JJ McCarthy to the Vikings
April 25th, 2024 at 11:36 PM ^
Apparently so is Kork.
I believe they will regret their decision more than I do.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:14 PM ^
Why? They did it to themselves, now the ATL fans? That's a whole other discussion.
That sucks. Good luck, JJ, except when you play the Lions.
I have hated the Vikings ever since the 70's, when they were constantly beating the Lions behind Fran Tarkenton and Chuck Foreman. So the idea of JJ wearing those stupid purple jerseys makes me ill. Still, it's JJ. So I will hope that he plays well on an otherwise shitty Vikings team, and when his contract is up, he takes a free-agent deal somewhere outside the NFC North.
I realize the likelihood of this outcome is questionable, but it's the best I can do. I hate Minnesota that much. (And don't even get me started on the '87 Twins.)
Nope.
Because even when they aren't playing the Lions - the Vikings winning is bad for the Lions, and the Vikings losing is good for the Lions.
If he had gone somewhere outside the division - I'd say "Good luck, except when you play the Lions"... since he is in the division it's "Hope you lose every game ever".
April 26th, 2024 at 10:43 AM ^
I really dislike Minnesota, but damn am I very happy for him! I'll be a JJ fan, but that doesn't mean I'll like the Vikings.
Good. I believe he will be the best of the class. The guy is a winner and the ultimate team player. He is young, and will only get better.
Congrats JJ. Great fit for him and his skill set.
Hopefully a good landing spot for JJ. Not sure how he’ll do but I wouldnt be shocked if he ended up being the best QB is this class
Agree.
He is now the “player to be named later” in the non-trade that let us keep JH.
Everyone wins. Except OSU, but at least they’re tough.
Congrats JJ! Thank you for always believing in the process and in Michigan. Forever grateful for the Natty. I really believe we don’t win it without you. Kill it in the pros. The Vikings are extremely lucky.
=)
Congratulations
I can't really think of a better situation for a QB to land in than being in charge of throwing a football to Justin Jefferson.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:01 PM ^
For the QB, maybe. The rest of us have to deal with the PbP going “JJ to JJ!” and endlessly laughing at their own cleverness for years to come.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:08 PM ^
Ugh and it's gonna happen SO many times, too...
Think he needs to sit and learn for a year or two. But Minnesota is a good situation for him.
Lions are finally good and the rest of the division looks like they're loading up too lol
Hes going to beat out Darnold before the season is up…thats the Darnold special.
Damn VQueens, congratulations JJ. I will root for you every game besides vs the Lions. The best landing spot for JJ.
GREATEST QB IN MICHIGAN HISTORY!! Congrats!
Very happy for JJ, and I'm glad he did not end up with the Pats or Jets. I do not think I could take rooting for another UM QB on the Patriots for a decade or more, and the Jets are a sh*tshow, so that's a good escape. My Giants got a nice WR but they really need an O-line. 2nd favorite team is in Detroit thanks to UM, but I never hated the Vikes.
Congrats JJ. I'll root for him 15 games a year.
Great having him in-state. I hope he's great.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:22 PM ^
I asked my wife if we can retire early so we can be local to watch him play. Walking distance to the stadium when we move into our condo.
JJ to JJ should be a good combo.
April 26th, 2024 at 12:00 AM ^
Were I a Vikes fan, I'd be going nuts with "Oh, J.J." gifs from The Cannonball Run. That's assuming that the Minnesota message boards can handle gifs, of course.
Happy for him but annoyed as a Lions fan because he'll be good there.
Congratulations young man! Thanks for all you did for the Wolverines!
And they did it without a [big] trade, so they'll have more resources available. I'm surprised the Giants didn't move on from their QB-superfund-site, but clearly they didn't have JJ in the same group as the top three QBs.
I guess the Lions need to draft Chop Robinson and a DB so they don't keep hearing "McCarthy to Jefferson - touchdown!" :</
They did trade for him, though not as far up as they were going to, and I think only other picks.
True, just one pick up with minimal cost, rather than the big move to #5 that was forecast.
Yes:)!!!! That's my quarterback!! JJ to JJ! Skol!
JJ- congrats to you. I predict you will in the future be the most accomplished of all the QBs drafted.
I'll hate rooting against him (and Hutchinson) in the division every year, but it's an ideal landing spot. They have real weapons and are a much better put together franchise than, say, the Bears or the Football Team.
Great destination.
Congrats to JJ.
Told my kids we’re moving to Minnesota.
I’m so damn happy as life long Vikings fan!!!
JJ is going to the most “complete” NFL team that needed a QB
Decent OL, OK defense, great WRs and TE, solid RBs … he can win right away, and win a lot
April 25th, 2024 at 10:23 PM ^
They traded again and got an edge that could be a legend by the time he is done.
Hutch v JJ twice a year.
Happy for him but not for my Lions fandom. Wtf. Now the North just got ALOT harder.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:01 PM ^
JJ = Fran Tarkenton?
April 25th, 2024 at 10:07 PM ^
Loved watching him play. Congratulations JJ!!
April 25th, 2024 at 10:12 PM ^
Vikings just traded up again to take Dallas Turner. JJ will be set-up for success over his entire rookie contract. He’ll win the starting job fairly quickly and should be succesful in Minnesota. I worried about him going a few other places, but with the way the draft fell I believe he’ll have the best career. Daniels and Maye are both doomed. I truly believe Williams will be mediocre because he’s not going to deal with losing well. Penix could carve out a solid career in Atlanta. Nix could be solid but the Broncos have very poor resources over the next few years and a very bad team as-is.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:15 PM ^
Very happy until the Lions play him.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:24 PM ^
Sucks to see JJ in the same division with the Lions, but probably a good landing spot for him. The Vikings have some talent around him. Hope to see him emerge as the best QB in this draft, except twice a year when they face the Lions.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:33 PM ^
All the emotions right now...
1.) Happy as hell for JJ. This is the absolute best team he could have landed with. Weapons galore and a GREAT coach.
2.) Fucking pissed as a Lions fan. Minny is having a hell of a draft.
3.) Happy as hell as a sport card collector. I'm snatching up as many JJ rookie cards as I can. I truly believe he's going to be a great NFL QB.
April 25th, 2024 at 10:43 PM ^
Congrats JJ! I'm looking forward to watching him prove all the doubters wrong yet again.
Bet!
April 25th, 2024 at 10:46 PM ^
As a Vikings fan I love this and have already preordered my jersey.