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@M_Cassel16 explains how Kevin O'Connell's system with the @Vikings is so good for QBs with @mrBobbyBones

https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/19...1951134764

There, I said it.  I just get this feeling.  Both are talented QBs with big arms.  McCarthy is a redshirt rookie.  Darnold always had "head" issues and a deliberate (and slightly slow) progression.  Despite his youth, I think McCarthy is better suited for the mental aspect of the NFL.

The new and improved line is huge.  With Fries and Kelly contributing to the line, I think it's safe to assume our Interior line will not continue to look like the local Target store on Black Friday offering door buster deals.  I also think it's huge to bring in two interior linemen that are very familiar with each other.  Assuming Darrisaw is back and playing at his level, that line should be better than frankly I can remember for the Vikings.  We've talked about the improved line giving JJ a chance to not be running for his life half the time.  The one thing that doesn't get talked about enough is on the longer passing plays.  There were lots of games last year where receivers broke WIDE open but the pressure prevented getting the ball to the receivers.  Imagine the difference just another half second of protection would make for the longer and slower to develop plays that KOC loves to call.  The receiving corps should be improved even if Addison has to sit 3 games.  Hockenson wasn't fully back last year and I think Felton is an upgrade in receiver depth.  Also, the RB situation should be better this year although I'd still like to see them pick someone up at the last cuts.

The other reason that JJ will throw for more yards...at least one more game (assuming he stays healthy).  In spite of the schedule, I think the Vikings make the playoffs again...and win at least one post season game. JJ should be hitting stride by that time.

Again, I just got that feeling...

...and we have football! 

....and so are the hot takes. Prepare for the hyperbole!

Barstool Sports
@barstoolsports
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Jaxson Dart’s first 11 on 11 pass is a pick 6

Giants football is so back

Adam Hoge
@AdamHoge
First #Bears practice is in the books and there were some growing pains.

Ben Johnson got on Caleb & the first-team multiple times, and eventually pulled the entire unit in 7-on-7s after they couldn't get lined up twice in a row.

No sign of Luther Burden.
- Caleb Williams was picked off early in 11-on-11 drills. Tremaine Edmunds got him on a pass over the middle.

Ari Meirov
@MySportsUpdate
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#Bengals HC Zac Taylor said QB Joe Burrow will play more this preseason than ever before, as the team looks to start the season faster than in years past.

Expect the team on both sides of the ball to be more aggressive and edgier. Allen and Fries are full grown men that play with attitude and it will be contagious. Ryan Kelly said Fries will be ' a fan favorite ' because of the chip he plays with...and that's just a hard ass complimenting another hard ass. It'll be nice to leave the box of Tums tablets in the cabinet after watching the biggest fullback in the NFL playing center in Bradbury leave and Brandel sit his ass back down to backup. Hargrave is built like a cement block, dense and wide. Center of gravity is low. 

It'll be fun watching this team gel as the season goes on. But I think we'll see more fire on both sides of the ball than we've seen in awhile.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/...-rcna42423

We could be talking about him a lot come draft season in, um, 2032. 33 D1 offers at 14 years old. I think I see why. Btw, JJ McCarthy will still only be 29. 

VikingzFanPage
@vikingzfanpage
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3m
#Vikings G Will Fries (tibia) is “cleared and ready to go” and it’s more so about “ramping him up football wise” in the offense, per Kevin O’Connell.

 Purple Persuasion
@TPPSkol
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Kevin O’Connell noted that Christian Darrisaw won’t be a full participant but will be worked in slowly over the course of training camp. Darrisaw will participate in individual drills first, then get into team stuff.

KOC talking about JJM:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1947722234602160603

https://twitter.com/SleeperVikings/statu...2378597532

Alec Lewis
@alec_lewis
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4m
Kevin O'Connell on J.J. McCarthy: "You feel the energy and the enthusiasm not only that he has brought to the group, but they're reciprocating right back to him."

VikingzFanPage
@vikingzfanpage
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1m
“He’s been in the building a lot, he’s absolutely had a phenomenal offseason.”

#Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell on JJ McCarthy

https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-owner-car...witter_atn

They did the right thing for the position by bringing in Danny Dimes for a QB competition, but that's going to make Richardson wilt under the pressure because Dimes is a calm, talented big armed dude. I don't think AT has the fortitude to shine in this scenario but having said that, I think he's a bust regardless of what they try to do. 

He and Will Levis are going to be available either next season or the one after. And if Caleb Williams shits the bed this season, there's going to be some nervous hens in the Chicago front office that might have to consider some things they weren't planning on considering. Oh the best laid plans.....