Kevin O'Connell Offers Early Impressions of J.J. McCarthy, Dallas Turner and Other Rookies

Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2024 rookie minicamp.
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[@thomashopkins7222]

Coach is so happy rn. I’m happy for him.

[@PettyWithLove]

I can’t lie. His personality is very contagious, even through screen! SKOL🙏🏾

[@debsmith7861]

But let's see where this goes.

[@monkus7493]

@debsmith7861 exactly it just is stupid for fans to be like "told you he is going to be a bust" when he threw an interception on day 1 of ROOKIE MINI CAMP 🤣

[@FunnyCBD]

Underrated comment.

[@bryanbergdale2779]

I see what you did here

[@alasdeceda]

I love how happy and excited he sounds, hope everything falls into place for him, what a great guy

[@PinstripePride85]

Always got the best hats

[@miamisasquatch]

And shirts/pull-overs we can't get😢😢😢

[@SixSixSaint]

@@miamisasquatchwhy must they gatekeep

[@maximerheault8349]

I hope JJ gets his contract so he goes to OTAs and starts building up a chemistry with Mccarthy.

[@bladerunner1680]

Remember when Justin said he wasn't just about the money? That statement is not aging well!

[@bsspodcast5462]

@@bladerunner1680I tell everyone this it’s so funny to me “JJ isn’t that kind of guy” response and he’s so far proven he’s been exactly that guy I have no doubt that JJ is wanting probably a tad bit more then what we offered him I think we offered probably 33-34 and he wants 36-37 million he’s def about the money or he would be signed

[@paulmercer2818]

It won’t happen until mini camp. He’ll be signed to an extension. Just be patient.

[@YouTubeChan.-gv8pt]

funny how fast people turn their backs on you 😂... fakes

[@anthonyholder7629]

He’s getting paid wherever he goes.. he wants to be sure that we have someone that can give him the rock

[@castlecircle7612]

KOC, "I know some folks may be keeping track of completions and interceptions and things like that". Judd, "Yup"

[@patricks_music]

Purple Daily keeping an eye on over unders on ints lol

[@TheMNbeast1]

Just a reminder to some of you, interceptions are to be expected at this point in the process. How do you guys think these young players learn?

[@monkus7493]

💯 SKOL!

[@beaudroux21]

Are you a Jedi?

[@TheMNbeast1]

@@beaudroux21 I wish!

[@stormdavis5248]

Exactly…. refer to Peyton Mannings rookie season!! 28 interceptions!!

[@rynerawson2119]

Skol Vikes, Wolves Back, and Win! Twins!

[@nificent6241]

He does look like a young Bud Grant 🔥 Get it done KOC

[@jonathan45732]

Let’s get it! The future is exciting!

[@mwachner]

I continue to enjoy Kevin as our coach and think he's a great value to the vikes and I hope he gets rewarded with a great season. Go Vikes!

[@justinfrederick3749]

1:42 such a great Head Coach. He has finesse, appreciation, and love for this area and the other teams around Minnesota and the twin cities. Great guy. A Lot, of love for him. Let's Go Minnes-kol-ta! 🎉😊

[@BlackjackCZ]

The most excited I have been for the Vikings in a long time. SKOL!

[@rexrogers1859]

SKOL VIKINGS ALWAYS!!!

[@bladerunner1680]

Look at our boy Matt Collier getting the 1st question!

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Exciting times ahead for this team and fans , good luck in the upcoming year coach !

[@juneslugg2]

KOC seems like a true professional. This management team is very inspiring to say the least. Let's hope that upper management values them as much as the player/fan does!

[@ragnar4163]

Feels alot different. Renewed my interest. Thanks Falcons!

[@jack1605]

Great question Judd

[@PinstripePride85]

At least our quarterback will practice on Tuesday now

[@miamisasquatch]

That will make them 7/6 better than last year!

[@monkus7493]

I love how people react when there is an interception in rookie mini camp **rollseyes**

[@danbriggs3106]

jud always gotta add friction ! lmao

[@theukrainianintellect8822]

Judd just doing sports dad things yo

[@daryl4118]

He’s got his guy! I think he take us there.

[@justinhensley8900]

God i love this coach

[@eeyore381]

Love hearing KOC speak. That’s my coach 😢

[@clintonreisig]

New Era 💜💜💜💜💜

[@justanotherguyonyoutube9755]

I will admit. This will be my first season as a Vikings Fan. SKOL!!!!!!

[@MNWILD43]

Kev does look like a young Bud. Just look at his eyes! Seriously! I hope KOC is here for many, many years.

[@TheSpotRocker]

NOW THIS IS A COACH! Aww yeah!!!

[@jordanbarth161]

Where can I buy that hat?

[@mcs7625]

That is a great hat. Probably available at the team store.

[@philcolvin4058]

Kevin’s a great coach

[@bryce_t_u]

He’s got the biggest smile on his face he’s pleased

[@baseball01hw]

Love my coach!!!

[@rudyb2755]

Vikings have a great coach. Skol 🙏

[@TimHills-ln3xg]

I think he likes his job

[@DeathCon666]

Still waiting “patiently” for JJETTAS EXTENSION 😤 come on coach my patience is wearing thin. We should’ve had this done before that Buccaneers game.

[@_j_t_p_]

koc is a baller dude.

[@TylerSmith-vz3ch]

This is why jj ended up in the best situation for a rookie qb

[@smarleyjoe3569]

Coach is smiling again Cool! now lets go get em!

[@martyklaus6051]

JJ to JJ can't wait to hear Paul Allen tell it on the radio broadcast

[@scottniland204]

Every young QB throws interceptions. It's just part of the process. JJ has a lot to learn. But if there was ever a young QB who's coachable, it's JJ. His work ethic is hardcore. His mindset is above almost everyone for his age. He'll get there. He's got all the tools. But you don't build a house in one day. Very excited to see how he develops this year.

[@Financere425]

u know i think the most important job he has as a couch this year, is keeping his players grounded, not getting to caught up in the hype especially jj, make sure they all keep their heads down and put in the work in practice, brady was exceptional at this hopefully jj and turner will learn fast.

[@Financere425]

as well as getting mccarthy to work on the timing with justin jefferson and aldo. they should work on this early they are much faster than his michigan recievers.

[@SKOLJAYROD]

LFG!!!!

[@bretttaylor3787]

KOC jinxed the Wolves! But not the Twins for some reason. lol

[@lincolnchafee9602]

Finest hc in the nfl 🥵

[@tim4cn759]

Yup that's part of the process of adjusting to the pro level the speed of the game is dialed-up from college.. and INT's is how a young quarterback will correct the previous ▶️ play.. like oops don't do that again..or put more touch on the pass and drop it in the bucket.. back shoulder throwing and timing.. all are coaching points.. McCarthy is the future I just have a feeling about it... and his tape is the reason.. and his leadership his teammates follow him he's not just another rookie quarterback he's got the "IT" Gene

[@blankname6629]

As a bears fan JJ is the only qb that I am worried could eventually be better than Caleb Williams. I was pissed when the Vikings took him. I wanted JJ out of the nfc north. But as a football fan it will be great to see the JJ vs Caleb games

[@duncanakana7865]

Skol!

[@JohnKan-uo7ne]

How about Sam Donald?

[@weaver909]

It’s rookie mini camp, why would he be there?

[@don7680]

Love the Vikings! Coach, eliminate the "you knows" when speaking

[@miamisasquatch]

Better than ummm

[@jerryfritz1338]

This guy pegs the likeable scale.

[@TravisShonB]

I bet you are missing KC- Thanks for sending him south to us !

[@martyklaus6051]

Just minicamp

[@TheMarkb45]

Tuesdays off???? Kevin Kirk isn't on the team anymore.

[@remmer3380]

Coach taking shots at Bally?? 🤣🤣

[@donhtb1]

SKOL

[@xlargetophat]

Phase 1 and phase 2?? Is this a clinical trial?

[@Theoneyoluv]

Start JJ now

[@193ksp]

Caleb and Da Bears are going to EMBARRASS this team!

[@kevinbalcer8957]

Your absolutely right he’ll show up with pink nails and lipstick 😂

[@mgtow-balance3409]

this whole division got improved. i think every division game is gonna be competitive

[@skolltrain]

wait he already threw an int????

[@rexrogers1859]

😂😂 Alert the proper authorities

[@monkus7493]

Wait! You never been in this kids shoes? **gasp**

[@jonathan45732]

He can throw a thousand ints in training camp/practice for all I care. He’s super young and is learning and practice is the perfect place to try things

[@jacobiwipf3629]

bro, are people just now learning what TRAINING CAMP is ment for ? gheeez

[@skolltrain]

@@monkus7493 thats loser talk

[@susanburns4402]

Probably should have traded JJ before the draft. Could have gotten a haul and been set for years. Rumor is he wants 40 million. That’s WILD

[@mcs7625]

Thanks Suzie. Back to you in the studio, Paul.

[@mgtow-balance3409]

​@@mcs7625lmfao 😂😂😂😂

[@HockeyDudeJames2]

JJ is never going to be cousins. Weird..Decision.

[@andrewlee1221]

You want to pay cousins to be mediocre and never win playoff games, jj is an unknown at the moment no nfl games under him. You can’t judge him off of one practice. If you do go find another team to cheer for. Bye

[@stefansinghanath1942]

@@andrewlee1221👍👍👍

[@Ra.Amun74]

JJ didn’t go to state your right, Go blue!!

[@CdCd-nz6ks]

Blitz

[@CdCd-nz6ks]

Pocket

[@CdCd-nz6ks]

12 men

[@CdCd-nz6ks]

Open

[@CdCd-nz6ks]

Get Bill belichick