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StickierBuns · 05-21-2025, 08:31 AM

(05-21-2025, 08:25 AM)purplefaithful Wrote: JJ vs:

Maye (preseason)
Caleb
Penix

All b4 Mid-September...

Honestly, its insane how JJ is going to get tossed directly into the fire right out of the gate. Nationally televised games. Only one choice for the kid:

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purplefaithful · 05-21-2025, 08:44 AM

I agree, embrace the opportunity....

I hope KOC stresses how he doesn't have to carry a team this loaded - not yet anyways.

AGRforever · 05-21-2025, 09:32 AM

(05-21-2025, 08:31 AM)StickierBuns Wrote: Honestly, its insane how JJ is going to get tossed directly into the fire right out of the gate. Nationally televised games. Only one choice for the kid:

The most Viking thing that could happen is he somehow get injured again. The expectations are quite high on this kid lol.

StickierBuns · 05-21-2025, 09:42 AM

(05-21-2025, 09:32 AM)AGRforever Wrote: The most Viking thing that could happen is he somehow get injured again. The expectations are quite high on this kid lol.

I just have to laugh: many of us are just so scarred from being a Viking's fan for so long we expect shit to always hit the fan. JJ won't pan out, he'll get injured again, etc. I get it because shit HAS always hit the fan. Always. At some point. I don't begrudge anyone a 'see it and I'll believe it' attitude with folded arms. Hell, the most Viking thing would be to watch Uncle Sammy host a Superbowl trophy in Seattle and JJM not pan out....and this year's FA class be a massive failure. Who knows?

I however choose hope. I believe in this kid.

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hogjowlsjohnny · 05-21-2025, 09:55 AM

(05-21-2025, 09:42 AM)StickierBuns Wrote: I just have to laugh: many of us are just so scarred from being a Viking's fan for so long we expect shit to always hit the fan. JJ won't pan out, he'll get injured again, etc. I get it because shit HAS always hit the fan. Always. At some point. I don't begrudge anyone a 'see it and I'll believe it' attitude with folded arms. Hell, the most Viking thing would be to watch Uncle Sammy host a Superbowl trophy in Seattle and JJM not pan out....and this year's FA class be a massive failure. Who knows?

I however choose hope. I believe in this kid.

This has been the plan for awhile now. I have faith in the plan.

greediron · 05-21-2025, 12:56 PM

Lots of things necessary for a QB to succeed at this level. JJ has confidence, seemingly has the mental makeup and focus, has the arm. I guess what will determine the next step is if he has the mind, can he read defenses and make snap decisions under pressure. I know he supposedly thrived under pressure in college, but this will be the next level up.

Has a ton going for him, offensive coach, a team built to protect him (that is one huge factor in my mind) and all the above. Looking forward to it.

StickierBuns · (This post was last modified: 05-21-2025, 01:03 PM by StickierBuns.)

Mark Wilf from today's owner's meeting: 'JJ has a gravitational pull as a leader, the players follow him. Coach O'Connell said only glowing things about him both on and off the field'

The accolades for a young QB from all parts of the organization is unprecedented IMO. Its crazy.

p.s. But I told ya...... Wink

JR44 · 05-21-2025, 01:48 PM

Bynum is all class and a great leader, I think this team underestimated how much he meant to the team on the field and in the locker room. Watching him in the clip really bums me out that he is no longer a Viking, think it will be the real miss of the off season.

MaroonBells · (This post was last modified: 05-21-2025, 02:39 PM by MaroonBells.)

(05-21-2025, 09:42 AM)StickierBuns Wrote: I just have to laugh: many of us are just so scarred from being a Viking's fan for so long we expect shit to always hit the fan. JJ won't pan out, he'll get injured again, etc. I get it because shit HAS always hit the fan. Always. At some point. I don't begrudge anyone a 'see it and I'll believe it' attitude with folded arms. Hell, the most Viking thing would be to watch Uncle Sammy host a Superbowl trophy in Seattle and JJM not pan out....and this year's FA class be a massive failure. Who knows?

I however choose hope. I believe in this kid.

It's not just being a Viking fan. It's also being a fan and follower of the draft for 45 years and knowing that roughly 70% of QBs taken in the 1st round end up either being a bust or a disappointment who doesn't live up to his draft slot. Viking fans have every reason to be cautious.

That said, the Vikings did literally EVERYTHING right with this one. The research, the redshirt year, the development, the building of the surround, especially the OL, before he ever takes a snap, the focus on tools and intangibles over meaningless college production. He's going to have his ups and downs early on, but I will be very surprised if JJ is a bust or even a mild disappointment.

StickierBuns · 05-21-2025, 03:38 PM

Here's the actual quote:
"He has a gravitational pull as a leader. He really does. I think that the way the players support him, the talent is there. Coach O'Connell is glowing in his praises of how he's handled everything today, and from an off-the-field perspective, we couldn't be happier. So all things are pointing the right direction, and we're going to be supporting JJ to have him be the success we want him to be."