We're going to find out now.....
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...how KOC feels about JJ McCarthy. If he brings in someone like Kyler Murray or takes a swing on someone like Malik Willis, then he is deadly serious about a true QB competition. You can bag on Murray all you'd like, and I'm not saying necessarily I'm a huge fan, but like MB said in another thread the kid is talented. He's 28 years old. JJM's contract is rookie so him sliding to QB2 is no big deal at all if he were to lose a true QB competition. If KOC still feels strongly that JJM is The Man for the franchise with more reps and game play, that will also be evident here in another month+. But having said that, bringing in some TRUE QB competition for JJ is going to be expensive. Does that make sense to do at the detriment of filling other holes through free agency? I don't know.
Countless rumors and baseless horseshit is saturating social media currently, but the rubber will meet the road soon enough. KOC will have more influence and I'm sure he and the new GM will be in lock step with the QB direction. Don't expect to glean anything in any upcoming pressers with O'Connell, you'll only get Coachspeak. I will only trust the actions, not the commentary or the online 'insiders'. The nice part is it won't take long to know.
Countless rumors and baseless horseshit is saturating social media currently, but the rubber will meet the road soon enough. KOC will have more influence and I'm sure he and the new GM will be in lock step with the QB direction. Don't expect to glean anything in any upcoming pressers with O'Connell, you'll only get Coachspeak. I will only trust the actions, not the commentary or the online 'insiders'. The nice part is it won't take long to know.
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MaroonBells wrote:
Will they though? Sounds like we're not going to name a GM until after the draft. We have to make our QB decision 6 weeks before that. So, unless it's Brzzzzz, the GM will have had no part in choosing the QB we bring in to compete with JJ.
Yep. Other than agreeing with the transaction, that's exactly right. I think they (KOC/staff) already have someone pegged. Whether they can get that person is another matter. But the GM will be a bystander in this particular matter, has to be with the timing. I mean, didn't they say they wouldn't hire a GM until after the Draft? That's the end of April...they can't afford to let free agency go without acting for what 50+ days? That's an eternity in free agency. Brez/Grigson/KOC are going to be responsible for what happens, with KOC taking the lead in the QB arena.
What I mean about lock step is the vision of the team. I can't imagine the Wilfs will hire a GM that KOC doesn't approve of. That won't happen again.
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Vikergirl wrote:
JJM is going to need a thick skin because if KOC did not think he was ready it might be a bit awkward. Also developing a rookie is new to KOC. He has worked plenty with qbs that have experience so next season will be interesting
New for KOC? Its new for most HCs....hell, some NEVER get a chance to develop rookies. And how doesn't JJM have thick skin already, you keep bringing this up like he doesn't. Awkward? lol, trust me the whole JJM era so far has had plenty of awkwardness. How would this be new? IMO, its not KOC that needs patience with a rookie QB, its the fans.
I'll say this: its been very um.... 'interesting' to see some fans real thoughts on shit after this KAM firing. :rolleyes:
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MAD GAINZ wrote:
KOC hasn't done shit... Lol
Won 14 games twice already with two different QBs... went 7-10 in a season where Jefferson missed 6 games, his starting QB went down mid-season and won games with the Passtronaut and Mullens... won 9 games with a rookie JJM, Wentz, and rookie Brosmer.
I get that he needs to win in the playoffs to take another step, but look at what our recently fired GM did with the roster... Completely whiffed on our first draft class, gave up a ton of value in trade downs, had one great FA class but not much value in 2023 or 2025. Hasn't had many early picks to give the team cheap talented depth or starters since we traded a bunch of picks for Hockenson, Dallas Turner, and JJ McCarthy.
KOC is a very good HC, but how do you expect the guy to win a Super Bowl when the GM isn't developing a strong healthy roster that can sustain success? Some of you need to get a grip.
There is a reason KAM was fired and KOC wasn't... but just bash the one great thing we have going for this team and ignore where the problem really was.
Preach.
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