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Rookies report tomorrow!
It starts tomorrow! Most Vikings fans are exciting and anxious to see JJ McCarthy play. The season will ride on his progress which is a good thing for the long haul. I expect he will do just as well as the rookie quarterbacks did last year save for running as well as Jayden Daniels. He should complete a high percentage of his passes (65% plus) and will likely finish close to or over 4000 yards passing. His TD to INT ratio probably will be right around where the other rookies were at last year if not better. The Vikings have done an excellent job creating an environment (i.e., supporting cast) around him so that he can succeed. He will only need to play QB and not have to try and do too much. I expect some struggles but that happens with all rookies.
We need and deserve a rookie QB that shines and becomes a long term fixture (10 years) at the QB position playing at a high level no?
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 training camp will begin with rookies and quarterbacks reporting on July 20th, followed by the rest of the team on July 22nd. The first open practice to the public will be on Saturday, July 26th. Practices will be held at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings News and Links
Minnesota Vikings training camp 2025 preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines
Preseason Schedule
Week 1: vs. Houston Texans | Saturday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Week 2: vs. New England Patriots | Saturday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. ET
Week 3: at Tennessee Titans | Friday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. ET (CBS)
What You Need To Know
*1) It’s all about J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota. The second-year quarterback will be under the microscope as he takes over an offense that rejuvenated Sam Darnold’s career last season. The Vikings decided not to buffer McCarthy with a veteran backup after Daniel Jones opted to sign with Indianapolis. Apologies to the Sam Howell stans, but he’s not a threat to McCarthy. The former first-round pick inherited the Porsche of offenses, which has made almost every driver look good. Kevin O’Connell is a proven QB whisperer, so the assumption is that McCarthy should have little trouble keeping things afloat. With Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and a remade offensive line, the Vikes offer weapons to aid the young signal-caller. Minnesota is a 14-win club that, on paper, improved entering 2025. The loudest question is McCarthy and whether he can keep the engine humming after...
