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RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - IceRatz16 - 04-04-2026
(04-04-2026, 01:27 PM)comet52 Wrote: JJM is obviously a polarizing issue for Viking fans. But it really doesn't help to label other people because your pov and theirs don't line up.
Some think JJM is going to succeed. I don't think he has a future in the NFL beyond maybe being a backup. But that has nothing to do with "hate" and labeling with that term just triggers people and causes conversation to devolve into pointless bickering.
For all I know he's a nice young man and regardless I have no reason to hate him. I just don't think he's going to be a great NFL QB. That's my opinion and yours can be different. And we can have a difference of opinion without labeling or name-calling. At least that's my hope.
Disagreements are part of the deal, that’s why we’re here.
But let’s not pretend pointing out a consistent negative lean is “name-calling.” If the shoe fits, people tend to get defensive about it.
Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, but I just don’t see the need to dissect every little clip like it’s breaking news.
We’ll find out soon enough when there’s actual football to judge.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - Canthony - 04-04-2026
This thread is funny. At the end of the day, what does any of this change?
We will either have Tiny Tim that throws away more games than the 1993 Wolverines or we have Skelator who is a bust. There ya go.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - StickierBuns - 04-05-2026
(04-04-2026, 06:08 PM)Canthony Wrote: This thread is funny. At the end of the day, what does any of this change?
We will either have Tiny Tim that throws away more games than the 1993 Wolverines or we have Skelator who is a bust. There ya go.
lol, I laughed!
The elixir to re-galvanize the fanbase will be wins. Its the suave that heals all wounds.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - MAD GAINZ - 04-05-2026
QBs aren't putting on extra weight these days. Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, etc all slimmed down jn recent years. Stafford was on a Breaking 50 episode with Bryson Dechambeau last year and they were talking about playing weight vs performance. Stafford said he came into the league trying to keep his weight around 240 because he thought he needed that to withstand the hits in the NFL. He said in the past 5+ years he's shed the extra to get himself down to around 215-220 lbs. Says he feels way better and feels like his performance is better at a lighter, more natural weight.
When I look at JJ McCarthy he doesn't look skinny to me. Even in the clip someone posted? He looks athletic. I'd rather have my QB at a strong, natural weight than a bloated size where he's adding extra weight and stress to his body that will likely lead to more injuries than playing at a more natural size for his tall frame. Kid is also 23 years old. He'll probably add an easy 10 lbs as he matures into his mid-late 20s.
This kid has gotten waaaaaay too much negative scrutiny from fans and the media. Not sure why either, he's a good kid and easy to root for.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - StickierBuns - 04-05-2026
(04-05-2026, 06:55 AM)MAD GAINZ Wrote: This kid has gotten waaaaaay too much negative scrutiny from fans and the media. Not sure why either, he's a good kid and easy to root for.
Its a head scratcher. But I'm seeing a decent amount of fans online backing JJ now since the signing of Murray. Who knows, fans are fickle. But the scrutiny with McCarthy's weight has always been super funny to me personally.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - StickierBuns - 04-05-2026
(04-04-2026, 10:17 AM)IceRatz16 Wrote: Let’s at least wait for camp before we start scouting his rib cage. ?
lol. Also, don't forget he had a bout of depression when his good friend died back in high school.....so we've also had a few 'mental fitness' alerts as concerns about JJM from a few fans which makes me laugh just as hard as his 'Ethiopian' physique.
Fans are gonna fan, baby!
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - medaille - 04-05-2026
(04-05-2026, 04:16 AM)StickierBuns Wrote: lol, I laughed!
The elixir to re-galvanize the fanbase will be wins. Its the suave that heals all wounds.
lol.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - StickierBuns - 04-05-2026
(04-05-2026, 08:47 AM)medaille Wrote: lol.
My trusty IMac autocorrect, lmao.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - purplefaithful - 04-05-2026
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(04-05-2026, 06:55 AM)MAD GAINZ Wrote: This kid has gotten waaaaaay too much negative scrutiny from fans and the media. Not sure why either, he's a good kid and easy to root for.
The whole weight thing was an over-reaction in this thread imo. Thats the way it goes on forums sometimes.
Honestly, I thought to myself that he looked thin in that clip too, b4 anything was ever posted on it.
Sure QB's always get scrutinized and get the glory too. He can handle it fine (I think). QB's have always been polarizing here for one reason or another. JJ is just the latest.
I agree he's an easy kid to root for. He's also dug himself a hole after last season and has to work out of that.
Interesting dual truths.
RE: Get ready for more of this until a starter is named - Canthony - 04-05-2026
(04-05-2026, 06:55 AM)MAD GAINZ Wrote: QBs aren't putting on extra weight these days. Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, etc all slimmed down jn recent years. Stafford was on a Breaking 50 episode with Bryson Dechambeau last year and they were talking about playing weight vs performance. Stafford said he came into the league trying to keep his weight around 240 because he thought he needed that to withstand the hits in the NFL. He said in the past 5+ years he's shed the extra to get himself down to around 215-220 lbs. Says he feels way better and feels like his performance is better at a lighter, more natural weight.
When I look at JJ McCarthy he doesn't look skinny to me. Even in the clip someone posted? He looks athletic. I'd rather have my QB at a strong, natural weight than a bloated size where he's adding extra weight and stress to his body that will likely lead to more injuries than playing at a more natural size for his tall frame. Kid is also 23 years old. He'll probably add an easy 10 lbs as he matures into his mid-late 20s.
This kid has gotten waaaaaay too much negative scrutiny from fans and the media. Not sure why either, he's a good kid and easy to root for.
I thought you knew, Brother. We just signed a future HOFer that will bring us our first Lombardi this year. A massive deal is already a foregone conclusion.
All BS aside, JJ is getting too much scrutiny, I agree with you. Everyone fills out. His size isn't an issue but to those that have a hard on for Murray.