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Vikings Coach Kevin O’Connell’s Love for Training Camp Shows in the Details
- On July 24, Justin Jefferson noted there has been a need for patience with quarterback JJ McCarthy returning from a nine-month meniscus surgery recovery.
- Despite injury setbacks, Justin Jefferson is held out of training camp with a minor left hamstring strain, and the first padded practice comes Monday.
- In red zone drills, McCarthy fired touchdown passes to Nailor and Hockenson, and Kevin O'Connell is working on his arm strength, noting he sometimes throws too hard.
- WR Justin Jefferson said `have to have that patience`, while Albert Breer noted they've seen progress drill after drill from him on ongoing progress.
- Looking to the future, teammates and coaches expect big things from J.J. McCarthy in year two and plan to re-evaluate Justin Jefferson next week.
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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s love for training camp shows in the details
Kevin O’Connell began devising his schedule for training camp months ago. He spent long hours meticulously crafting a daily plan for Vikings players, coaches and support staff to follow practically down to the minute.
Chip Scoggins: Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s love for training camp shows in the details
MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin O’Connell began devising his schedule for training camp months ago. He spent long hours meticulously crafting a daily plan for Minnesota Vikings players, coaches and support staff to follow practically down to the minute.
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Takeaways from Day 4 of Vikings training camp
Nobody should question J.J. McCarthy’s arm strength. Not anymore. Though it seemed to be a knock on him coming out of college — perhaps because the University Michigan boasted such a potent running attack — McCarthy has consistently shown the ability to let it rip since being drafted by the Vikings. In fact, McCarthy actually might throw it too hard at times, which is something head coach Kevin O’Connell has been working on with him during the e…
Vikings' Justin Jefferson Addresses J.J. McCarthy Growing Pains
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been here before.Starting his third training camp with a third different starting quarterback in as many years, the Vikings superstar has maintained that it doesn’t matter who is throwing him the ball.However, J.J. McCarthy has required something new from Jefferson.At practice on July 24, Jefferson admitted that there has been a need for “patience” with the 22-year-old quarterback who is retur…
Is J.J. McCarthy Already Ahead of Caleb Williams? - Zone Coverage
Training camp is a time for overreactions. Football fans have awakened from their July slumber, and when the gates open at TCO Performance Center, the first question on the minds of many Minnesota Vikings fans will be: How does J.J. McCarthy look in practice? It’s totally understandable considering the stakes that are riding on McCarthy’s first year as a starter. The Vikings were 14-3 last season and probably deserved a better fate after losing …
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