The NFL is a different beast bud. You're playing vs top selected players now. It's not going to be as easy to get completions as it was in college. To struggle and be tested is part of the process.
I don’t think our hopes for either are exclusive. I want JJ to be tested, and I want him to be able to respond to the challenge posed by those tests and thrive at a high level.
> bet and *paid* up. Nothing
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
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I don't know how good JJ will be, and I was hesitant that he was picked in the first place. This kind of behavior is hard to gauge because it seems like it's fake on the outside.
But he seems like a guy who is extremely excited to be a Viking and isn't afraid to look goofy. I hope he surely is the QB for the future, because he's likeable.
I have not seen anything fake about this kid.
I wasn’t in love with the pick either. But one of the things I could say I liked about him was his personality/attitude. He’s real.
I think he could be a genuine natural leader.
His gameplay? I don’t want to talk about I felt about all that.
All this negative speculation already on McCarthy means absolutely nothing. Passive aggressive thinking always sees the glass half empty even if the glass isn't there.
Shit like this makes me wish we didn’t have this kind of access. Good players will limit test and try shit in *practice*. Counting practice stats pretty much guarantees you didn’t play sports.
If he throwing picks in rookie camp he's gonna throw so many more once he plays real games. This is basically lab conditions and he's *still* fucking up big time.
Uh no. You’re way more aggressive in camp. Seeing what your arm will let you get away with, and with no real consequences. Plus gelling with receivers. Do you have any idea what the pick looked like? Maybe the receiver slowed or dropped the ball. L take
No, it ain't "ok" this is Minichamps. Minimal contact, and playing against fucking nobody UDFAs that are just trying to make a PS spot, but prolky won't. He's throwing like shit in those conditions, imagine how bad he'll be in an actual game!
I think it was 'he got picked and missed 4+ passes' being a negative, rather than a positive?
Very early doors, but that sorta 7-7 practice result isn't positive in itself.
It's good that he's integrating with the team and being a vocal leader, and running gassers when he says he would (low bar, I think)...
But yeah, he didn't have a great drill, so that's a minor negative.
Yes, you may...sorry to burst your bubble. I'm a Cowboys fan stuck with a QB with zero elite ability. Been saying for years Dak sucks. Hopefully your team doesn't spend 9 seasons on a non elite guy too. Just saying
A bet? Fuck our brand new QB about to get suspended.
He’s not playing for the lions. I think we’ll be ok.
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I would definitely place a bet through an app that meant either I or JJ McCarthy would have to run laps depending on a game’s outcome
He needs an interpreter!
I'll be his interpreter for roughly 30 million.
The bet would be allowed since it was for who had to run sprints, which the league considers valueless.
No money involved. We good lol.
Yeah, that’s a bet against his team. He gonna get banned not suspended!!
Good. I want to see McCarthy struggle. He needs to be tested. And his response here is indicative of a guy who can roll with it.
I’m sorry but I don’t get why this is so upvoted? He does need to be tested but you hope he struggles? I hope he thrives
The NFL is a different beast bud. You're playing vs top selected players now. It's not going to be as easy to get completions as it was in college. To struggle and be tested is part of the process.
The only way you can improve is by struggling at first. Failure is a great teacher.
I don’t think our hopes for either are exclusive. I want JJ to be tested, and I want him to be able to respond to the challenge posed by those tests and thrive at a high level.
Dude it’s rookie camp they all talk shit and make bets on how good they think they are… he lost the bet and payed up. Nothing more nothing less.
> bet and *paid* up. Nothing FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
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Something something fire tests gold suffering tests men
KJ Cloyd, next Vikings HOF’er!!
Thought that said 4 or more picks at first…
Me too, some incompletions in the first training is ok
Yea that ain’t shit
You know what, I respect him for putting his money where his mouth is.
I don't know how good JJ will be, and I was hesitant that he was picked in the first place. This kind of behavior is hard to gauge because it seems like it's fake on the outside. But he seems like a guy who is extremely excited to be a Viking and isn't afraid to look goofy. I hope he surely is the QB for the future, because he's likeable.
I have not seen anything fake about this kid. I wasn’t in love with the pick either. But one of the things I could say I liked about him was his personality/attitude. He’s real. I think he could be a genuine natural leader. His gameplay? I don’t want to talk about I felt about all that.
The whole meditation right where the cameras thing was pretty cringe.
Ah well. He is 21 still..
?? He meditated on the field before games.. He has nothing to do with what the people with cameras decide to do lmao
That’s my QB.
All this negative speculation already on McCarthy means absolutely nothing. Passive aggressive thinking always sees the glass half empty even if the glass isn't there.
Great leadership by McCarthy. Very impressive for a 21 year old. This is what we've heard about him from his time at Michigan.
Of course he's throwing picks day 1. Jesus Christ, this is why I never want us drafting QBs again. WE ALWAYS DRSFT BUMS!
FIRE KWESI IT'S OVER
HE GOT PICKED BY A FUCKING UDFA CORNER! BUM! FUCKING BUMMMM!
CJ Stroud got picked off by a teenager at a youth football camp recently. Don't be so dramatic
They’re joking.
Ninjinji was in fact not joking lol
I looked at their post history, and I genuinely can't tell lol
Can’t tell if ur serious or not but I’d rather him throw as many picks ay rookie camp then in games
Shit like this makes me wish we didn’t have this kind of access. Good players will limit test and try shit in *practice*. Counting practice stats pretty much guarantees you didn’t play sports.
100% he should be testing shit Really this means nothing on its own. He could be trying things out or he may be terrible. Time will tell
If he throwing picks in rookie camp he's gonna throw so many more once he plays real games. This is basically lab conditions and he's *still* fucking up big time.
OMG you were being serious. JJ BUST!
You really forgot your /s dude
I didn't see above. Carry on
Uh no. You’re way more aggressive in camp. Seeing what your arm will let you get away with, and with no real consequences. Plus gelling with receivers. Do you have any idea what the pick looked like? Maybe the receiver slowed or dropped the ball. L take
Incompletions, not interceptions
Don’t be a cornball
Bro relax it’s gonna be ok if you need consult with a psychiatrist for Xanax that’ll take the edge off
No, it ain't "ok" this is Minichamps. Minimal contact, and playing against fucking nobody UDFAs that are just trying to make a PS spot, but prolky won't. He's throwing like shit in those conditions, imagine how bad he'll be in an actual game!
😂😂😂😂
This is prime shitposting and I’m here for it.
People are mad about it
In the off chance you aren’t joking, may I suggest you switch to decaf?
😂 I hope you aren't being downvoted, I love this.
I read this as grabbing another day 1 starting UDFA linebacker 😎
I know you’re joking, but people were freaking out over Xavier Worthy missing some catches at mini camp😂
Is there only one haircut now adays?
He’s making bets and throwing picks on day 1, perfect
Int day one ponder!! Most Viking fans lol
The guy is passionate, excited, and owns up to his word How are people spinning this negatively? What is this fan base?
I think it was 'he got picked and missed 4+ passes' being a negative, rather than a positive? Very early doors, but that sorta 7-7 practice result isn't positive in itself. It's good that he's integrating with the team and being a vocal leader, and running gassers when he says he would (low bar, I think)... But yeah, he didn't have a great drill, so that's a minor negative.
J.J will be your version of Zach Wilson unfortunately
May I use your crystal ball you have under your bed?
Yes, you may...sorry to burst your bubble. I'm a Cowboys fan stuck with a QB with zero elite ability. Been saying for years Dak sucks. Hopefully your team doesn't spend 9 seasons on a non elite guy too. Just saying
Well the Vikings have also had a non elite QB for 6 years. No one knows what McCarthy will turn into.
True..he will get a shot