Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips believes Minnesota still lacks one key component.
The Minnesota Vikings used their top draft pick last month on Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy. While some thought it might take them moving into the top five to land the quarterback they chose, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah picked his spot at 10th overall.
The Bears selected 2024 first-round WR Rome Odunze despite adding WR Keenan Allen via trade and already having WR D.J. Moore. Chicago GM Ryan Poles stated how Odunze was too talented to let him pass regardless of the current roster makeup.
Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, where the Minnesota Vikings headlined the event with selections of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and outside linebacker Dallas Turner, the purple team’s leadership emphasized “flexibility” as a keynote perk.
Vikings Territory Breakdown Podcast The Vikings drafted JJ McCarthy on April 25th and then Minnesota men’s pro sports team proceeded to go undefeated (Wolves 5-0 and Twins ultimately compiling a 12-game winning streak) until the Twins were finally beat by the Red Sox on May 5.
We already know which NFL teams are playing each other this season, and soon, we will officially know when they'll meet. As first reported by Sports Business Journal's Ben Fischer, the NFL informed teams on Tuesday that the 2024 regular season schedule will be released on May 15.
What development is needed for McCarthy to take the reins and will he be ready for Week One? Now that the Vikings have placed their bet on their next franchise quarterback in JJ McCarthy, the focus has moved to when that next chapter will begin on the field for the Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings are poised to embark on a new era of their franchise, having strategically retooled their offense during the 2024 NFL Draft. With the departure of Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings faced a significant quarterback question, prompting them to take decisive action in the draft.
Here are three moves the Minnesota Vikings must make ahead of the 2024 season.
The Minnesota Vikings are getting criticism for their first-round NFL Draft pick in the 2024 class. 2-time Super Bowl champion LeSean McCoy is unimpressed with Vikings’ pick J.J.
During last weekend's NFL draft, the Vikings secured their quarterback of the future and one of the best defensive players in the class, trading up twice to take J.J.
The Minnesota Vikings will head into training camp Kirk Cousins-less for the first time since the 2017 season. Quarterbacks Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy are expected to compete for the starting job, with Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall also in the mix.
Pre-draft stories that linked Commanders GM Adam Peters with J.J. McCarthy were at least somewhat accurate.
The Minnesota Vikings have secured their latest prospect, and all eyes are on JJ McCarthy as he steps into the NFL spotlight. With a flurry of anticipation swirling around his name, McCarthy faces the immediate challenge of silencing his critics and showcasing his prowess on the gridiron.
The Minnesota Vikings selected University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft last week, filling their massive need under center.
Did McCarthy get his wish?
Draft day is over, and the Minnesota Vikings got their guy in J.J. McCarthy. But as it turns out, McCarthy wasn’t the Vikings’ only “guy”. Pre-draft rumors pointed to the Vikings having Drake Maye high on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s draft board, and while that smoke may be legitimate, he wasn’t the only quarterback on Minnesota’s radar.
Whether or not J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings' starting quarterback to open his rookie season is up to him, in a sense. The franchise isn't going to rush him, knowing they can err on the side of caution by starting the year with new $10 million bridge option Sam Darnold as QB1.
J.J. McCarthy doesn't have to become a star to justify the Vikings trading up to draft him with the 10th overall pick in this year's draft. Of course, Minnesota is hoping that he turns into one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
Now that we know who the Minnesota Vikings new quarterback of the future is, head coach Kevin O’Connell is facing a new question. Who will start in week one of the 2024 NFL season?
The Minnesota Vikings selected University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft last Thursday, filling their need under center.
The Minnesota Vikings found their next franchise quarterback in former Michigan football star JJ McCarthy. Minnesota acquired McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Commanders likely knew for weeks leading up to the NFL Draft that they wanted Jayden Daniels, but they reportedly considered one other quarterback.
J.J. McCarthy is heading to the NFL and there’s no better way to celebrate the greatest quarterback in Michigan history than with these fully embossed, fully licensed J.J.
Gretzky will probably understand why McCarthy had to delay their post-draft chat.
The first trade of Thursday’s opening round has taken place. The Jets have sent the 10th overall pick to the Vikings, also dealing No. 203. In exchange, New York will receive Nos. 129 and 157 from Minnesota in addition to the 11th choice.
JJ McCarthy‘s draft stock has skyrocketed in the last few weeks. From starting at as high as the mid-20s to 30s pick, the National Championship with the Michigan Wolverines is projected to be a top-10 pick and may even go as high as a No. 4 in the draft.
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