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Captain Comeback

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Get used to it. He's the antidote for the Viking's curse. Nothing but 219 lbs. of dawg. Don't say I didn't tell y'all.


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#1 · Sep 9, 12:11 AM
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"It's been a long journey," McCarthy said. "I think it's been 609 days, I think I saw since my last competitive football game, which was the national championship. So, it's been a while of being just in the training room, watching a lot of film, learning the playbook and trying to master that. At the end of the day, it's such a blessing to be an NFL football player and play in this league." 

There's plenty of season -- and career -- left for McCarthy, but this was one phenomenal first impression.

"Proud of the group, but J.J. especially," O'Connell said. "Heckuva growth moment for him and one that I had total belief in him that we were gonna figure it out together."   -NFL.com

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#2 · Sep 9, 4:17 AM
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JR44 wrote:
I think this quote says it all - [i][color=#9a00b2]And running back Aaron Jones Sr., whose 27-yard touchdown reception gave the Vikings their first lead with 9 minutes, 46 seconds left in the fourth quarter, recalled seven words McCarthy used once in the huddle: "Is there any place you'd rather be?"[/color][/i]
Yes sir, here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rFeqO-0UfrI?feature=share
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#3 · Sep 9, 8:16 AM
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greediron wrote:
I have a tough time getting a read on him.  The other players love him so it must be sincere.  In someways it looks like he has been coached up and done leadership training, because a young guy shouldn't be that good at it.   But the team responds, so I won't complain one bit.
The only it works is if he's genuine....and he is. That's why it resonates. Best leader out of the 2024 QB class. 100%.
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