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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

Interesting breakdown on McCarthy's problems boiling down to his mechanics. Especially when he throws left.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/jj-mccarthy-biggest-issue-mechanics-kevin-oconnell/%23:~:text%3DThe%2520first%2520two%2520are%2520mostly,(@TheRealForno)%2520September%252016%252C%25202025&ved=2ahUKEwj5-uu24OCPAxUfSzABHX7CDMkQmL8OegQICBAC&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw2x0-6pw4jeDptTQK5VsvVF&ust=1758231377632000

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ORIGINAL: marty

I think Aaron Jones also made the play calling look better by turning a 2 yard loss into a 6 or 8 yard gain. This year it looks like Jones might have lost that burst.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

The last 4 meaningful games have looked the same regardless as to whom the QB is. Perhaps Det wrote the script as to how to stall the KOC offense.

IMO we need to lean way more into running the football setting up PA. Also need quick hitting crossing routes over the middle. Our oline can't protect the QB long enough for these slow developing passing routes that KOC has a hard on for. Needs to stick with the run too, he seems to panic and revert back to the pass if even one running play gets stuffed.

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ORIGINAL: Arlowe84

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

Interesting breakdown on McCarthy's problems boiling down to his mechanics. Especially when he throws left.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/jj-mccarthy-biggest-issue-mechanics-kevin-oconnell/%23:~:text%3DThe%2520first%2520two%2520are%2520mostly,(@TheRealForno)%2520September%252016%252C%25202025&ved=2ahUKEwj5-uu24OCPAxUfSzABHX7CDMkQmL8OegQICBAC&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw2x0-6pw4jeDptTQK5VsvVF&ust=1758231377632000

I was never big on the "character" and "leadership" BS, people usually say that about a player when they lack the skills to be successful at the next level. Basically what they said about Tim Tebow and Christian Ponder

I would also add JJ has an extremely slow release.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

The last 4 meaningful games have looked the same regardless as to whom the QB is. Perhaps Det wrote the script as to how to stall the KOC offense.

IMO we need to lean way more into running the football setting up PA. Also need quick hitting crossing routes over the middle. Our oline can't protect the QB long enough for these slow developing passing routes that KOC has a hard on for. Needs to stick with the run too, he seems to panic and revert back to the pass if even one running play gets stuffed.

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ORIGINAL: marty

I have a feeling Wentz will be a mixed bag, and behind this OL, and Jones and Addison out, will probably struggle, but might do ok against Cincy at home.

But I have a feeling it might not be long before we see Brosmer, maybe due to injury. But then again, I thought Darnold would get hurt last year, and he never did, and went 14-3.

Could you imagine how exciting it would be if Wentz led the team to 14-1 the rest of the ways ?

I also like what Brosmer showed, would like to see what he offers, but realize he could just be another preseason warrior.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

The last 4 meaningful games have looked the same regardless as to whom the QB is. Perhaps Det wrote the script as to how to stall the KOC offense.

IMO we need to lean way more into running the football setting up PA. Also need quick hitting crossing routes over the middle. Our oline can't protect the QB long enough for these slow developing passing routes that KOC has a hard on for. Needs to stick with the run too, he seems to panic and revert back to the pass if even one running play gets stuffed.

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ORIGINAL: Brad H

My theory is that McCarthy got benched more than he is badly injured. Rumors have it that Carson Wentz looked very good in practices leading up to our last game. They pulled the trigger on McCarthy quickly after the game. Usually there would be a 1-2 day period of evaluating the injury before announcing the backup as the starter. McCarthy has an ankle sprain, not a dislocation. Dude played the rest of the game with no limitations.

The look on O'Connell's face in the fourth quarter was one of...."oh shit, what have I done?"

I'm just sayin. I think dude got benched. O'Connell saw what I saw, and half the people in here saw....a kid that isn't ready to play in the NFL. All the enthusiasm and face paint in the world isn't going to help if you can't read a defense.

14-3

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: marty

I have a feeling Wentz will be a mixed bag, and behind this OL, and Jones and Addison out, will probably struggle, but might do ok against Cincy at home.

But I have a feeling it might not be long before we see Brosmer, maybe due to injury. But then again, I thought Darnold would get hurt last year, and he never did, and went 14-3.

Could you imagine how exciting it would be if Wentz led the team to 14-1 the rest of the ways ?

I also like what Brosmer showed, would like to see what he offers, but realize he could just be another preseason warrior.

I'm probably in the minority but I still think Wentz has some good to great football left in him.

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ORIGINAL: Chris Olson

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

The last 4 meaningful games have looked the same regardless as to whom the QB is. Perhaps Det wrote the script as to how to stall the KOC offense.

IMO we need to lean way more into running the football setting up PA. Also need quick hitting crossing routes over the middle. Our oline can't protect the QB long enough for these slow developing passing routes that KOC has a hard on for. Needs to stick with the run too, he seems to panic and revert back to the pass if even one running play gets stuffed.

I can't understand why KO kept calling such slow developing plays...

So surprised we didn't use the quick passing game to give us some rhythm

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Chris Olson

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

The last 4 meaningful games have looked the same regardless as to whom the QB is. Perhaps Det wrote the script as to how to stall the KOC offense.

IMO we need to lean way more into running the football setting up PA. Also need quick hitting crossing routes over the middle. Our oline can't protect the QB long enough for these slow developing passing routes that KOC has a hard on for. Needs to stick with the run too, he seems to panic and revert back to the pass if even one running play gets stuffed.

I can't understand why KO kept calling such slow developing plays...

So surprised we didn't use the quick passing game to give us some rhythm

yes, this....

i give o'connell all the blame for our offensive woes....

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

That guy is really lighting it up over in the Pacific Northwest [&:]


2 TD's and 2 picks while the bust of the century in Minny has 2 and 3 and is 22 YO's.

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

That guy is really lighting it up over in the Pacific Northwest [&:]


2 TD's and 2 picks while the bust of the century in Minny has 2 and 3 and is 22 YO's.

bust of the century?

We've already determined that after just two games, one of which he engineered a bigtime comeback and won?

A Little soon for that, methinks.

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

That guy is really lighting it up over in the Pacific Northwest [&:]


2 TD's and 2 picks while the bust of the century in Minny has 2 and 3 and is 22 YO's.

bust of the century?

We've already determined that after just two games, one of which he engineered a bigtime comeback and won?

A Little soon for that, methinks.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

That guy is really lighting it up over in the Pacific Northwest [&:]


2 TD's and 2 picks while the bust of the century in Minny has 2 and 3 and is 22 YO's.

bust of the century?

We've already determined that after just two games, one of which he engineered a bigtime comeback and won?

A Little soon for that, methinks.

I guess my sarcasm wasn't apparent.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

That guy is really lighting it up over in the Pacific Northwest [&:]


2 TD's and 2 picks while the bust of the century in Minny has 2 and 3 and is 22 YO's.

bust of the century?

We've already determined that after just two games, one of which he engineered a bigtime comeback and won?

A Little soon for that, methinks.

I guess my sarcasm wasn't apparent.

I think he was jabbing at Brad H more than countering you....lol

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

That guy is really lighting it up over in the Pacific Northwest [&:]


2 TD's and 2 picks while the bust of the century in Minny has 2 and 3 and is 22 YO's.

bust of the century?

We've already determined that after just two games, one of which he engineered a bigtime comeback and won?

A Little soon for that, methinks.

I guess my sarcasm wasn't apparent.

I think he was jabbing at Brad H more than countering you....lol

I was jabbing at the term bust of the century.

I'll admit that I didn't read back over several posts to get all the context etc when I responded here.

So Sorry I missed the sarcasm.

But I am certain from the history of this place that someone did already give up on JJ McCarthy.