J.J. McCarthy: "It's An Amazing Honor To Be Selected By The Vikings"

New Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy addressed the media virtually on Draft Night.
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[@maxwell.joseph]

2:56 Casually gets a text from Wayne Gretzky during his interview 🤣

[@MrKnew]

Right, this is so perfect! I was already getting pumped up as he’s talking about going to war, now I’m 💩’n my 🩳!

[@lincolnchafee9602]

That's how we know he's our boy ❤️

[@fortune2515]

@@MrKnew Same. J.J.'s like "Going to war with these guys every Sunday" and all of a sudden The Immigrant Song started playing in my head. I'm fairly sold; as far as next-day feelings go.

[@p1utotreyy503]

Very well spoken for a 21 year old kid

[@BS_Stuff]

Yes... just needs to remove all the "you know" as he gains more comfort and confidence in front of the cameras.

[@ericw942]

He's different for a 21 year old. Very serious

[@alexerickson6331]

@@BS_Stufflol Darnold does it just as mix but I agree

[@Metaintelligencia]

He seems to have a tough mentality to beat down he’s had a good life tho loving parents grew up in a descent area went to a prestigious university still got his high school sweetheart…soon as this guy hits some real adversity meditation ain’t gonna cut it anymore

[@Stacked3403]

He actually reminds me of how koc speaks and answers questions....it's actually kinda crazy

[@aayanrussell7972]

The fact that other Qbs wanted to be apart of our team says alot about O'Connell.

[@averygreen2244]

And my jettas idk why he ain’t even mention him

[@jeremydaml3938]

Yo man idk if you’re going to read this but welcome to Minnesota man. Let’s get it man. The fans got your back.

[@xYoungDeezYx]

Hey. It's me - JJ McCarthy. I did read this, and thanks man. That means a lot.

[@new2POOL208]

It's me bro thanks !!

[@hueyang5943]

Work on your arm strength and take the Vikings to the Superbowl, JJ.💪👍😃

[@drakebest8645]

And the fans that dont well serve their heads on a silver plate to you during the parade

[@WhiteOwlBlunt]

Hey JJ here, thanks man it means a lot.

[@iviuffhugginggod]

My little brother didn't get to see the Vikings lift a Lombardi...for the first time since 1998, at the age of 43, I finally feel like I will live to see the Purple and Gold lift not just one, but several of them! Win the first one for Lucas, and the rest of Vikings Nation that never lived to see it happen! JJ, Dallas, welcome to the Minnesota family! SKOL!!!

[@brycerunyan889]

40 here, die-hard fan, haven't felt this good since Favre-mania!

[@Epic-Gamer50]

As a ravens fan I’m excited for y’all. I think this is the best possible scenario for JJ McCarthy

[@manveergill7539]

Much💜💛LUV😈Was Rooting🫡 For Ya Vs Chiefs In Playoffs🏈Hopefully🥹🙏🏻 Ravens😈Stop🙏🏻 the-Chiefs 3-Peat🏈

[@Bluez3350z]

Love this pick. Fucking love this dudes aura. hopefully we win a lot of games.

[@BS_Stuff]

All he does is WIN. Championships at every level so far. Just one more level to go.

[@JeppMD]

Congrats JJ. What a great night for the Vikings. Skol

[@GridironVideos]

I lived one year in Michigan as an exchange student from Norway. This was the year that the Vikings drafted Adrian Peterson, and I've been a big Vikings fan since then. Drafting McCarthy yesterday is probably my happiest draft moment. Skål Vikings!!!!

[@hcb2000]

Skål brother! Glad to know we have Norwegian fans out there 🇺🇸♥️🇳🇴

[@danorthsidemang3834]

So you're a raving wannabe fan of hoodrodent childbeating gangsters who can't read or write but make millions of dollars for their thuggish athleticism?

[@yolo25000]

​@@danorthsidemang3834jealous? Name calling is not called for, especially when you know you wouldn't have the stones to say derogatory things to their face.

[@hellopaule]

I'm from Wayne Gretzky's home-town and a huge OHL hockey fan. I love this guy. He can definitely work and is a tough QB if he has a hockey background. Welcome to the Vikings. SKOL! 🏈💜💛

[@Flashyboo]

Happy for Vikings fans good luck

[@jivepatrol6833]

Big U of Michigan and JJ fan here. I wish JJ all the best in the NFL and he's going to a great team and fanbase! Congratulations to JJ and the Minnesota Vikings!

[@jamespritchard6058]

Lions fan coming in peace to say you guys got a great one in JJ. I watched every single snap he took at Michigan and he has all the talent and intangibles to be a great QB. I think pairing him up with a guy like KOC is gonna be perfect for his development. Congrats vikings fans!

[@joshuat7171]

I think he’s the next Tom Brady! We’re super pumped. The Lions have the best team in the North so congrats! We’re coming for you in 2025 though. Just beat the packers. We can unite on that.

[@jeffmanty6721]

Hey JJ. I am very happy that You are a Minnesota Viking. I’m a huge Vikings fan, that lived 50+ years in Minnesota, but now I live in Zambia Africa. I will be watching you and the Vikings battle all the way to the Super Bowl and this time we will do what we should have done over 40 years ago. (I painfully watched the Vikings lose four Super Bowls) We will win!!!

[@user-lz6pv6df5h]

As a Vikings fan Im excited about JJ and Dallas Turner.

[@reignman2263]

Love it how he casually gets a text from WAYNE FREAKING GRETZKY!!!!!!!

[@tylerkaiser637]

"OH wow that's Wayne Gretzky" that's crazyyyy 🤣🤣

[@gifi11]

That's my QB (TO voice) 😢

[@Blessed_Souls]

I’m part of a forever Michigan family with deep roots. It doesn’t matter where you go, we are all your #1 fans and we will support and watch you forever! You brought honor and respect to Ann Arbor 💙〽️

[@Ray_____]

Absolutely. On everything you said... Except for supporting him wherever he goes. Ala Stafford, when J.J. goes against the Lions, he's the enemy.

[@nickfifteen]

@@Ray_____ Agreed. As a Michigan & Lions fan, I love JJ and Stafford, they have done a lot to make me love and continue to love Michigan and the Lions. And BOOOOO to the Vikings and the Rams, and I hope they are utterly destroyed by the Lions whenever they play.... especially BOOOOOO to their Quarterbacks, who's names have been lost to history, however.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Midwest boys just bred a little differently. I'm always psyched to see them in the NFL, and they're super solid, you can rely on those guys!

[@SodaWasDeleted]

WHAT NUMBER!!!!! Gotta grab a JJ Mccarthy jersey now 💜💛🔥💛💜

[@Halibut878]

Hopefully trishton Jackson is ok giving up 9 right away. I see Jackson as a practice squad guy so one way or another I’m sure JJ will get 9

[@ajphoenix8]

JJ wore 2 in HS I believe. Don’t think anybody on Minny has it. Wouldn’t be shocked if he goes back to it

[@ericccc1]

You can pre order the jersey and they will make it and send it to you when it gets announced

[@isaacs3822]

That #9 is gonna look so clean in purple…

[@ronaldpetersen255]

Thrilled the Vikings were able to draft McCarthy and secure him for the future!! Exciting time to be a Vikings fan as we enter this new era. Skol!!!

[@lastguyminn2324]

J.J. to J.J. I'm liking the sound of that.

[@timtorkelson7201]

I can hear Paul Allen already!😂

[@PurpleHaze_11]

J*Crew

[@vikingjerome2438]

Welcome to the Vikings!💜

[@lavailchristopher5239]

His mindset, approach and war ready attitude makes this kid a leader of men already! To take the Iron Man approach of Hockey and applying it to Football is music to my ears!

[@skolnutz]

I’m a huuuuuge Ohio state fan, but I wanted this kid. So glad they did it. Proven winner, I think he’s gonna do great!

[@brettduncan15]

Kid has a lot of charisma can’t wait to see him in a Vikings uniform

[@scottlaux6934]

More integrity than charisma. Genuine guy. He really wanted to go to Minneapolis.

[@Followyourlight420]

I like this kid! Welcome to MN young man. SKOL

[@DugDeeply]

Very cool my man. I think you'll bring your winning ways to the Vikings. You have great owner, coach, facilities, fanbase and a great group of players to lead. Historically, they have the 4th best win percentage in the whole NFL, but need someone like you to help them win a SB. Weather can suck, the pro hockey team needs a couple years, but you should do good here. Congrats!

[@tonypegel3021]

This is your chance to be a legend. Win us a Super Bowl and you will live in the heart of Vikings forever. We know you can do it. Skol

[@leroynordgaarden6372]

If he gets us a SB win he will be immortalized

[@LichEmperor]

You're gonna be a Vikings legend young man Keep bleeding purple and gold!

[@crossinu3342]

“Oh wow… that’s… Wayne Gretzky… sorry about that” Priceless 😂

[@Buckeye1244]

I honestly wanted to trade up to get him, I wanted him more than Maye..... So glad we got him for much cheaper than going for Maye!

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

You gotta be the only Ohio State Vikings fan that hasn't called JJ the next Ponder or Zack Wilson.

[@Buckeye1244]

@@ancapgrandscribe9546 crazy blind hater takes by those people I just can’t deny a good player just because they play for the wrong team. Plus I am a Big Ten truther! Penix went to the pac 12 because he couldn’t beat Big Ten defenses and Michigan proved that in the natty.

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

@@Buckeye1244 See? Finally someone who’s reasonable out here. Literally had a dude say we should’ve traded 4 1st round picks and next year’s thirds as well to trade for Jayden Daniels

[@Buckeye1244]

@@ancapgrandscribe9546 Ewww Daniels was never worth that much they’re insane! JJ was the right price and I strongly believe teams will be kicking themselves for passing on JJ and I’m so pumped he is a Viking!!!

[@Heebsen]

I’m also ecstatic we didn’t give up the house for Maye or McCarthy. Amazing that we still have a 2025 1st and came out with McCarthy and Turner. SKOL!

[@oregonpatriot1570]

Man! We're going to miss you in the Big House JJ, but ALWAYS wish you the best! Thanks for the last 3 years!

[@Drew-oq6eq]

What a golden opportunity to bring Minnesota Vikings their first Super Bowl victory.

[@westb1028]

He's literally the anti-Cousins. Cousins was all stats with no wins and McCarthy is has fewer stats, but only wins. I like the latter scenario much more!

[@jaewhiteside]

As a Buckeye & Vikings fan I’m extremely pumped about our draft! Excited for the JJ to JJ connection and to have Dallas Turner too?! Yeah, we’re gonna be a sleeper team this season!

[@szn1580]

lol random combo but ok😝

[@PurpleHaze_11]

J*Crew

[@midnight7703]

As a Michigan fan, the following is a little known fact. During JJ's freshman year where he only played a couple of snaps per game, after the game (regardless if home or away). he would grab some players and conduct a practice session that night to try to get better any way possible. Congratulations Minnesota, you are getting a true "Michigan Man" in JJ.

[@jasonkantola4439]

I can see the leadership already. For such a young kid thats impressive, cant wait to see how he shakes out. Skol!

[@JusGoonl]

Good luck JJ can’t wait to see u on display

[@M_GoBlue]

Go Blue You are a great person appreciate you!!!!!!

[@catsfordays6096]

THIS GUY IS A WINNER. HE WILL BREAK THE CURSE.

[@michellebeuter1871]

Congrats JJ and Vikings!! My step dads brother would be so excited to see this happen. He passed away last summer.

[@fardrives]

LETS GO DUDE!!!

[@YDCFF_]

What an amazing young man. Y'all hit the lottery...

[@joshuat7171]

We know! He’s the next Tom Brady.

[@YDCFF_]

@@joshuat7171 💯

[@JDaBz8]

Yes welcome! You now a true Viking SKOL! Enjoy the season one Love🌱🌄💜

[@sandyhawkins9279]

I love him already.

[@kiaforchia4887]

Welcome, Have Fun and Good Luck and stuff like that

[@Reptar11]

The great one texting him is awesome!! Welcome to MN JJ! JJ to JJ for the next 10 years!

[@Stacked3403]

Happy to have you here and can't wait to see you playing in purple .....skol 🙏 baby

[@Zoroark278]

Let's get it welcome to Minnesota JJ!!!

[@1allspub]

So glad he’s a Viking!!! Welcome to SKOL NATION JJ!!!😁😈

[@mahtomedi1997]

Great interview!!!!!

[@ziyujiang2281]

As a Michigan fan. Minnesota! Lucky you!

[@treasure-lord]

Did he just send The Great One to VM☝️🤔❤️

[@clintonreisig]

💜 Welcome

[@itsssnek810]

Lead us to the promise land JJ, Lead us to the promise land.

[@hunt6872]

Can’t believe this lmao let’s go man

[@lincolnchafee9602]

I didn't think he woild be around at 10 lol I wanted him so bad. So happy with vikings draft first round!

[@seananderson452]

Lets make JJ to JJ a thing like 100 times or more, welcome to the Vikings, Skol Brother!

[@rumpuvpigskin9566]

I’m fully invested for this new era. I like McCarthy’s talk about grit, that’s the kind of mindset we need leading the locker room.

[@tim4cn759]

So happy we got him... it's going to be a lot of fun

[@davenelson750]

Now I can buy my McCarthy Vikings jersey to go with my Michigan one. Great pick.

[@tresdonharris5088]

Aww SNAP, this cat is ridiculously mature for a 21-year-old, his aura is through the roof, Vikings found him FINALLY!! :')

[@levicashmusic7]

Wait where is that sweater from!?!?

[@gabdiamond1395]

love this man. he’s got a mature head on those shoulders

[@vikedout]

Love the drip

[@ryannewazada2102]

Welcome to the Vikings family, JJ McCarthy. You'll have a terrific opportunity for professional growth and success in your new NFL career.

[@brinaldi81]

Fire sweater bro

[@morganlake41632]

He's 21, you got to be kidding me. The Greatest QB in Vike history during my life time....we will love JJ like we loved Tark.

[@Houligans]

For the love of god please get us a ring

[@codyhorne77]

As a Viks fan who wanted Maye I am through the roof with McCarthy and Turner SKOL

[@joshuat7171]

He’s gonna be the man! Just give him a few years to get there. Next Tom Brady.

[@snowmizer8011]

In my 47 years as a Vikings fan, this is the draft I have been the most excited for. Two great first round picks. Both JJ and Dallas are winners.

[@butteryflakycrust4864]

Seeing how these dudes carry themselves at such a young age really puts into perspective why I never had the same opportunities 😅 I didn’t have this level of maturity until my 30s

[@rudyb2755]

Yes we got J.J. 😅😊 SKOL Vikings 🙏

[@PurpleHaze_11]

Once they all get to know this kid the Minnesota fans will love him.

[@EliProd_]

yessirrrr

[@EdgarRLV]

KOC and JJ have the same speech pattern. They also both say umm, yunno a bunch😹

[@wesleyrim]

I think he’s drunk 😂😂😂

[@R0DD0G0]

Alot of QBs have the same tendency to do the same thing. Sam Darnold for example. His introductory speech when brought in; he said "um" alot

[@westb1028]

@@R0DD0G0 true! A lot is two words, sorry to be pedantic. ha

[@chrissmilich3530]

Awesome pick. Love the sweatshirt

[@drakebest8645]

JJ to JJ LETS GOOOOO!!! Maybe not this year, but in the future were gonna break the curse and finally get to the SB and beat the Chiefs 🤣💯💯

[@obarbeito]

As a Pats fan, all I can say is u guys stole this draft. U got the best QB and the best Defensive player. U guys have a bright future. Embrace it and enjoy it.

[@joshuat7171]

You got the wrong head coach! Get someone who will develop Drake and not start him this year! He needs a whole year to fix his mechanics. Starting him early would be a mistake. I hope he doesn’t have to see the field until 2025.

[@dougbenton8767]

Cool sweater

[@nikkicovington6389]

Welcome to the Team let’s go have a great football team to win the Super Bowl as an undefeated QB guy JJ McCarthy. I had a feeling JJ McCarthy was going to the Vikings.

[@brentanderson1451]

the JJ connection will be thing of beauty

[@brianschlager224]

Lets please give him some time to grow and fail! We have him for 5 years at a preium price. Lets be patient before we make a a judgement call on him. Its not about the player, its about the organization believing in you to succeed. He has everything he needs to succeed with the weapons.

[@my2bit2cents78]

Welcome to the team, bro. JJ to JJ for a payday! Let’s go! SKOL!

[@joshnewman6667]

Lets goooooooooooooo

[@phaloxx]

Been a vikes fan all my life. For the love of god, we’ve been waiting for a franchise QB for 50+ years. Do it!!

[@atuck7364]

Vikings building nice!

[@fyuriusryage5353]

JJ to JJ, touchdown!!!! Let's SKOL, bring us a Lombardi, we need it

[@vickiehalsa6838]

Welcome to Minnesota

[@liampang8332]

Lesssgoooooo!!

[@scottcole4286]

Kwesi / KOC hit it out of the park.

[@kayenglor5425]

Yooo lets go jj welcome to mn

[@morganlake41632]

Everything Harbough said he would be. Fact: emotionally intenligetn people succeed more and go farther than high IQ people... We fans are the ones that are blessed ... See me in 5 years after we win a SB because JJ made everyone around him a better player!!!

[@norseman8656]

I think hes going yo be a legend

[@JamesCalabrese930]

Good kid

[@shawnknapp165]

Let's fricken go.

[@TheardisCaruthers-nu1fe]

Yesss skol let's go gud dam pick

[@MrTgreene1978]

Glad you're here, JJ. Please remember that the Vikings didn't start the day you showed up. There's a whole history to this team, that I hope you become familiar with. You've got a big job to do.

[@bunjidogg]

Did he say something that warrants your comment?

[@iansmith1761]

Where can I get that long sleeve tho??

[@84goat28]

Plz tell me that crew neck will b available