Daily Norseman
The “debates” are already on fire and we have not even made it to Christmas. Man, I thought the team would be more successful. The lack of success (i.e., wins) is always the bottom line. Development of players is tough because patience is indeed a virtue. But that is hard to sell and buy. Be patient and thew QB will get better. What if he does’nt? How many 67-10, 6-11, 5-12 seasons are fans expected to absorb?
I have been saying that I do not think the head coach or GM are in danger of losing their jobs because they just were extended. Others have said that does not matter and they could, in fact, be let go. I am getting beat a little into submission about KAM. I do not know the details of his deal and if the Wilfs are OK with giving away millions but I suppose they could do it. They do it on players all the time. Whatever they do, they better do it quickly after the season is over in order for the new GM to get his staff (i.e., scouts) together to prepare for free agency and the draft. The last thing I want to see is the Wilfs let KAM run free agency and the draft and then let him go. Makes no sense to me.
That is a little ways off still. I want to see JJ play more consistently. I am not blaming KOC for anything. This dude should be prepared to handle the offense and to at least not sail passes over dudes heads when he is not pressured. I am hopeful that JJ will be better.
J.J. McCarthy on Returning to Action for Vikings Against Commanders in Week 14
McCarthy is slated to start against Washington Sunday after being sidelined last weekend while in concussion protocol. He spoke with media members Thursday afternoon and acknowledged the overthinking O’Connell referenced, as well as noting his mentality has changed since playing the Packers in Week 12.
“I was just too focused on doing every rep perfect and making sure every little detail was crossed and checked off,” he said. “Coach O’Connell and Coach [Josh] McCown [talked] to me about, ‘Hey, let’s worry about that stuff in the offseason. Go out there, play your ball. Just, execute the plan at the end of the day.’
“That frees up a lot of space mentally to be instinctual, react and respond to what the defense has given me,” McCarthy added.
“You only have so much brain space and so much intention and attention going into every play,” McCarthy said. “So, it just opens it up a lot more.”
“You know, I really want to please the coaches and do everything right,” he said. “But at the end of the day, it happens so fast. This game moves too quick. You have to … think on the fly and react. The paralysis by analysis shows up sometimes....
