I'm all in on JJ McCarthy

Ideally, you draft him at #11 and let him sit behind Kirk for a year or two. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that Kirk may not stay if your first draft pick is going to be his eventual replacement, and the team may be inclined to trade up for one of the top 3 guys.

I dont think Cousins is opposed to the idea of the next QB they draft being his eventual replacement. I think he expects that to be the case. 

I think what he is "probably" asking for is a two year guarantee. I dont know if the Vikings are willing to do that or not?

Too bad the draft doesnt come first. 

As far as JJM goes, I really havent watched much Big 10 football...He does have lots of good traits and played against some very stout D's, so he's got that seasoning. 

 I have no idea how he projects to the NFL or KOC system. 

Homer…!!!  ;) B)  

@"StickyBun" said: I think he's going to be an excellent pro. I've watched all his tape.....he's a cool character. Very athletic. Tough minded. He's only 21. He can sling it, nice arm. Classic stance and throwing style. He's 6'3" but his throwing arch is even higher. He can throw in the tight windows. He's a quality over quantity guy. When he's on, he looks really pro good and with upside. Not without concerns. I'm a Michgan fan but I think I'm very objective. He's got a TON of upside. If he can incubate behind Cousins, watch out.

This is my guy. Putting it in the universe. 

If Jim Harbaugh is also "All-In' on JJ, would you trade 11 for Herbert straight up?

@"FLVike" said: If Jim Harbaugh is also "All-In' on JJ, would you trade 11 for Herbert straight up?

@"FLVike" said: If Jim Harbaugh is also "All-In' on JJ, would you trade 11 for Herbert straight up?

@"FLVike" said: If Jim Harbaugh is also "All-In' on JJ, would you trade 11 for Herbert straight up?

@"mgobluevikes" said:

@"StickyBun" said: I think he's going to be an excellent pro. I've watched all his tape.....he's a cool character. Very athletic. Tough minded. He's only 21. He can sling it, nice arm. Classic stance and throwing style. He's 6'3" but his throwing arch is even higher. He can throw in the tight windows. He's a quality over quantity guy. When he's on, he looks really pro good and with upside. Not without concerns. I'm a Michgan fan but I think I'm very objective. He's got a TON of upside. If he can incubate behind Cousins, watch out.

This is my guy. Putting it in the universe. 

I'm with you. I've seen every game he's played at Michigan. My only real concern is his accuracy with the long ball. Again, in the perfect scenario of working alongside Kirk, and throwing to guys like JJ for a year or 2 he gets that part of his game ironed out. As evidenced by his time at Michigan, he won't be outworked. Being only 21 I think he has a lot of room for improvement, and seems to be very coachable.

@"FLVike" said: If Jim Harbaugh is also "All-In' on JJ, would you trade 11 for Herbert straight up?

Expected top 5 pick Jayden Daniels would “enjoy landing” in Minnesota if the #Vikings were to obtain him, per @DWolfsonKSTP.

Minnesota has been rumored as a team to watch in potentially trading up in the draft for a top QB.

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Will this be the year the Vikings finally make a move for their QBOTF? I would be happy with anyone of McCarthy, Daniels, Maye or Williams. Darren Wolfson doesn’t post garbage. I also saw a piece where Dan Graziano (sp) said the Vikings are a team to watch for Daniels. It could be just part of the silly season but it’s interesting at the very least.

I don't see a viable move into the top spots without including JJ,  I don't advocate for that unless he is being totally unrealistic in his demands.

@"JimmyinSD" said: I don't see a viable move into the top spots without including JJ,  I don't advocate for that unless he is being totally unrealistic in his demands.

@"purplefaithful" said: I dont think Cousins is opposed to the idea of the next QB they draft being his eventual replacement. I think he expects that to be the case. 

I think what he is "probably" asking for is a two year guarantee. I dont know if the Vikings are willing to do that or not?

Too bad the draft doesnt come first. 

As far as JJM goes, I really havent watched much Big 10 football...He does have lots of good traits and played against some very stout D's, so he's got that seasoning. 

 I have no idea how he projects to the NFL or KOC system. 

"McCarthy fits best in a Shanahan-style system that simplifies things pre-snap and leans into throws over the middle of the field with the help of play action. He has the requisite arm talent and pocket toughness to function in that system. Even still, McCarthy will take time to develop his ability to progress from the pocket and, hopefully, add weight and strength."

His stock is soaring right now with all the players, agents and execs in Vegas. But so much of his eval is projection. What "might" he have done in a passing offense? Matt Miller said he spoke to one NFL scout "who said J.J. McCarthy would be Joe Burrow if he were on a team that threw the ball."

I know there's a lot of misinformation right now, probably even a little disinformation. But if JJM nails his combine and interviews, he could sneak into the top three.  

@"MaroonBells" said: His stock is soaring right now with all the players, agents and execs in Vegas. But so much of his eval is projection. What "might" he have done in a passing offense? Matt Miller said he spoke to one NFL scout "who said J.J. McCarthy would be Joe Burrow if he were on a team that threw the ball."

I know there's a lot of misinformation right now, probably even a little disinformation. But if JJM nails his combine and interviews, he could sneak into the top three.  

 

@"MaroonBells" said: His stock is soaring right now with all the players, agents and execs in Vegas. But so much of his eval is projection. What "might" he have done in a passing offense? Matt Miller said he spoke to one NFL scout "who said J.J. McCarthy would be Joe Burrow if he were on a team that threw the ball."

I know there's a lot of misinformation right now, probably even a little disinformation. But if JJM nails his combine and interviews, he could sneak into the top three.  

 

I am honestly concerned about getting our QBOTF at 11.  They could all easily go b4 that. 

@"VikeMike52" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said: I don't see a viable move into the top spots without including JJ,  I don't advocate for that unless he is being totally unrealistic in his demands.

I think it can be done with picks, it won’t be cheap but it can be done. I don’t think there’s any way they trade JJ but I think there’s a chance they try to trade up into the top 5, without doing so.

@"mgobluevikes" said:

@"FLVike" said: If Jim Harbaugh is also "All-In' on JJ, would you trade 11 for Herbert straight up?

Have you heard any news of Harbaugh shopping Herbert? 

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: His stock is soaring right now with all the players, agents and execs in Vegas. But so much of his eval is projection. What "might" he have done in a passing offense? Matt Miller said he spoke to one NFL scout "who said J.J. McCarthy would be Joe Burrow if he were on a team that threw the ball."

I know there's a lot of misinformation right now, probably even a little disinformation. But if JJM nails his combine and interviews, he could sneak into the top three.  

 

If there is a "Top 4" and not a "Top 3" - all the better for us. 

I am honestly concerned about getting our QBOTF at 11.  They could all easily go b4 that.