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JJ and Ryan Kelly are BFFs - StickierBuns - 07-25-2025
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Well... it took *checks calendar* approximately FOUR months for JJ McCarthy and Ryan Kelly to become best friends.
"[Ryan Kelly]'s been amazing. One of the most favorite teammates I've ever had. His knowledge about the game, but who he is as a man. He's really one of a kind..."
https://twitter.com/i/status/1948402015819665620
Every move made this year by KOC and KAM......there's a reason. Every one. Calculated.
RE: JJ and Ryan Kelly are BFFs - MAD GAINZ - 07-25-2025
Yep, Kelly was a very underrated signing. I really like the leadership qualities he brings probably even more than his physical play. He'll be great for JJ in his first year as a starter.
RE: JJ and Ryan Kelly are BFFs - purplefaithful - 07-25-2025
acknowledging we havent even played one live snap in 25 yet, but I am already remorseful Kelly hasn't been playing here the last 7+ seasons.
RE: JJ and Ryan Kelly are BFFs - Montana Tom - 07-25-2025
Bringing in a veteran former Pro-Bowl Center to work with this red-shirt rookie QB is a wise move. Remember, it was Kelly that recruited Fries to sign here as well.
RE: JJ and Ryan Kelly are BFFs - Canthony - 07-26-2025
(07-25-2025, 10:18 AM)Montana Tom Wrote: Bringing in a veteran former Pro-Bowl Center to work with this red-shirt rookie QB is a wise move. Remember, it was Kelly that recruited Fries to sign here as well.
Have to think the Vikings knew that too.
RE: JJ and Ryan Kelly are BFFs - StickierBuns - 07-27-2025
(07-26-2025, 05:10 PM)Canthony Wrote: Have to think the Vikings knew that too.
Not at least how the story went down: the Vikings were targeting Kelly but didn't think they had a chance with Fries so he wasn't part of the FA plan. Then Kelly told KAM I think I can get Fries here, are you guys interested? And Minnesota said emphatically 'yes'.