How JJ McCarthy performed at Minnesota Vikings OTAs

Minnesota Vikings QB ‘situation’ after first few days of OTAs involving Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy, Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall; Judd charted McCarthy’s throws; What Judd saw from Darnold; Vikings defensive notes and more from Judd’s camp notes.
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[@georgemorris5887]

JJ tooks his lumps freshman year, sat behind McNamara, didn’t pout or portal and next 2 years took M to championship. He will do same at MN. Need patience as I am certain, he will have some aggressive overthrow INT’s we are going to need to stomach. Watched every M game last 3 years and his resilience and force of attitude to overcome will wear well in purple

[@EthanSlocum55]

No better birthday gift than camp notes thanks sports dad

[@patricks_music]

Hello fellow May 22 bday buddy.

[@EthanSlocum55]

@@patricks_music it’s a great day for a birthday haha

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@christiankellogg429]

Happy birthday

[@EthanSlocum55]

Thanks

[@florida1289]

JJ has a cannon, clearly. Arm Strength, MPH at Combine Josh Allen 62 Joe Milton 62 JJ McCarthy 61 Baker Mayfield 60 Devin Leary 60 Kirk Cousins 59 Colin Kaepernick 59 Jared Goff 58 Bo Nix 58 Ryan Mallett 58 J. Hall 57 Mark Sanchez 57 CJ Stroud 56 Cam Newton 56 Kevin O'Connell 55 Mahomes 55 Joe Flacco 55 J. Herbert 55 Minshew 55 Jameis Winston 55 Russell Wilson 55 Geno Smith 55 D. Jones 54 D. Lock 54 Jordan Love 54 Jalen Hurts 54 Anthony Richardson 54 Sam Hartman 53 Brock Purdy 52 D Haskins 52 JT Barrett 52 Christian Ponder 51 Mitchell Trubisky 51 Lamar Jackson 49 Desuan Watson 45

[@Valhalla-Bound]

The anticipation for the Theo Jackson reveal had me standing up. I needed that Theo Jackson WTD win.

[@jacobpowell2037]

If Darnold goes off this year, mannnnnnnn, things get wild

[@nobelwarprize]

People keep underestimating him. This is the best situation he’s been in. From coaching, offensive line and receiving Corp, he’s set up to succeed.

[@dankofdaday]

Told you guys JJ has a canon

[@intrepidfool]

Vikings created the ideal situation in the OTA where Darnold and McCarthy got the most reps. Mullens and Hall got significantly less. Darnold led the first team. McCarthy led the other team. If McCarthy was “2nd”, he would have mostly just watched Darnold like Mullens did. Instead he got lots of active reps and coaching. Depth chart is meaningless at this stage. Getting reps is what matters.

[@florida1289]

These guys don't understand this but that's exactly what's going on here.

[@castlecircle7612]

Just unbuttoned the pants, let out a glass breaking belch, I'm full, what a meal Judd.

[@SteveM-gj2vy]

Too much information. You do sound excited about the purple and gold..😱🐿🐿

[@intrepidfool]

How McCarthy is being instructed to position his feet in the shotgun is a Vikings’ coaching preference and not a “correct” way of doing it. They prefer left foot forward for the timing of their offense. Nothing wrong with parallel or however Harbaugh’s staff at Michigan taught it. Every QB going to a new team might have to adjust their footwork. McCarthy doesn’t have actual footwork issues like heel clicking, oversetting, hopping, etc.. Just the minor adjustments needed for KOC’s system.

[@user-xo2ve5eb8m]

Darnold will light it up and vikings will franchise tag him because they will want to keep him around.

[@Travis_lee]

U can’t franchise tag him

[@oel734]

@@Travis_lee Is it because it's a one-year deal?

[@florida1289]

Stop being delusional. JJ is the future.

[@oel734]

@@florida1289 This is going to be an audition for Sam to other teams this season. I'm sure Sam understands and hopefully we get his best with all the weapons and coaching he'll have this season. And after that, Sam leaves and JJMc takes over and away we go.

[@georgestuck9776]

Jefferson should be there working with new Qb's!!

[@jackrabidue574]

Vikings front office needs to get their head out of their ass and get this contract done. They said they were very close a year ago so what the hell is the hold up. Tired of their excuses!!

[@jackrabidue574]

He would be if the front office would get their heads out of their ass a get his contract done.

[@lorent4998]

I saw a report that it benefits them to get it done after June or July 1st, don’t remember exactly, relax bud!

[@stuartanderson6785]

@@jackrabidue574 Also tired of Jefferson not being a team player. You have no idea what he's asking for. To blame the front office is pure ignorance.

[@timtorkelson7201]

Love your show guys! Nice mix of perspectives 👏👏👏👏

[@chadharris7988]

Let’s go Judd. Love the camp notes.

[@Bawookles]

Don't just chart JJ's every move, let's get some Dallas Turner updates too! Thanks!

[@StormFalcon657]

He can definitely sling it, I love to hear it.

[@LprogressivesANDliberals]

So happy Kirk is gone!!! 🟣🟡🙋🏽🙋🏽🙋🏽

[@TheBillmill1]

Judd you're the fucking best!

[@stephenwright5030]

Was hoping to hear about the WR performances

[@77racing71]

Judd IS the REASON to WATCH/Listen to this SHOW!!!!! GreatJOB!!!

[@Zoroark278]

It's day 2 of ota's this ain't even training camp yet it'll take time JJ has all the time in the world to work learn get comfortable

[@charlesrichard831]

If your trying to get a look at potential starters and how they can fit in then of course you have the Veteran QBs throwing them the ball on the first days of camp

[@NairobiDino]

Sam's the Man 👍!

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Waving the flag for the OTAs , Everything is sounding good, I like Theo Jackson , hope he does well. Thanks Judd !

[@montenorton]

I would love to hear about Jeshuan Jones. We gave him a ton of $$ for a UDFA.

[@eddiejones974]

I think the Vikings should trade B.Murphey you still have A.Evens M.Blackmod K.Jackson S.Griffen A.Booth and D.Mcrgothren and still can sign a free agent also our trade for a DB

[@ThomasPaquette-mt2ew]

Let's gooooo JJM 💪💪 skol 9

[@scottdornblaser4470]

Judd, did you map Jaren Hall from last year's OTAs? Be curious how that matched up.

[@hbk15111]

I would bet he didn’t because there was never an expectation of Hall to be the franchise QB.

[@RedTideRTS]

They're not going to trade Mullens. He's got the experience with KOs offense. If, god forbid Darnold goes down, and they still want to insulate JJ and keep him on the path, then Mullens is still the guy to lead the offense. Mullens is a solid insurance plan. Judd's charting is actually, in my opinion, a solid record of how JJ is progressing. I used to think it was tacky, but I realized it has value.

[@viciousweinerdog7590]

Good stuff. I think the JJ running with the 3’s is over thinking it. He doesn’t know the offense yet. He just got there. If you put him with the first team he slows down their development and analysis. And for all the Kwesi love… he still cannot be forgiven for being fleeced in his first draft, not drafting the best safety in football-Kyle Hamilton, and instead drafting a safety who will be cut this year. That’s a first round draft pick that only made the team in his second year to save face of the management.

[@DT-ep3lz]

I can double the course record without breaking a sweat.

[@harryjones7730]

Sports dad you are marvelous

[@jeffaltier5582]

I'd like to hear more about receiver 3 and 4. They have precious little depth beyond JJ and Addison.

[@PopPunkSkol]

Nailer Triston Jackson are pretty good

[@JeebyTube]

Powell is our 3rd 💪🏾

[@thomaspower221]

7:15 Give McCarthy the Gold Jacket and SuperBowl ring right now... LOL

[@32deuce]

You guys reminded me of the youtube "analysts" for the Jets when they drafted Zach Wilson. Too bad the gold jacket they made for him didn't fit.

[@alexhanson6327]

I think of the reverence behind the great Vikings' names. Alan Page, Randy Moss, John Randle, Jim Marshall, Justin Jefferson; just hearing those names inspires awe in any vikings fan. Is JJ McCarthy the next name? If not him, someday the next name will join the purple and gold. When? What will he look like? How will his name echo in the minds of the Vikings faithful?

[@alexhanson6327]

Man I'm fucked up rn

[@kingofallmediums2123]

You forgot Fran Tarkington! And Paul Krause! 😯 😯 😯 😯 😯

[@user-mr6fs7et8c]

In September, my wife and I will be moving to Faribault Minnesota because of grandchildren being there! Ironically, I have been a die-hard Viking's fan since the Bud Grant era and, I was Born in raised in Rochester New York, go figure! Now, is God playing a joke on me moving to Minnesota? I used to joke around that we have a better chance to see the 2nd coming of the Lord than Minnesota winning a Superbowl!

[@jweezy2912]

There are no big gaps between any of the qbs

[@Bhunnidb]

What about Levi Drake Rodriguez how’d he do

[@PopPunkSkol]

We won’t find out honestly till pads

[@BradyLaRock]

I also think Mullens is at "QB2" next to Darnold because Darnold will start the season and Mullens can help teach him the offense

[@wilsonlysford5268]

It’s more likely if JJ isn’t ready to be 1 they want him to be 3 so he’s not one play away from needing to come in.

[@GreyMarano]

Not happening!

[@oel734]

@@GreyMarano So Mullens is going to actively sabotage Darnold by not helping him then?

[@GreyMarano]

@@oel734 Mullins is Lucky to be number 3 he’s most likely going to the practice squad!

[@WackoMac]

Watch Jaren Hall become our long term qb lol write that down!

[@WackoMac]

In Judd we trust

[@32deuce]

LOL

[@steveperyer4850]

I am a fan of the Vikings, and anyone who thinks this team will be on fire in 2024, is delusional. Too many new players, too many changes in the plays especially on the defensive side of the ball. The left side offense guard is being brought in, and how long before the offensive center is down with his back, and a rookie in his place. We have no idea how long Hockensen will be ready, and we really have no idea who is wr 3 and 4 . Let’s just hope the team gels, and we can see what the office saw in this team.

[@thomaspower221]

Well Drake Maye is QB3 right now, so why not? Everyone earns their way...

[@mrgobbleton]

Let Sports Dad cook

[@_What_About_Bob]

6:33 This, This is why we love Sports Dad. 😂

[@austinhb99]

Theo Jackson starting over Bynum or am I not understanding that right?

[@lorent4998]

Bynum wasn’t there.

[@chadharris7988]

Is it me or did Judd forget about our rookie CB Jackson????

[@Wayne_Hodge]

Just a thought. Is there a chance Sam Darnold stays long-term to be the backup?

[@Matt-lq6zk]

9 for 10?!?! why did we even sign Darnold. THROW THIS MAN IN 1ST

[@user-xm5pj2cs6n]

I missed OTA's yesterday "too bad"😎

[@marcphil808]

Dang 2nd.

[@eddiejones974]

How can he have foot work issues when he has been playing football his whole life and played for Harbaugh who is a QB guy himself people make up the dumbest stuff up just to nitpick

[@filipino-americanfamilyliv3482]

Hey Kwesi . . . Can we trade L. Cine for some White Castles??

[@kevinmontgomery29]

Joe Montana/Steve Young Era Both were 5 years apart.🤔

[@norcalviking8992]

Watch - after all this talk about JJ and newly acquired Sam D, - Jaren Thomas Hall breaks out in camp and becomes our stud starter for years to come

[@buckhorncortez]

Is this in your fantasy football league...?

[@thomaspower221]

"this one time in rookie camp" 😆😂🤣😅

[@77racing71]

phil just wet blankets every show...

[@ryanbanez7926]

We could have had Kyle Hamilton 😢

[@rg1633]

Those multiple mumbled coward strays towards Judd at the beginning 😂

[@stevencass8849]

You get a like for the Tecmo Super Bowl reference.

[@0175gre]

Highest drafted 3rd string QB in team history

[@user-xo2ve5eb8m]

vikings will finish 4th in the division.. Bears and Lions are loaded and Packers appear poised to build on last year. Vikings dont know who they are yet

[@PopPunkSkol]

That’s the biggest joke lol

[@Saldogg1]

Click bait 😂😆😅🤣😂🤣

[@user-eh9db8pc6y]

6-11

[@joshuawilliams2447]

Well Darnold is only gonna get this one year then it’s jj Mac time

[@oel734]

They were right about one thing : This is definitely an audition for Sam for other teams. Best chance ever for him to get a multi-year deal on some team out there to START for.

[@jasongallagher6845]

Lewis cine is the reason he isn't a good player

[@mrbeam2792]

If Sam fails in Minnesota, he needs to quit

[@ricklong3260]

Ob-cine

[@AhJeezEnt]

53 seconds, no views? Washed.

[@robertjohnson2899]

So NO to SOY

[@WackoMac]

and glyphosate

[@0175gre]

Wish you made the excuses for Kirk you make for JJ

[@kevinmcdonald1917]

Absolutely trade Mullens. Darnold, McCarthy and Hall in that order!!!!

[@chadwestra5371]

Complex it looks boring as hell! The 49ers are complex, guys in motion and so is Kc but not us. What is complex about sending guys into same location? Even Warner saw that. Koc is not complex but a high school coach at best he will be on every pie chart of blame and that’s because he is no genius.

[@danewinge9164]

Write this down : Hall stadts before Sam

[@oel734]

Write this down : 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@193ksp]

Caleb and Da Bears are going to EMBARRASS this team. Caleb is way ahead of schedule and looking way better than Mahomes. Best of luck viqueens, you’re gonna need it!

[@MINNESOTA_PTSD]

Tf is this comment???? 😂

[@lukedarcy516]

As soon as your care bear high rookie draft picks flub up, we'll all be saying, "THE BEARS ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE, YOU WANNA CROWN 'EM, CROWN THEIR ASS!"

[@_mouthhugz_5964]

Bro just said Williams is better than maholmes. Drugs are a dangerous thing

[@user-xo2ve5eb8m]

Phil will have to throw the jj to jj shirts in the garbage after jefferson gets traded.

[@MibbilyStibillies]

Even that guy we drafted last year looked good the first couple of OTAs. JJ McGarbage - get ready for 2-5 years of defense of this 10th overall pick that threw for 200 ypg in college

[@HarambetheWhite]

If JJ couldn't beat Mullens, then that's not good.

[@wesleyrim]

Did you not watch the video?

[@WackoMac]

Has nothing to do with that, they ain't just gonna give a 21 year old the second spot over a verteran that already knows the playbook

[@CoryCurry_815]

Bro it's OTA's and he's a rookie. Calm down. Lol

[@thomaspower221]

😁😂🤣😅

[@daleboylen6427]

Coddle JJ McCarthy much boys? Nothing but shit from Judd and Phil about Kirk. McCarthy is coddled. In fact, wasn't it Phil who said "Kirk is the REASON the Vikings cannot win a super bowl"? Something about his salary. Something about a glass ceiling. Something about shrinking in big games. Something about needing a "Franchise QB on a Rookie pay scale" Well, now you have exactly what you fools said the Vikes needed to win a super bowl: No Kirk. No Kirk contract preventing the team from signing Joe Thuny. Franchise QB on a rookie pay deal......oh, and the former number 3 overall pick at QB too. So not one, but TWO top 10 QB's. 17-0? Oh wait, Jefferson is MIA. he has better things to do that bond with two new QB's. if Kirk was MIA, Phil would say he's "Not a team player", or "Has all off season to hang with family or friends" or "Is a stat stuffer" or "only cares about the money" or some other nonsense. Since it's the beloved Jefferson doing this, it's "OTA's" and "Players aren't obligated to be there" I remember when Peterson skipped OTA's, you guys were all over his ass. Top 10 pick at QB should be ready to start all 17 games. Vikes coddling him too it seems. P.A. claiming McCarthy won't play a snap this season. There goes one year of that much needed "Rookie scale contract".

[@jimquast8186]

Wow ate you getting therapy still?

[@daleboylen6427]

@@jimquast8186 Wow, ate you getting spelling lessons still?

[@Selling-McCarthyism]

McCarthy is QB3, can’t even beat Mullens

[@joshuawilliams2447]

Stfu clown 🤣this is jj macs team he’s our future not Mullens or Sam there back ups for jj Mac he’s our long term plan not them bum s

[@user-vt8fb5jg4h]

The kid just got there give it time.

[@charlesrichard831]

Mullens gets traded

[@TheBillmill1]

Your mom was your dad's 3rd choice but you're still here...

[@catsfordays6096]

​@@TheBillmill1 boom roasted 😂

[@JohnSmith-fk7sv]

Judd kicks ass!! Stella kicks ass!! Vinny kicks ass!! Mackey kicks ass!! Mya kicks ass! Declan kicks everyones ass!! Purple daily kicks the whole state of Minnesotas ass!!.Doogies kicks the whole USAs ass!! That about covers it!!