JJ McCarthy Press Conference: 'I know I'm ready to start'

[StickierBuns]

Kevin Seifert
@SeifertESPN
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30m
J.J. McCarthy with the money quote when asked if he thinks he's ready to start.

McCarthy: "I know I'm ready to start."

Will Ragatz
@WillRagatz
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31m
J.J. McCarthy: "I feel 110 percent, because I feel better than when I got hurt eight months ago."

Will Ragatz
@WillRagatz
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29m
McCarthy on the pressure of this opportunity:

"Personally, I think the more pressure the better, for me. Because that's something I thrive off of. I feel like pressure, all it does is bring out what's inside of you. And I feel pretty good about what's inside of me."

Kevin Seifert
@SeifertESPN
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29m
J.J. McCarthy says he's back up to 215 pounds after getting as low as "the high 180's" as he recovered from his knee injury. Said it was largely the result of not being able to work out, and said that once he resumed his regimen, he gained the weight back in 2 1/2 weeks.

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[pattersaur]

I know I'm ready for him to, too! Dawning of a new and prosperous era I hope.

[medaille]

Weird question to ask. What is Tomasson back? Hey, the team is putting all their trust in you, and with all the world watching, do you think you’ll be able to do your job? What was he expecting for an answer? “Well, hopefully I figure it out as time goes on.”

JJM gets it though. Not going to be many screwups at the podium in front of the microphone.

[purplefaithful]

He's pretty, pretty polished for a Frosh...

Today was easy and softballs, I want to see how he does after a pix 6 or 2 in a tough game.

I suspect he'll be just as polished? I also think the Vikings are hoping like hell he's the new face of the franchise. Him and JJ/

[JR44]

He sounds like a KOC clone, they must have an amazing synergy, it will be fun to watch them work together also think it will be refreshing to see the energy and leadership he will bring to the team, we have not had that from the QB spot in awhile.

[medaille]

He sounds like a KOC clone, they must have an amazing synergy, it will be fun to watch them work together also think it will be refreshing to see the energy and leadership he will bring to the team, we have not had that from the QB spot in awhile.

They can finish each others ... sandwiches.

[JustInTime]

purplefaithful pid='251304' dateline='1745954956']He's pretty, pretty polished for a Frosh...

Today was easy and softballs, I want to see how he does after a pix 6 or 2 in a tough game.

I suspect he'll be just as polished? I also think the Vikings are hoping like hell he's the new face of the franchise. Him and JJ/

He’s a pretty Zen mfer. He’ll handle it with aplomb.

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[JustInTime]

[purplefaithful]

Think I like the "10 toes" more than the "more required!"

[JustInTime]

Think I like the "10 toes" more than the "more required!"

Deion only 9 toes in…