Today I am going to be breaking down why I believe JJ McCarthy is the best QB in the 2024 NFL Draft. Leave a like and let me know in the comment if you think he'll be a great QB, or a bust!
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I've lived in MN almost all my life n been a Vikings fan for 35 yrs and i absolutely LOVE that we picked up McCarthy. Bad ass qb.
As a Michigan fan watched him for 3 years and you got the best leader in the draft. When the times are tough and your offence is in 3 and long and you have to convert, JJ is going to get you those yards. I have seen it develop for 3 years and he has gotten better and better at it and will continue to get better at it I believe. He didn't do anything different than what Andrew Luck did at Stanford. Only thing is the style of football has changed so now the running game has not had as much value in football as a whole and most teams just pass more. Harbaugh football is NFL Football to a degree so it is mostly situational from start to finish with heavy run focus but you need great QB play to get you out of the third and 7+ situations that you will find yourself get into. Even though I am a Michigan fan I watch all of college football because of my channel and I will tell you now that from 10-20 yards passing on the run throwing across his body only maybe Mahomes is better. Really just throwing on the run in general he is great and very good at feeling the pressure and escaping and knowing when to run or extend plays. If you look at Maye, Caleb, Daniels and other QBs in the draft they didn't attack the intermediate middle on the field often. A lot of screens and short routes or long bombs 20+ yards. In the NFL you have to throw to that area of the field and that is what separates the greats from the journeymen. He already has that in his tool-belt.
@@MaxPowersCFB Appreciate your knowledge of the kid. I didn't follow Michigan much but obviously knew the name. Then finding out KOC and JJ knew each other from before, then checking out the qbs in the draft n watching film on him n i couldn't be more excited for this yr. I'm dying to see him play I'm assuming unless Darnold gets hurt this yr JJ will just be developing n since the prior relationship i don't feel like KOC would rush that development n risk getting JJ hurt n I'm ok with that cuz i don't want him too, either. If i had to wager, I'd say JJ is almost guaranteed to be a big name n will probably get franchised. I also feel like he's that good and i think he matches this team perfectly. We needed a scrambler, Cousins could never fill that role. And, dont get me wrong, i liked cousins especially the first few yrs but he wanted more n more money but couldn't deliver but 1 playoff win. He was good, but would never be his future asking price. I was actually wanting to see Cousins go even if it meant a few yrs of rebuilding. I have a feeling it was the best decision in recent history for MN and trading hardly anything to get up n draft McCarthy couldn't of worked out better. Plus he's got those cross passes n can complete passes of multiple distances while taking a big hit. I think a lot of the QBs in this draft will be stars but i think this kid is gonna be a superstar n get more playoff wins than Cousins in 2-3 yrs for sure.
@@jbus8810 One thing I will say is the year before when JJ was a sophomore, he was battling Senior B1G Champion Cade McNamara for the starting job and when it was all said and done it was virtually a no contest because it was night and day watching both play. They can try to limit JJ and bring him along slowly but JJ is not going to sit back and just say ok I am just going to hold a clipboard. Darnold is not Aaron Rogers so to me them saying even that they want to be patient is them just talking coach speak. Everyone who has watched JJ knows that he will be starting sooner rather than later. In some ways I think it is an advantage because he has the skills even though they were not seen much in college. That element of surprise can help a lot. Also, he is the youngest at 21 so he has way more room to develop than others in the draft. Most of the others are all finished products.
same except i live in michigan so it’s a double win!
People were hyping this man up like crazy??? As soon as he’s drafted to an amazing team, we decided to turn the narrative and call him a bust???? Wildin 😂
It's because he landed in Minny. They never take us seriously.
The nfl had a MN torture fetish
@@sleazeberg because theres nothing about yall to take seriously a franchise who always falls shirt when it matters
@@teddrickhargrave who goes out of their way to post some negative shit like this? 🤣🤣
Been a Michigan fan my whole life and when JJ finally got the start I was so damn happy and look what he did . NFC North definitely is now the strongest division in the NFL .
JJM fits that Vikings O like a glove.
If there's a spot or two he doesn't, you can bet the farm KOC will adjust them until it does.
Honestly the better Darnold plays the better for JJ too
I don’t understand the Darnold hate. The guy has never had a chance. He went 2nd in 2019 and has been on crap systems. I’m excited no matter who starts for the Vikes this year.
Darnold has been dealt bad hands, from the Green Fungus aka Jets who had an awful couching staff to end up in an even worse situation in Carolina. He did land in a good place last season in San Francisco. Now he's weapons, a Head Couch in O'Connell who's hopefully going to bring the best out of him.
People love to hate and fans listen to talking heads an follow the leader. Sheep. KOC is a smart dude and just maybe he knows something talking heads do not. Look how cousins was treated. They loved him when in Washington and hated him when he got paid
@@danielebailey3035 So true and now that he on the falcons he magically a top 5 qb that can win a superbowl
@@sewerrat8054Who are you talking about? 🤣
@@sleazeberg Never heard of sarcasm apparently
Well as an Alabama fan, I will tell you you probably shouldn't underestimate JJ, I thought we would have run through. He is a pretty damn good field general
Respect to you from a Michigan fan. I'd be lying if I thought we wouldn't have a hard time against Bama in the rose bowl. I was super fortunate to be able to see it in person. Met some real nice Tide fans... And a small percentage of fans that made me wanna throw down 😂 but it kind of goes to show, that small percentage wouldn't have the ability to develop that much cockiness if their team wasn't legendary 😊
Respect for saying that! You could never meet an osu fan who would say that, even to save their own lives.
Michigan fan here and honestly it’s good to hear he made an impression because that is a sign of a good QB. I even being a Michigan fan wondered if this was the right guy and the more I go back and focus on just him and the maturity he shows and his clarity in expressing his thoughts, the more I’m thinking this will work out correctly.
I'm coming back to this when it ages like Jennifer Aniston
Thing is She doesn’t AGE !
@@RWildekrav66 whoosh
lmao I see what you did there king
you think JJ's breasts will droop? I guess it's possible
McCarthy is my number one clutch QB. He has all the tools to be great. His most important attribute? Clutch.
Most important attribute… WINNER !
He's Brady clutch.
@@RWildekrav66 YES. how did I miss that. Clutch -> Wins baby
Lmao haters gonna hate. It was all about the running game and defense…said the Haters. Put anyone in that system, they would’ve won the Nat, said the Haters. Yet, before McCarthy went to Michigan, under the same coach and system, Michigan couldn’t get over the hump. But the haters said anyone under that system would’ve won…🤷🏻♀️ If they ain’t hating, you ain’t doing it right.
I remember how many years it took with the "He's a system QB and only wins because he's with that team/coach" before people finally admitted that Brady was good.
That's my QB
@petert834 please stop comparing this guy to Brady please only 1 QB should be even considered to him and we all know who that is. And it ain't McCarthy. He has a lot to prove just like every other rookie QB.
Why is it haters? Michigan did run the football and play defense. Didn't they? Point me to the game where JJ makes all the pro reads and throws. You can't because he never did. That doesn't mean he can't. We don't know? But you definitely can't say he's gonna be rookie of the year either. How could you? We never seen him have to make those kind of throws. It's not hate. Just facts.
@330wiz7 their run game wasn't as dominant as you think. Defense, maybe. But I didn't see a lot of draft prospects from that side coming out. Did you watch him play against Bama? Or anything other than a quick highlight reel?
I’m confident in the pick because I’m confident in Coach Kevin O’Connell If you know anything about KOC his passion is the QB position, so I trust his evaluation He got the most out of Kirk Cousins, he made him play more fearless than he ever had in his career He is going to get the absolute best out of McCarthy, idk where that ceiling will be but I just hope it’s fun
27 and 1 at Michigan. Sounds like a winner. Happy Viking homer wishing Kirk the best but having real hope here!
hes mid
Best Michigan QB since Brady
He was better than Brady as a college QB. Objectively, in many regards, he is the best Michigan QB.
Greenard, Turner, Van Ginkel, Ivan Pace Jr, Phillips, Harrison Smith & Murphy under Brian Flores.. Top 5 defense incoming mark my words
McCarthy is the best qb in the draft and it'll show when he wins a couple rings in MN
Vikes have to break the curse first
This has all been a part of a well orchestrated plan. Kwesi has been intentially shedding the old and expensive players, at positions of lesser value. And making all of the moves they needed to trade up for QB. They tried to trade up to 3 for Maye (likely) but NE said no. It was reported that they offered 11, 23, and next year's 1st. I'm thankful NE declined because JJ at 10 was a steal. NO ONE. I repeat. NO ONE thought Sam Darnold was signed to be the starter. He was always seen as a bridge QB if the draft went horrifically bad, an early season starter if the rookie needs time, and a back up as a best case scenario if the rookie doesn't need time.
You know, I've heard this "Maye" preference from everyone but the Vikings themselves. I wonder about that because MAye isn't the fit for this offense that JJM is. You can be certain KOC surely saw it. Yeah, they tried to trade up, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if it was for JJM.
It’s Minnesota’s turn to win a Super Bowl.
But only after the bears
😂😂😂@@ShadyAcacia
@@ShadyAcaciaOnly after the Lions. Then it's you guys.
@@ShadyAcaciaCaleb will be a bust, and Bears coaches suck
@@nenkuthao5534 keep fighting the good fight unpaid soldier.
JJ McCarthy will be a bust......in Canton.
This is the best comment ever!
I see what ya did there, well played sir, well played.
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When u just look at the viking offense its absolutely terrifying for opposing teams, the wr's are the best duo in the nfl, the running back is awesome, the tight end is one of the best in the league, the offensive line is strong, and if mccarthy is athletic and throws very accurate passses, the defense will need 14 players just to cover all this talent. its over MN superbowl bound.
Idk Jamaar Chase and Tee Higins still exist Not to mention the Trio in Chi-Town of Moore, Allen and Odunze
Jones at RB is a killer for opposing teams . That guy hits the hole faster than anyone I’ve ever seen and has the power to break tackles .
The Vikes arguably have the best Offensive Tackle duo in the league, but the interior line still needs a little work. Other than that I agree with you 100%!
Our defense needs to be solid. You can’t win every game by trying to outscore the other team.
JJ has the "IT" factor. He is a true winner! The Vikings will be in Championship contention within the next two years. If JJ doesn't start initially, he will take over for Darnold around week #6 or 7 at the latest. SKOL!
JJ doesnt have any factor🤣🤣🤣michigan has been winning in spite of him not because of him🤣alex orji who was on the bench prolly also would've been winning
@@liljohnny301 maybe we should let him play an NFL season or two before we start making the Ryan Leaf comparisons eh? How many NATL Championships did Harbaugh win with any other QB he had at UM? Right.
@@user-df3ud3qp6w if u just turn on the tape u can literally see that he's not anything special at all lmao
@@liljohnny301let's see what he can do in the pros before we judge.
@@liljohnny301what a moron little Johnny is. You must not watch much football huh?
J.J. to Jets is going to be pure magic. SKOL!
Mccarthy is a day 1 starter, his mental calmness is on another level
The Vikings are so underrated, they finally got a talented young team on both sides of the ball and the nfl fandom thinks they are bad? They’ve been dealing with old farts on their roster eating up their salary cap space for years. They have a potential championship roster for years to come if things fall their way.
Without a Doubt !!!! Of the years QB class JJ will be the first to make the playoffs and lead his team to a SB . And I’m a Bears Fan !
You never know….to all the haters out there look up Tom Bradys pro day LMAO. Also you just don’t know the best QB in this draft could have been hidden in the 2nd/3rd round.
you're speaking logic and i love it!
Yesss he’s the best Qb in the draft and he’s my fav nfl Qb I have so much faith in J.J.
😂😂. hasn’t thrown more then 35 passes in a single college game btw. dude is gonna struggle he’s no cj stroud. u can’t take a guy that basically got here from a run heavy offense to then be expected to cary a nfl team. justin jefferson isn’t gonna put up with this lol
@@dj.sobxrbeyou obviously don't understand schemes...
Time will tell, internet opinions account for exactly 0 wins
I’m a fan of McCarthy. He’s by no means the best QB but he does have an incredibly high ceiling. Landed in possibly the best possible situation for him and it will be exciting to see how he turns out.
What does having a “high ceiling” even mean? It’s either he got it or don’t!
Oh, he's the best.
As a Vikings fan I’m kind of angry no one has been talking about Brandon Powell, who had an amazing season last year.
As a lions fan, the Vikings are by far my most feared team for us. Definitely not the bears. I believe Williams will be a bust. I just feel he is not ready for the nfl. Too immature. JJ won’t disappoint. He is a winner at all levels. He gets his whole team to win. He is huge in tight spots or close games. He doesn’t make mistakes.
if the vikings had the number one pick they'd have taken Williams. Also, I'd be careful with that. the bears dog walked the lions 7/8 quarters last year. I wouldn't even be mad if Williams busted, except for the hailstorm of annoying narratives that will emerge stronger than ever with people blaming Chicago. I don't want the first lgbtQB in the nfl.I like the backup more but I dont get what I want when it comes to football so thats how I know Williams is gonna be nasty.
I love your videos but you need a better background. Some lighting and all that. Great stuff though!
Darnold had a big tool box coming out of college and never really was put in the right situation. He has all the advantages that McCarthy has and I want to see what Darnold can do with the MN offense and being coached by a good coach. I would love to see Darnold play well and give the Vikings 2 options at QB. I think McCarthy is going to be huge and I hope Darnold is either a quaility backup that you are not afraid to start or turns into a high draft pick through a trade. The only question mark I have on McCarthy is can he handle the pro game mentally and the speed of the game. Many players have the physical tools but they can't process the information fast enough and make the right decisions fast enough at the pro level. I can't wait to see McCarthy in purple.
This is kinda Daltons perfect chance to fly high & he also knows with these available weapons if he don't fly high , is career will die, I think he will do way better then people think , it's nice to have a mobile gun slinger again , Kirk was beyond boring to watch & could never beat good teams in the PO only won 1time
The narrative that people really think MN lost Cousins in FA is laughable. They didn't extend him after the 2022 season for a reason, because they had zero intention of signing him.
Excellent piece...very well stated opinions. I will not be surprised if JJ is the starter from the beginning of the season. The young man is a sponge for learning this game. He has an indominable spirit and plenty of talent. Contrary to the many doubters and haters who have come here and made fools of themselves his football intelligence for the playing of the position is elite. JJ spent most of two years in an NFL style offensive system and as a 20 year old he directed an undefeated offense that won an NC-with a roster ranked in the teens. Any criticisms of JJ in this regard are deeply embedded in pathological ignorance.
As a Vikings fan, I'm gobbling up this type of content. Setting myself up for heartbreak? Maybe. I don't care. We haven't had reasons to be excited in a hot minute. JJ, Jets and Co. bringing a SB to Minny. #SKOL
Def setting up for heartbreak.
@@user-ms5gi8xv8e ok bot
Vikings have been a real good organization and established that so well
Definitely agree
SKOL!!! Let’s go JJ to JJ
Obvious click bait engagement LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO
If everything goes right, Vikings could win Superbowl in 2025-2026. With Flores' defense and more defensive talents, the defense could be scary.
Going to be very interesting next 2-4 seasons
Another W video
Vikings think they got one in jj is gonna be hilarious
Didnt you do a video a month ago saying he was going to be a giant bust?
This is hilarious 😂
What’s crazy is we still have money, I’ll keep those rookie CBs we drafted and sign Gilmore for 1-2 years 💯 that would be major
Instant click. I will always take Vikings hype videos
I mean mullene threw 400 yards with the Vikings system
JJ with JJ
Well been a Vikings fan since Fran the man was playing. I am just going to go all in with JJ and if he does great then YESSS, if he does not pan out then we keep trying.
cannot tell yet how good any of these qbs will be in the nfl
One fallacy keeps going around. Minnesota was NOT in a deperate situation since they planned to be done with Cousins after the 2023 season regardless after 6 years, 135 million dollars, and one PO win. They didn't extend Cousins after 2022 as they had previous years, and there were no serious talks before FA began. They knew this draft was rich in QB talent and Kwesi and KOC wanted their own. The one stone cold fact about it was as unfortunate as Cousins' injury was to him and his family, it was serendipitous for the Vikings because instead of thier usual 9-11 wins and another one and done in the PO, they went 7-10 and landed high enough to get their QB!
No QB, the Vikes were, in fact, desperate, as who knew how draft would play out. Their future was on the line, the heat was on, and the stakes were high. They wanted KC back, but he demanded the BANK, fully guaranteed. MN is WAY better off without the Stat Master...
@@docholliday6285 They would have extended KC in 2022 if they really wanted him. KC even offered a reduced contract and they said no. Please show me what evidence you have they were "desperate" and where in hell you see the "heat was on" in any respect but the fevered minds of some fans. All I see was the execution of a multiyear plan that cleared high priced contracts on players no longer living up to them, signing a top 3 overall pick who never had a team around him and who could turn it around, diversted themselves of almost 60 million in dead cap, and drafted quality FAs instead of barrel scrapings. JJM was a target all along, but it was just luck that got him here at 10 without burning the multiple picks they were willing to spend.
I don’t think the Vikings “scrambled in free agency” to get Sam Darnold. I think the Vikings knew all along they wanted a decent bridge QB no matter who they drafted so they went with Darnold.
JJ has a bigger IQ of defenses and is a system guy. NFL teams like the Vikings were smart in their pick.
JJ YESSIR, krich is should be the 1st overall pick tho.
I agree cant believe i went undrafted
He the next zach wilson
Our offense is so good that truthfully, Darnold is the one that shouldn’t be being underestimated. He can seriously earn a full season’s worth of playing time if KOC can get his best out of him, which I think he can.
Vikings season going as plan getting young qb, letting players go reloading in draft & are new free agent signings, where moving on up! Skol Vikings baby 💜 2024
mccarthy is going to be SCARY good.
They will break hearts
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 great job. This is going to age like milk.
Look I’ll tell you what JJ M if anything he’s going to be a good QB , with the right team the SSB can be possible in the future, why well it’s a reason we were still 7-10 and weren’t in picks 2-4 with 4 different QBs in the season it’s because the coaching and players, the way they were starting to develop through the season last year was impressive and + with the injuries other guys stepped up, I believe last year was a blessing in disguise, people won’t be expecting us to do much, other thing is the Vikings aren’t on this high they have nothing to lose, also other year with Flores is going to be a problem, the cap space is opening the Vikings are in a position that can shoot them to being top 5 in the NFL in 1 or 2 years and I’m excited
JJ has the potential to be a more talented and athletic Alex Smith. Very smart, great arm, amazing footwork, pocket awareness appears to be better than most rookie Qb prospects in recent memory, and has a killer instinct about him that we were missing in Kirk Cousins. Sleeper here is Sam Darnold. JJ and JJ need to spend time together and we'll know right away what the potential could be with our new JJ
JJ is rly like a that he’s him
big bust
He sucks! Very inaccurate.
@@MahiMahi4757-zr9zf How’s he in accurate? And he doesn’t suck
@@gopackers848 nah a hit with the Vikings
@@MahiMahi4757-zr9zfcompleted 72 percent of his passes last year… are you mentally disabled
I’ll still be going with my boy jd but jj is gonna be unbelievable and he’s so many targets to throw to
😂😂😂 alright! He went to the best possible destination. So It's ROY or BUST literally! This would be so embarrassing for both parties. To have Jefferson and Addison and you don't win the ROY, my goodness.
'Sam the Man' Darnold is much better than you suggest!
Why can’t people accept that J.J. Is a GOOD QB. They Jealous!!! They got their butts kicked by him in College and can’t grow up and admit he is a good QB!!! GO VIKINGS!!! The better you are the more people hate that can’t accept it! We live in a time where people would rather hate than LOVE! VERY SAD!!! Sure J.J. May struggle that’s normal with every QB. Look at Tom Brady, The Mannings, there are many more in the past!!! What McCarthy has going for him is his love for God, his willing to learn and listen to his coaches, he is a great kid that is VERY HUMBLE and thank God he does not read all these posts he stays away from Social Media!!! Vikings have a GREAT QB and you haters will see!!! P.S. Watch the KZhead when J.J. Was being born! His dad said his name will be Johnathan James they will call him J.J. And he will grow up to be a GREAT QUARTERBACK!!! What does that tell you???
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Well, we will see on McCarthy but I am glad Cousins moved on. Nice guy, funny, and all that. Yet, he was eating up too much cap space for little results. Atlanta can enjoy, but you should realize why felt they needed to draft a QB in the top ten. Given the division Atlanta is in I would expect they will have a good upcoming season with Cousins but not much more after first season.
Yes
Dont do crack kids 😂
Leave the crack to those in Chicago. Passed on JJ for LGBT-QB5 in this draft
@@R00sterf1shyou’re not a serious person…
@@Kuffdad Williams is the biggest sure fire bust I’ve ever seen.
JJ to JJ sounds good to me
You look like Jared Goff :D
Let him start from the get go Patrick started go JJ I believe in you give em hell
The same great system for JJ is going to resurrect DARNOLD's career...he is 26 and not reached his ceiling. Skol.😮
The Dirty Birds did Cousins dirty.. I hope it works out for ATL but that's a weird situation two QB's competing when Cousins is guaranteed 100mil, you got two guys competing for the locker room, the fans, coaches when it should've been Kirk's team, although never played a snap and a rookie QB with that much talent who's going to want to play not sit and learn (and I wouldn't blame him).. just a stupid pick imho only because of the situation, smart pick if Cousins is the starter and Penix is cool with sitting but that probably ain't happening. We'll definitely see Penix start this year. McCarthy definitely moved into a great situation, division is tougher but I think MN can rise up.. they have to take care of business at home vs Chi, GB and DET at minimum. Was ATL still butt hurt over that loss to MN and Dobbs from 23' I just don't get over paying Cousins and going Penix?
Sam Darnold didn't look good his last college bowl game. Knew then he was over hyped
Short answer. Yes. He will be a nightmare to defend.
8:12 JJ is none of those things too. He barely proved anything. The defense and running game on Michigan did all the work and JJ just showed up to take snaps and hand the ball off
JJ is a winner period.
Nope wrong did you not see that video at the mall where he was missing throws
8:44 you definitely can’t use him throwing less INT’s when he barely threw the ball
He still passed the ball enough for it to be a valid point, he passed for 3000 yards in 2023 and only threw 4 ints 3 of those being in the same early season game
On top of 22 passing tds for a 167.4 passer rating
Everything you have said, is true words homie!!😂
Git-R-Done, JJM!
Focused on running the ball…. Running the ball
After this video if somebody would have told me you were a Green Bay fan… I would have said” YEAH FUCCN RIGHT!”… you did a good job for an opp
That's my QB, skol! I won't respond to haters.
You kinda look like Jared Goff
Nobody besides Minn. called the Jets for pick 10…
JJ is the best of the class? BAHAHAHA
My 2024 Vikings record prediction 6 -11 SORRY division is loaded
Fair, but i think they sneak into the playoffs
Stetson Bennett won 2 National championships with the Bulldogs he can't get on an NFL field. The team does matter.
They moved on from Cook last year, bro.
It's ok, we got KOC to help him succeed
Saw the title came here to laugh at you didn't even watch. As a michigan fan I laughed when the Vikings traded up to draft him I audibly laughed. Keep the receipts
Their number one guy was ALWAYS Drake Maye.
I dont think he the best but he will make winning plays when you need it like Eli
Bro has lost his mind
I think Sam Darnold will have a solid season he will be in the best situation he will ever be in and with O'connle has gotten the most from Dobbs and mullens and it allows JJ to learn and develop for a year its a win win if Sam is sam old Sam we still have a 1st round pick next year and whats wrong with sitting a Rookie QB its a flawd take not everyone is CJ stroud and next year is to me when chamionship window opens with one of the most cap space paired with a first round pick.