hype machine...
https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/40063128
:rolleyes:
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
I'm hearing more and more people say that JJ will start week one. I think it's nonsense.
1. This is a complex offense. Not just the plays, but the footwork, the eyes, the drops. There's a lot to learn. Took 10-year veteran Cousins 9 months to fully grasp it. Darnold has a 6 week head start.
2. JJ isn't just a rookie. He's a young rookie. Just turned 21 years old. The youngest QBs to start an NFL game were Alex Smith, Drew Bledsoe and Tommy Maddox...and the youngest to start a season opener? Sam Darnold. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of starting a QB early.
3. KOC has wanted a young toolsy QB to mold his whole career. Everyone said the Vikings were the best place a QB could go, largely because of KOC. His reputation as a coach and developer of QBs is going to ride on how McCarthy turns out. He's going to take his time with this one.
"All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand." —Steven Wright
I'm not sure how JJM went for some from 'developmental' to opening day starter? Hype indeed, fodder for the 24/7 sports machine.
I love some JJM hype, but starting from Day 1 is something I just can't see.
Edit Post (mod action — author will see a notice)
Warn Poster
Suspend User (3 days)
The user will be suspended for 3 days and will receive an email with the reason and information about how to appeal.