How's everyone feeling with TC swiftly approaching?

MAD GAINZ wrote:

I'm right there with you, Sticky.  Excited by the team we've assembled, coaches we have in place, and the vibes we've had under KOC's leadership.

Super pumped to see JJ McCarthy lead this team.  You and I were his fanboys leading up to the draft, confident he's going to fulfill everything we've said about him.

Yes sir, we got in early and never wavered. I've never planted a flag before on a player like I have with McCarthy....I've never watched a player as closely in college as I have with JJM. I don't begrudge anyone here for not believing, thinking I'm a Michigan homer, being skeptical with folded arms, etc. Truly I don't. We all handle the inevitable disappointment of life as a Viking's fan differently. But its a new day and it starts this September.

Follow the money.....

John Ewing
@johnewing
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@Vikings odds to MAKE the NFL Playoffs at @BetMGM

Open: +130

Now: -115

75% of money is on Minnesota to reach the postseason

Vikings most bet (money) NFL team to make playoffs.

Canthony wrote:

lol, you are right man! The trio of JJM fanboys!

JimmyinSD wrote:


THIS... 100% THIS ^^^^^^

I am so excited to see what he can do with this team,  but at the same time I am reminding myself that he is essentially a very young, very raw rookie,  coming back from a year off with a repaired knee, ( knowing how common it is to then have a set back in the other knee (( yes I am knocking on wood)))  

I see so many reasons to be optimistic and hopeful, but the Vikings fan in me is just having a hard time allowing me to get swept up.

JimmyinSD wrote:


I dont think he will fail either,  I just am tempering my expectations for year 1 as a starter. 

Me as well. My OP really is speaking to the longer term, but maybe as soon as next year but this year with this schedule is going to be too much to ask of anyone. Hell, I don't see Minnesota winning in Week 1 on the road on MNF. Everyone needs to keep in mind this is his first NFL real live action. So I'm with you on this season....have to be realistic. But who knows.

MaroonBells wrote:


I think most Viking fans are significantly left of where true realism lies on the pessimism <-------> optimism scale. But considering our soul-crushing history it's not hard to understand why. Many on this board—including you if I remember right—picked the Giants to win last year's opener. And we obliterated them. But I agree Chicago will not be an easy out. I don't think they quite match up in terms of roster, especially on defense, but opening day, prime time, their house, new coach, some new pieces...they are going to sell the hell out to start off the year with a W against a division rival.

Yeah, you're right, I did think they'd lose Game 1 against the Giants. Didn't think Uncle Sammy/offense would be ready to rock yet...but also who knew the Giants would be that bad...winning 3 games all year bad? Nobody. Minnesota beat a shit team in that first game. But I can't disagree with what you say here, maybe Minnesota does possibly come out and win and exploit a Chicago D that is probably going to try and throw the sink at JJ. But I think Chicago is going to be a much better team this year than the Giants were last year....and as you mention, boy will Johnson want to show Chicagoland that he's The Man. And conversely, if JJ plays well on the road his first game being on MNF, Minneapolis is going to call in sick to work Tuesday morning....all of Minneapolis.

Adam Thielen praises J.J. McCarthy
Local ABC affiliate KSTP-5 was at the field where they were practicing and spoke with Thielen, who had some glowing words about McCarthy.

"He's got all the things it takes to be a successful player in this league, and kind of the things that we talked about about how I've gotten to year thirteen, he's already got it. He's got consistency, he's got that mindset. He's got all the skills to be able to play at a high level. So I'm really excited now, my second summer working with him, to see him get an opportunity, and to see what he does with the opportunity, because I see it. Now, on the field, just his mindset, and all the things that it takes to be to be a great core mechanism League, and I've been around a lot of great ones. He has everything you need, so I'm excited to see."

CrakRok
@CrakRok
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23m
O'Connell envisions Mason's combination of traits paying dividends for the offense's red-zone chances, "where we've really left a lot to be desired as a football team, and that starts with me to make sure we improve in that area, bc we certainly have improved personnel wise."

VikingzFanPage
@vikingzfanpage
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11h
#Vikings RB Aaron Jones says JJ McCarthy did the things outside people “couldn’t see that we’ve seen” that make them “so confident” in him:

“We’re excited for him to lead us, and we’re there to make his job easier.”

KSTPSports
@KSTPSports
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11h
We were with a solid group of #Vikings today (yesterday) in Woodbury. McCarthy, Brosmer, Cashman, Mason, Ham, Jefferson, Addison, and Hockenson are ready for training camp. Carolina #Panthers WR Adam Thielen was there too, as was #Gophers QB Drake Lindsey.

greediron wrote:


100%

Just thought the headline bordered nightmare fuel.

lol. And I'm already sick two days in of seeing the cheating CEO memes.....

Well, it has arrived: rookies and QBs report today to Eagan to start training camp. Summer's over in Minnesota, guys! ;)

Looks like 40 players arrived yesterday afternoon. The rest of the team arrives tomorrow. Giddy up.