I'm not worried about McCarthy at all. Although, I would love less talk about him tbh. He's a 21 yr. old rookie who is going to have a lot of growing problems; commenting on each bad day has zero upside imo.

I’m not panicking at all. I hope others aren’t.

The Cris Carter disrespect is unreal

also , I know it's too early but expect plenty of content on the gaurd competition throughout training camp , we are minnesota fans after all, can't remember a year where we weren't talking about gaurd play

Culpepper was the worst on reading defenses it was thankful he had tons of talent around him!

I know it's early but with all the depth at TE w tonyan and nkeal Harry, is there still going to be a spot on the 53 for the best 3rd TE in the NFL Johnny mundt

Patience don’t force anything 😊

What huh? Daunte came into the NFL after being a tremendous passing QB on the college level. JJ came into the league being talked about as a top 5 pick after primarily handing the ball off in college.

I have no problem with Sam Darnold starting the whole year. At all. And it's no big negative for JJ Mac to hold the clipboard for a first season. How long did Aaron Rodgers stay on the sidelines watching Favre play? Very few Rookie QB's are ready as a Day One Starter. Remember Jared Goff? He looked like a bust his first year. It happens in a QB's first year in the NFL.

Love the porch pod

If JJ needs all of this help to become a starter why has everyone given up on Jalen Hall who didn’t get this treatment….. and isn’t even being considered for starting or back up role?

Dave Campbell is crazy! All Time Viking WR right now: 1) Randy Moss HOF, 2) Christ Carter HOF, 3) Ahmad Rashaad, 4) Justin Jefferson and 5) Stephon Diggs

they are probably changing his footwork/throwing mechanics, which would explain the accuracy issues, etc.

Given his history, I think Darnold was put in a position to succeed this year if he and the team can avoid the injury bug. I will be kind of shocked if that isn't the case; There are just so many weapons team-wise and Darnold has to know it's now or never. I think getting a wild card is a real possibility and winning the Division isn't out of the picture if the Vikes don't run into any major injury issues beyond Hock's absence to start the season, while the other teams have normal to bad injury problems.

Hilarious that you’re even having this conversation based on a couple of throws during the flag-football portion of the season.

Nobody dominates a game like Moss did.

I hope he turns out okay. That said, when selecting a QB it seems like accuracy and being able to layer throws should be mandatory. Penix could really spin it.

Fun time

When you change someone’s mechanics they get worse before they get better so not sure why everyone is so surprised he’s been inaccurate the past few days. Once it becomes muscle memory he will be fine and then take off. Btw others said he actually looked good today, so maybe it is starting to be more natural.

I’m 1000 percent worried and feeling like we may have been wrong. My evidence? CJ Stroud and likely Penix and Nix

He’s 21. I think we are in for a fun ride

Randy Moss could have been the greatest wide receiver if he didn't have the attitude I play when I want to play!

"You got Mossed" he had a catchphrase. Not many players can say that.

Purple insider? I just met her

As with all the rookies, until they are in a game no one knows and even then it's going to take some time. Caleb Williams could stink up the field in preseason and still be a good QB, the only reason to panic would be if Sam Darnold was looking like 💩

Who’s WR 4? DT 2? CB depth chart?

Win ugly is by far better losing with beautiful footwork. Watch out overcoaching..

Kobe Bryant essentially sat a year….. That worked out well. JJ sitting for a year and learning the NFL is brilliant….. he is a winner that will refine his craft for a year and be a much better QB in 1 yr. If he stayed in College he would likely be #1 pick

Who plays more this year: Cline or McCarthy ? 😅

Chris Carter did the circus catches.

or is Johnny mundt going to be the best TE 5 in the nfl

Moss is still #1 in my book, best ever league wide

Has everyone forgotten that Kirk was really bad for his first 3 seasons? He was arguably even worse than Darnold and he was able to sit and learn behind RGIII, and wasn't thrown into the deep end on a bad roster like Sam? Kirk was 30 and beginning his 6th season when he arrived at Minnesota. Kirk's first 3 seasons were 2 wins vs 7 losses, 18 TDs vs 19 INTs, and had completion rates of 64%, 52% & 62% so he was far from ideal. Sam's first 3 seasons were 13 wins vs 25 losses, 43 TDs vs 38 INTs. Kirk slowly became an efficient, productive QB, and Darnold is working along that same path. Darnold almost got the Panthers into the playoffs in 2022. Sam went 8-9 with the Panthers - Baker, Bryce Young and others are 5-28. There is no reason why Darnold can't end up playing at a Cousins level or better. Shanahan saw it. So did KOC.

Arif Hasan's recent piece has me convinced Jetts is #1

JJ big problem...SAM DARNOLD WILL RESURRECT HUS CAREER....

In comparison to how Jayden Daniels looks right now Vikings fans should be worried

Is it the media's job to protect him is the question

If JJ needs all of this help to become a starter why has everyone given up on Jalen Hall who didn’t get this treatment….. and isn’t even being considered for starting or back up role?