The 2024 NFL Draft saw six quarterbacks go in the top 12 selections. One of which went to the Minnesota Vikings of course as they selected J.J. McCarthy. One media member thinks that landing spot with coach Kevin O’Connell gives him a leg up on the others in his class. According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, the idea of being able to “hitch your wagon” to Kevin O’Conell … [Read more...] about HC Kevin O’Connell gives J.J. McCarthy the best chance of any rookie to succeed
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NFL releases date for the start of Vikings rookie minicamp
The NFL announced the start date for the Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp on Thursday. The start date has been tabbed to be May 10 and run through May 12. The team’s draft choices, such as J.J. McCarthy, Dallas Turner, Walter Rouse, Khyree Jackson, and others, will be expected to attend. Also expected in attendance will be the team’s undrafted free agent class, highlighted by … [Read more...] about NFL releases date for the start of Vikings rookie minicamp
Private workout before 2024 NFL draft sold Vikings on J.J. McCarthy
Getting to know a player as a person and leader is arguably the most important part of the draft process. Ahead of this year’s draft, the Minnesota Vikings held private workouts for all the top passers. In the case of J.J. McCarthy, he brought something different to the table. That variable is what sold the Vikings and Kevin O’Connell on drafting the quarterback who led … [Read more...] about Private workout before 2024 NFL draft sold Vikings on J.J. McCarthy
NFL fifth-year option decision tracker (including Vikings)
The entire NFL has a choice to make each year regarding player contracts, but fifth-year choices are unique in their own way. Each team that has a first-round selection has a choice to make once that player’s fourth year rolls around. The question they have to ask is, will that player be part of their future, and if so, is he worth an extension for one year or more?Several … [Read more...] about NFL fifth-year option decision tracker (including Vikings)
Early 2025 NFL Draft predictions for the Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings will not have many picks in 2025, but they have been able to keep their first-round selection. It isn’t often that media starts rolling out draft content so quickly for the next cycle, but this year seems different. There are already a lot of 2025 NFL mock draftsMany large, prominent media outlets giving us this type of content allows fans to start … [Read more...] about Early 2025 NFL Draft predictions for the Minnesota Vikings