J.J. McCarthy Says He Wants To Throw To Justin Jefferson & Davante Adams In The NFL I CBS Sports

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy sits down with Rick Spielman and Ryan Wilson at the 2024 NFL Combine.
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[@bretttaylor3787]

As a Vikings fan, I want to take this moment to thank Sean Payton for baiting the Vikings into drafting JJ. 🙏🏻

[@carsonski]

JJ to JJ will feed generations

[@DKMetcaIf]

Jj is a bust

[@JW-28]

Cap​@@DKMetcaIf

[@ajb7990]

@@DKMetcaIfJefferson?!

[@DKMetcaIf]

@@ajb7990 no McCarthy

[@ajb7990]

@@DKMetcaIf yea hard to know if he will be good or not. Maybe drake would be better

[@johnnyrodesofficial]

JJ is going to be a star. Very composed guy.

[@944clogue]

He could be the sleeper among Qb's

[@jimmy5634]

More likely a bust.

[@bradleykelley2301]

​@@jimmy5634 we gonna see

[@dcouwlier]

@@jimmy5634I’m guessing you’re just a casual.

[@youin24years]

@@dcouwliernational champs tend to be busts so technically that mofo ain’t wrong…

[@dcouwlier]

@@youin24years only if you’re from Bama or osu.

[@Cfbaccount]

He named 3 receivers on 3 teams that are all projected to draft him.

[@hzuberi77]

Not so much the Seahawks

[@ernestkovach3305]

Wise.

[@ernestkovach3305]

Everybody wants him.​@@jasondavis6009

[@hzuberi77]

@@jasondavis6009 hence the 150 scouts/coaches/execs watching him throw on his pro day. Btw which one team is the one that wants him?

[@davidweihs3627]

Those are the questions they came up with?

[@chrissmilich3530]

Id love to see him drafted by the Vikings

[@southsidetone]

O Connell will put him in position 2 succeed

[@nickolausknepper2999]

As a Lions fan, No. PLEASE NOT THE VIKINGS.

[@mrsrevan1]

Try anything new because we know Kirk has not worked.

[@cameronbain4196]

JJ would be perfect for the Vikings as much as I hate to say it as a Lions fan.

[@alexha2884]

@@nickolausknepper2999why r u worried about jj mccarthy? His best highlights are handoffs to his rb 🤣🤣

[@HenryZhoupokemon]

Gotta be one of the classier QBs of the class

[@zomgoat5333]

JJ is way taller than I thought

[@jeazy1878]

well hes 6-2/ 6-3. Jim Harbaugh is 6-3 and a former nfl quarterback, so i can see why you think he looks short. its more the baby face

[@michiganhypelights]

Bros super athletic man

[@ernestkovach3305]

He's over 6'3 .

[@FreshPrincex4]

​@@jeazy1878dude looks 15 but has the voice of a grown man, lol

[@whosdatdude3570]

JJ to JJettas. Make it happen KWESI!!

[@TBGSwoopy]

Can hear it now “jj to jj touchdown Minnesota “

[@butteryflakycrust4864]

JT to KJ! JJ to JJ! JJ to TJ! JJ to JA!

[@pinkcrewmate8103]

@@butteryflakycrust4864😂 this goes hard

[@galacticgas7249]

Jefferson’s outta Minnesota

[@whosdatdude3570]

@@galacticgas7249 not anytime soon that’s for sure

[@keithmccabe1090]

Ok As a Viking fan im in love with the idea of drafting this dude right now

[@GoatedAtNFS]

the handoff merchant? dude Kirk is miles ahead of that bum

[@dcouwlier]

You won’t be disappointed

[@R00sterf1sh]

Same man. I used to not like JJ. But the more I watch. This guy needs to be in purple. I was a huge Penix guy, then Daniels. But I don’t think we can risk the Penix injuries, and I now have JJ higher than Daniels.

[@GoatedAtNFS]

@@R00sterf1sh HIGHER THAN A HEISMAN WINNER WHO CARRIED THE OFFENSE OF LSU WITH THE 112nd ranked DEFENSE??? LOL

[@R00sterf1sh]

@@GoatedAtNFS yes. Heisman winners mean nothing. Daniels is good and I’d be happy with him. But JJ won the national title, was the only QB of the top 6 that called line of scrimmage shifts. Has the strongest arm, 61 MPH at the combine (4th highest ever). Runs a 4.45 but prefers pocket passing like all elite QBs should. He’s 20 years old, has a winning mindset, great footwork, reads defenses better than anyone else in the class (only tops up would be with Penix). I’d be happy with either on the Vikings. And for months had Daniels above JJ. But now, I have JJ ahead. And that feeling is getting stronger by the day.

[@dj7973]

JJ is impressive.

[@jimmy5634]

He’s a cheater

[@Bigmoney68237]

@@jimmy5634😢😢😢

[@eodyn7]

@@jimmy5634 You know he doesn't play defense, right?

[@vincentlawrencer]

@@jimmy5634Even if he was, the NFL doesn’t care one bit. Relax little guy.

[@Deez30224]

@@jimmy5634He’s a National Champion and he owns your team. Cope

[@CDK472]

He is such a Viking

[@joshramirez7]

Yet he grew up a Bears fan

[@Izthefaithful]

@@joshramirez7no one wants to be drafted by the bears. Caleb Williams said his favorite color was purple 😂

[@IMMALIAR]

Viking are so bad tho😂

[@Eclipse-ss7ko]

I did not know the Vikings played in Denver. LOL go Broncos.

[@skinfluithero4885]

@@IMMALIARHow? Couldn’t ask for a better QB environment. Best receiver duo in the league arguably, a top tight end, Aaron jones, an above average o line, and a QB wizard as a head coach. Every QB in the draft wants the Vikings

[@AegonTheChosen]

He also said Jaxon Smith Njigba but nobody wants to cover the Seahawks in the media, typical.

[@Sdizzle7]

Every team feels this way calm down lol

[@jontaryn4816]

My god shut up

[@FreshPrincex4]

Do all Seahawks fans have this victim mentality?

[@bellacretlaw923]

They say JJ and Davante Adams because they're better wide receivers, and will get more clicks because of that

[@tylerjames1394]

I think you'll be okay

[@Lionsfan59]

I’m a long time life long Michigan fan, and this is a really great kid! Any team that draft him, are going to be grateful they did!

[@alexha2884]

Lol ur joking right? I’ve never seen a worse qb getting the hype he’s getting

[@FantasySportsZen]

@@alexha2884 Better than Bryce Young for starters. lol

[@troyclaerhout2412]

I like how JJ named Wrs from three teams looking for QBs.

[@craigwalker7693]

Smart.

[@leonardgregory3730]

We want you to throw to JJ too!

[@coachkenkyles]

JJ to JJ for the Touchdown!!! The media will have a field day coming up with nicknames for that duo

[@JG-vq6rd]

I like this guy more every time i see him. Caleb would still be my first choice but i like J.J. over Maye or Daniels.

[@andrewaddison6270]

Caleb is terrible.

[@leolegend9247]

Seems like such a nice guy

[@Jefff72]

I want to hear Paul Allen announcing a great play from JJ to JJ.

[@godschild6511]

JJ to JJ🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewmatt5285]

He's going to be so good~

[@rocknroy58]

As a Lions fan, I prefer JJ to get drafted outside of the NFC North....but, I feel that the Vikings are going to take him.. .. While I will root for JJ during his career, there will be 2 games a year, I will want him to have good games, just not so good that the Vikings win.. lol

[@StoneyHoliday]

I think he'll be a star if he sits for 1 year. He has a lot of the good stuff that the others dont have between the ears. And great all around talent. Just needs to correct some mechanical issues.

[@colehowe]

Agreed. The great part is, he’s not someone that minds sitting at all if it’s for the good of the team. No ego in the way

[@DeRock0101]

Dude very well with his speach no um straight answere quick answers . Ap was talking about him i think

[@oldham1846]

Guys, you're looking at the next ex- Michigan NFL Hall of Fame QB after Brady. Whoever drafts him is getting a winner. He's only 20. You can book it.

[@joeychesnut3795]

he's 21 now!!! MAN CAN DRINK WOOO

[@Yinyin5stars]

As a Viking fan I'm so happy we got him

[@jasonpeterson8]

Hey, C.J. Stroud is throwing it to, Nico Collins…..🤷🏾‍♂️ But I don’t see, J.J. McCarthy going to, Seattle. Unless he’s knows something that we don’t….🤔 #GoBlue✊🏾💛💙

[@BrianScott24]

I'm sure Mike Mcdonald would love to have him.

[@paulmayer8654]

Seattle just brought in some former UM coaches. So, you never know.

[@craigwalker7693]

His old D line coach is HC there - don't rule it out

[@MountainThunder11]

Seattle tried to move up into the top 10... Not sure if they were targeting J.J. or Penix... Will we ever know??

[@opvikes7599]

I hope we draft this dude.

[@Jamar1234]

JJ just a class act gonna be a star in the league

[@ryandamey]

Duuuude he said he wants to throw to JSN having named only 3 NFL wideouts! Seahawks, let’s ride!

[@desmondwilliams4068]

I haven't seen JSN as a pro, but at OSU he was nice. If he would have played his Jr year, he may have been top 5....But JJ is right, if I beat you, it is easier to give respect and propers...

[@rjwill1992]

He knows JSN is like that.

[@holytample1091]

jj to jj a real thing 😂

[@GamingTremor]

Please Lord, dont let him end up with the Vikings, I want to be able to root for him.

[@colehowe]

Oh god that’ll be tough if he’s playing Detroit

[@gUd433]

JJ to JJ, thats a superbowl team.

[@BloodySoup74]

We're talking Vikings here. They need a lot of work.

[@curly5994]

@@BloodySoup74not on offense

[@CuriousOfficial]

Looks like his quote did became true

[@Kar-9]

Wtf was that weird ass bit about yoga poses 😂😂😂

[@apxbussdwn8868]

Bra is that O’Connell son 😂

[@ernestkovach3305]

Great fellow, articulate , intelligent, unselfish, humble , a real leader. He's the best and most complete QB in the draft.

[@KB_prod.]

He predicted it

[@cabie58]

Impressive interview for him

[@sandyhawkins9279]

JJ hits JJ in OT to win the SB, I can see it now.

[@BobsledTime]

Rick Spielman kind of looks like Christoph Waltz.

[@paulruppert6901]

"Gritty JJ" throwing to "Griddy JJ"

[@jttanner28]

Love JJ

[@robjohnson4059]

Welcome to the Vikings!

[@riegzs]

I counted at the same time LMAO

[@hvacgar2]

Proper humbled team player !! GO BLUE

[@ernestkovach3305]

M Go Blue!

[@ernestkovach3305]

They asked by far the toughest questions..bordering on insulting and being disrespectful out of hateful hate and jealousy. His responses were perfect.

[@julianvanlanker1686]

He just might be a minnesota Viking

[@Donutello4]

JJ actually sounded great and killed that interview

[@bigfootwalker5399]

It speaks volumes about JJ McCarthy that his former coach Harbough wants to coach against him in the AFC West 🤔 The only way he won't be considered a bust is if no one believes in him to begin with 👎

[@mkwy8782]

A bright young man of high character. He always interviews well-for a reason.

[@bigfootwalker5399]

@@mkwy8782 are you saying he should be a 1st round draft pick because "interviews well" 🤣🤡

[@thedogs3467]

people forget he's 21 young buck

[@Jefff72]

He reminds me of how old I am. He was born just two months before I was deployed to the desert for the Iraq War.

[@AlterMann57]

That Spielman guy looks like a younger version of Gary Busey.

[@szn1580]

Vikings would be a great fit if Kirk moves on. If not maybe Jets or Raiders

[@Maccomp5234-lp1bv]

I can't get over how much better of a communicator he is than Drake or Jayden.

[@dreambigfish354]

Guys with his attitude, leadership and work ethic don’t fail. He’s gonna ball out

[@craigwalker7693]

JJ has a the full package on and off the field. Doesn't care about stats and cares about Ws and his team. He's not the guy who will be parting the day before game. You can find him in the film room.

[@aer0plane_]

how about terry mclaurin

[@GunnerLaDuck0128]

I’m a MI fan so hopefully we don’t suck

[@FinalCometz]

Welcome to Minnesota

[@stretcha3787]

That was 6 words lol

[@paulmayer8654]

Yup, counting is hard lol

[@FantasySportsZen]

Ryan is not "the brightest bulb".

[@ernestkovach3305]

No numbnuts. Quarterback is 1 word.

[@johnmanes8195]

This guy is the opposite of Caleb Williams, humble, team player and just an all around leader and good guy.

[@Chuggs1798]

Vikes NEEED JJ McCarthy. Sit him behind kirk for a year. This kid can develop. He has the same demeanor as kirk and he can really turn into a super good seasoned rookie come 1-2 years from now. He has the heart and mindset of a champion and you need that. That's what brady and mahomes have.

[@kathyahern6493]

He will be good where ever he goes, kathy

[@michaelmounce3402]

And all the other qbs that ever exsisted.

[@kennethsanders6096]

3 and 0 to OS, yeah I can show them some respect 😂 Best humble brag

[@AmericanViewer13]

Calling a national championship qb a game manager is wild. Kids a winner.

[@DocNinini]

Being called a game manager isnt an insult

[@123123roo]

Of course he picked 3 teams without QBs smart kid

[@dannyphantomplanet]

JJ looking like Michael Shannon's love child

[@seanogs]

We miss Spielman in MN

[@77racing71]

not one bit

[@BloodySoup74]

Kinda but not really. Kwesi is over his head though

[@YouTube.Algorithmic.Nonsense]

​@@77racing71Are you kidding? Spielman may have missed on QBs, but he's 10x the better drafter than Kwesi. Kwesi admitted he doesn't know how to scout. Look at all the guys Spielman drafted: Jefferson, Darrisaw, Smith, Diggs, Griffen, Kendricks, etc. Smith and Jefferson are likely HOF players. Kwesi has hit on 2 players in 2 drafts. 2 yrs ago, weeks before the draft, Spielman said he'd draft Hamilton if he was still with the Vikings. He was spot on. Kwesi gets fleeced by the Lions in the trade AND drafts a bust like Cine. Even the Hockenson trade looks like a win for the Lions considering what they ended up with.

[@joeldrewwaldengrounds6931]

CBS should bring back AAF May 2024 . With a hub city and merge with German Football League .

[@themarkhaskell]

He had 6 interceptions at the combine!

[@thelabguru6742]

Go Blue

[@soundrew]

Please come throw the ball to Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson!

[@kurtkieswetter5514]

What is fascinating is here's rick who not only signed cousins but drafted jefferson..well its becoming more likely that kirk signs in Atl...is it possible we then trade up to atlantas 8 spot to land Mccarthy?maybe atl feels remorse for us ?🤣....fascinating possibility he and rick sitting there could have that connection already and not even know it

[@joenobody5631]

Clever boy...

[@Qaskazi]

His teammate in highschool dad pretended to be a ref in game in route to him winning a state title. Nazareth vs Simeon

[@_zerofaith]

Bro had a 45 second intro wtfff

[@TBGSwoopy]

Jj to the Vikings or raiders

[@benbred79]

I still see him as the #1 qb this draft....n I can't figure out if I'm crazy or if I'm seeing things most are not...??? Still think he needs at least a yr before starting in the pros. But guess we will see

[@rickbennett7135]

JJ's responses and the way he always handles himself make him appear that he's too good to be true.

[@seacaster]

Hoping whoever drafts him has a good O Line. Not sure the Vikings fill that bill.

[@nickgrunzke9977]

This guy sounds like a winner too!

[@Buzzer8183]

Great young man, PERIOD! Pretty good QB too :) Go get'em JJ, a whole state will be cheering for you other than when you play the Lions! :)

[@ethanlculver]

Not gonna happen. Bro also said he’d love to play in Colorado. And that’s where he will play.

[@jgiza8888]

Not playing for the bounty gate cheating coach. Going to my Vikings!

[@unfaithfultunicx9283]

VIkings please draft my mans.

[@rainmaker6335]

The Tea leaves ( the last few weeks ) are showing McCarthy going top 10. I can see the Patriots trading down a few spots and grabbing him pick 7-8.

[@gory2905]

Looks like Jefferson is lining up on the right side of the field next year

[@diamondking206]

jj if given time to sit and develop is gonna be good

[@DianaWard-mn5fj]

Raiders

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

Our hero. Go BLUE forever.

[@SoggyWaffles20]

Future viking

[@jamierodgers3744]

Class Act

[@akaleo64]

We want you too JJ

[@vikingjerome2438]

No.9 💜

[@SeanTheDon-vj4kw]

As a Chargers fan, I seriously hope we can trade our #5 overall pick to the Vikings for their #11 & #23 picks! That way, they could move up and grab McCarthy ... that is, if my other team (Da Bears) don't get a hold of him first... 😏

[@BiggaChill]

Welcome home JJ... Chicago Bears select...

[@on-timeexpressinc.7718]

love JJ, GO BLUE!!!

[@s0cc3r59]

Jj for vikes 🙏

[@JessieBuckingham]

He plays like Jackson