Kevin O'Connell Breaks Down J.J. McCarthy's College Film from Michigan After Being Drafted 

Coach O’Connell has a future as an TV analyst after he wins us multiple Super Bowls.

These next couple years are going to be some of the best we’ll have

Great guy. You can tell he is a wonderful teacher of men with no ego and all the competitive fire. We're very happy as Vikings fans to have him!

Lions and Michigan extreme fan here, gonna root for JJ

I'm very happy we have JJ in the house!

These are the things the untrained eye doesn't see. I said long ago that JJ is the most NFL ready QB in the draft... Folks get too enamored with big numbers... Situational awareness and execution on 3rd down or in clutch moments is what wins championships... Combine that with arm strength, anticipation and accuracy,,, it's a wrap... JJ will have one hell of a career...

50+ year Viking fan. Absolutely love KOC, Flo, Wilfs and K-dawg! Great things are in store for us long-suffering Minnesota faithful. SKOL!

J.J. McCarthy & KOC seem to have similar leadership styles & football IQ. I hope with KOC as a teacher J.J. can be what KOC wanted to be as a QB during his time in the league.

O'Connell rocking that Belichick cut off hoodie. Respect.

KOC and JJ are going to be a great combo

Lions fan and Michigan fan here. Love everything JJ brings on and off the field, and Coach O'Connell is impressive. I'd be rooting for the Vikings if they were in any other division. Alas.

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It's been a breath of fresh air woth KOC and Kwesi. I didn't agree with all their decisions but they are at least doing the right things and attempting to build a great roster!

Have they done this for Dallas Turner? I think he is the next Alan Page, Chris Doleman, & Jared Allen.

This is so cool to see the coach's breakdown!

HUGE MICHIGAN WOLVERINE FAN here! I was elated that as the draft neared JJ was getting more press... His performance at the NFL Combine was also a gem. You guys have a super smart, super athletic and super talented kid there in JJ! One of the things a love most about him is his mindset to quickly shake off a mistake, not that he makes many. But he moves on quickly from them. The thing that sucks is that I'm now going to have to root against him twice a year as he is in the NFC North with my hometown team the Lions!

Summer needs to end already! SKOL

he's going to have a lot of fun with Mccarthy

This past week has really felt good. And I have been hawking RU-vid for more content of our draft picks. The bro hugs from Brian were awesome to see.

It’s extremely satisfying knowing your head coach knows the tiniest details about the QB position.

Love this stuff! Excited to see what they can do this year. As long as they are competitive and giving themselves a chance to win through smart play, I'm good as a fan. No season or career altering injuries, please 🙏🏽

Better stock up on kibbles for JJ hes that dawg

Great release great footwork and the ability to throw into tight spots.

You guys are going to *FUCKING LOVE* JJ! _As long as he can stay healthy, I see a Superbowl crown in your future within the first three years. (probably two)_

Listening to that I'm excited

Amazing Coach! 👏 Skol!

I cant imagine being a possible starting QB in the NFL when I was 21 yrs old!

future looks bright!

As a Packer fan, this is awesome! Everyone is going to be great for the next 5 years

LETS GOOOOO

We are very fortunate to have an HC that will do this.

They made the right decision to get @#10 via trade with the Jets 😊to have him here in Minnesota

It is nice to have JJ McCarthy on the Minnesota Vikings as a good QB from the Michigan Wolverines.

Joel Klatt called UM's offense "The anaconda". They basically squeezed the life out of teams and usually pulled away in the 4th quarter. You can't be that type of offense unless you can convert on 3rd downs. JJ is the head of the snake, and his ability to convert at an absurd rate is what gave UM the ability to run the bejeezus out of the football. He is your prototypical mid 90's / early 00's type QB. Vikings got a good one.

One thing is for sure, is his fundamentals are solid

Fun fact : he has only lost 3 games in his life. The only college game he lost as a starter was the college playoff to TCU. The other 2 were in high school in Illinois yet he still won state the he went to IMG and won the high school natty. Dudes a winner I hope he has a great pro career.

Koc reminds me of a young version of my boss and mentor. Great guy to work for and learn from. And I'm just a lead in a steel plant lol.

Man it feels good to hear and see actual excitement from KOC. Can't wait to see where he can take this offense

That strike down the field. Review it again. That db misplayed it and receiver had to slow down for it

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Where can I get that sweatshirt KOC is wearing?

1st round RB next year and we're set!

As a Michigan fan AND a Bears fan... Man, does this suck. 😅 Good pick, Vikes.

Michigan resident, just outside Detroit! I am rooting for J.J to have a great career. Unless he is playing the Lions....

Why does he have to show him tearing up the Gophers😂😂😂😂

🏈SKOL🏈

Improve the middle section of the offensive line, Guards and the Center. Do t hi is, JJ McCarthy will have a great Vikings career.

Where’s the inside the draft room video

KOC AND KWESI 🐐 🐐

Look at that. The Mr. to nice coach. Dude probably doesn’t swear or yell at anyone !!! Thank you and please this and thank you again and be really respectful. This guys to nice and if he start Sam, he will be fired at the end of the season!!!

Pete "recognizing voids, something you see with high school kids they wait till they're open to throw it" ... i guess McCarthy is going to throw like a high school QB because Jefferson is always open lol

I'm ready for another 7-10 season!!! Let's do this!!!

I'd happy with 1

Did I just become a Kevin O'Connell fan?

JJM is going to get us a championship.SKOL4LIFE

I like what he does but wonder about the elongated throwing motion. It sometimes reminds me of Randall Cunningham. Strip sacks could be a problem at the NFL level. Also every throw seems to be a bullet. Hopefully he develops more touch.

One thing that concerns me about JJ is when it comes time for highlights they show the same handful of plays over and over and over.

5th comment…lets SKKOOOOOLL!!

SKOL

Time will tell but he looks like a winner

If you listen to JJ in interviews he talks just like KOC its uncanny

I hope Vikings win the Super Bowl this year that will put all those J.J. Haters thinking man he is a great player!

Had to show that against the golphers

I really do think Minny made the right Decision in drafting JJ (I know I know he was the only QB left at the time but i still think he was the right fit for us)

JJ 〽️cNatty went to the right place! Much success, until you face Da Raidas!

yes, a pick the football gods love, with that love you can bet on MN winning several Super Bowls. Tom Brady-esque or Pat Mahomes-esque.

We know now that JJ wasn't his first choice, but I think JJ is mentally strong and confident and will not be bothered by it and think positively.

OROY

Them picks were for Drake Maye but New England was running game on the Vikings so they settle for option 2: JJ McCarthy which is not a bad selection just not the first. Happy to see how he develops with the team primed for a run in 2025.

let gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Thank goodness Bercich wasn't the one analyzing haha bro takes way too long just to say the simplest stuff. KOC better be making more appearances here

Question is can he drop a ball in a bucket downfield?

Show Drake Maye! The QB who you really wanted🤣😂😂

People say greenbay is gonna give us detroit fans hell but im more scared of the vikings

Put me at ease and extend my boy

I hope the Lions crush you and Aidan Hutchinson throws JJ to the turf multiple times per game, but I am rooting for JJ for the rest of his career. He's a legend at Michigan and the most underrated player I can ever remember.

"12 superbowls in th3 next 10 years"

First

Really

Aa a Michigan fan I will miss JJ at Michigan, but as a Lions fan I will not be rooting for him.

I see Jmac continually missing the guy that is most open and the best option. Hope he can refine his processing or he will only turn out be an interception marvel!

Koc is no mastermind especially when he plays conservative

You can tell with how KOC talks he wanted Drake Maye or Daniels before JJ 😅

It’ll be interesting to see him play teams where he doesn’t know what plays are going to be called.

Christian ponder 2.0 hes gonna be a bust

I will start with the fact that I trust KOC. However, with that stated, I'm still not sold on JJ being capable of being an elite QB in the NFL level. He is very much backwaeds from any other QB prospect I have seen. Most QB prospects the question is, can they develop the mental side of the game to continue to find success at the next level. We know that they have the physical tools because they have displayed them over and over at the college level, and that's what makes them top prospects is the physical tools they have and display. Things like athleticism in and out of the pocket, arm strength, and accuracy. For most QBs, we have gotten a good read on those physical tools and is the reason they are drafted. With McCarthy, it's the polar flip. He was drafted for his intangibles and the mental side of the game. The question with McCarthy comes down to does he have the physical tools to be an elite QB at the next level? From everything I have seen, including this breakdown, I have some massive questions on his arm strength and accuracy. Mentally, he can make the right decision and progress through his reads. But then you watch a play like in this video of him against Minnesota he makes the right read and the proper throw. However, there is zero reason that play should not have resulted in 6. Despite the fact that the reciever made the catch, McCarthy horribly under threw that ball. He under threw it so badly that the WR had to basically stop running his route to be able to make the catch. Which also allows the defender a chance to get back into the play. That ball was thrown on a line when it should have been a touch pass that the receiver was able to float under in stride. Hopefully, McCarthy is able to learn to throw a touch pass if he can't, I really don't see him panning out at the next level. Viking fans need to understand this so that we are not placing unrealistic expectations on him as a fan base. This kid is not close to being ready to start in the NFL. Hope he can make the improvements he needs to make and learn the things he needs to learn. Sam Darnold should be the starter to begin the year. Honestly, wouldn't mind if Darnold is the guy this year, and we let McCarthy grow and develop for a whole year before we put him out there.

Second throw is a pick in the NFL. Come on KOC.

That pass vs minnesota was terrible SMH can't believe people are excited about this guy

mark my words JJ will be the 5th best QB in this draft class

Why did koc have to show jj highlights against my gophers that still hurts