Mike Silver article in The Athletic on JJ McCarthy/Brosmer

[StickierBuns]

Its quite a hoot. Basically saying that Max Brosmer might pull a Brock Purdy on JJ like Purdy did Trey Lance. When you are out of sight and out of mind like JJM has been, its no holds barred. Enjoy and let the narratives begin! I love Max as well, but I guess not playing any real NFL games can make you Brock Purdy, but playing 2 real NFL games already makes you Trey Lance.
Also mentions Uncle Sammy and JJ not 'having a close relationship'. If true, I don't blame Sam or JJ. Darnold was trying to revive his career, not mentor McCarthy. And JJ was trying to learn and establish his own presence on the team as a rookie....he knew this was going to be his team. Not surprising.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6763797...ium=social&utm_campaign=nfltw&source=nfltw



"Internally, there have even been some comparisons with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, a 2022 seventh-rounder who made Lance expendable after stepping in and performing well late in his rookie season."

- Michael Silver on Vikings rookie QB Max Brosmer

[JR44]

There is a long way to go to even go into those kinds of conversations. Right now we are only dealing with 2 games for JJ and none for Brosmer. I think JJ will work out, I also think Brosmer has the tools to be a success, so it is great that we have a potential plan B if it was ever needed, but focused on plan A right now!

[MyIdaho]

Not to worry Sticky!  Coach has declared JJM is his starting QB.  I just hope KOC doesn't do another Wentz if our starter should happen to get injured some year down the road.  Go get em JJM!  Now is your time!  Your fans have been waiting, prove us right!

[StickierBuns]

Not to worry Sticky!  Coach has declared JJM is his starting QB.  I just hope KOC doesn't do another Wentz if our starter should happen to get injured some year down the road.  Go get em JJM!  Now is your time!  Your fans have been waiting, prove us right!

And you know for me , its not so much about JJ making it or Max making it, etc. Its always been we just haven't seen enough from McCarthy OR Brosmer to project anything yet. Bad or good. I just want to see McCarthy get in there and play....and in a way where he's not fighting for his life every pass play with a rush in his face. Then the coaches can decide. Its maddening how little we know about McCarthy as it stands today. 

I was one of the last few guys defending KAM this offseason: I said we need to see more from his picks before I start bashing him. But now we have and I'm bashing him. If JJ goes tits up at some point in the future, I have zero problem admitting I was very wrong about his potential. But that time hasn't come yet by any stretch.

[IceRatz16]

Interesting.  I cannot read the article you posted, Sticky, but I just don't see what Silver is conjecturing.


I would add that McCarthy was rehabbing while trying to learn the offense.  I'd be a little shocked that they weren't at least cordial with each other, especially since Sam hadn't had a season ever, like the one he did in MN last year and McCarthy was hurt, so there was zero competition.  Being best buds just doesn't make sense as Darnold knew that he would either compete for the job the next season if he played well enough, fall to the backup role if he didn't, or walk and make a ton of money in FA if he had a resurgence.


Interesting take.  I can’t read the article you posted, Sticky, but I’m not really seeing what Silver’s getting at.

I’d also point out that McCarthy was rehabbing while trying to learn the offense, so it’s not like they were shoulder to shoulder every day.  I’d actually be surprised if they weren’t at least cordial, Sam had the best season of his career here, and JJ was injured, so there wasn’t any real competition between them.

But calling them best buds feels like a stretch.  Darnold had every reason to stay professional, play well, and set himself up, either to compete next year, slide into the backup role, or cash in as a free agent if he had a breakout.


I see a lot of potential in McCarthy and fully expect him to be the leader for the Vikings that he has been for every team he's played on.

[hogjowlsjohnny]

Brosmer hasn't had a chance to show what he could do in a regular season game, other than a little mop up duty. But the times he has been given snaps in preseason, he has been the best performing QB on the team. Quick reads, quick release, laser like accuracy; just saying! It's good to have him as JJ's backup.

[comet52]

Everybody loves the QB who's basically never seen a start because they can fantasize the outcome however they wish.

[AGRforever]

I could care less. I just want a starting caliber QB.

[Vikergirl]

Meh whatever. I just want to see JJM healthy and see what he has. The comment about Brosmer is silly based on limited playing time. Let the JJM learning year continue, it's growth and development time. Hopefully he doesn't get too beat up

[StickierBuns]

I could care less. I just want a starting caliber QB.

At the end of the day, I think this is every fan's wish. In 3 years, if its JJ, fantastic.....if its Max Brosmer, awesome. McCarthy just has more athleticism, arm, etc. and things HCs covet from a modern NFL QB so ideally it would be him. But you can be successful without those attributes, its just more rare. I said several months ago that Brosmer reminded me of Brock Purdy lite, actually compared him that way. But I'm not crowning anyone and understand that Brosmer has a LONG way to go to determine anything. JJ is going to get his shot first and foremost and that's where the team's current focus is and should be. The rest of it will all come out in the wash.