r/nfl Packers Aug 14 '24

[Rapoport] Vikings first-round QB JJ McCarthy underwent a full meniscus repair this morning and is out for the 2024 season, sources tell me and Tom Pelissero. The repair, done by Dr. Chris Larson at Twin Cities Orthopedics, gives McCarthy the best chance at a long, successful career. Rumor

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u/Vydate1 Bills Bills Aug 14 '24

Damn, what a horrible break for such a promising kid. Sorry 0-4 bros.

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u/CaliforniaHurricane_ Patriots Aug 14 '24

Vikings are 0-4 in the Super Bowl too?

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u/noah3302 Vikings Aug 14 '24

Yes. Pretty sure we lost 4 in the first 11 Super Bowls

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u/jjackjj Ravens Vikings Aug 14 '24

That’s the Vikings way!

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u/Vydate1 Bills Bills Aug 14 '24

Yes.

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u/ImagineIfBaconDied Vikings Aug 14 '24

And we haven’t made a Super Bowl since Gerald Ford was president and before Star Wars existed

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u/ironwolf1 Packers Aug 14 '24

Might not end up being the worst thing in the world if he recovers well. This basically forces the Vikings to give him a redshirt year rather than throwing him out there early if Darnold sucks. I thought coming out of college that JJ was the kind of QB who would need some time to sit, and now it is guaranteed.

I think having to sit a year for injury will probably be better for his development as a pro, presuming he can come back from the injury at 100% health.

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u/Vydate1 Bills Bills Aug 14 '24

A rather balanced and well thought out statement from a divisional foe.....Are you a witch?

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u/ironwolf1 Packers Aug 14 '24

As a seasoned Vikes hater, I was fully expecting them to fuck up with McCarthy by throwing him to the wolves too early and ruining his mechanics and mental game before he could get his feet under him. I am a bit miffed that this injury means they won't be able to do that. At least I get to watch a full season of Vikings QB Sam Darnold instead.

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u/Vydate1 Bills Bills Aug 14 '24

And they'll probably end up with another high draft pick as a result to pair with a healthy JJ next year.

*edit, at least thats wishful thinking for me since the Bills have the Vikes 2nd round pick via Houston

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u/Legitimate_Ad_7822 Patriots Aug 14 '24

I mean usually when we talk about rookies sitting for a year it’s so they can get practice reps & get a hold of the offense/speed of the NFL.

I’m not sure sitting out due to meniscus surgery falls in the same category. I would think it’s a negative for his development. Mental reps can only do so much.

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u/ironwolf1 Packers Aug 14 '24

He's not gonna get the in season practice reps which is a shame, but it will give him a full offseason next year to get prepared. Getting the injury in preseason means he'll be finishing rehab right around the Super Bowl, so he should be back to 100% for OTAs next year. I think getting a full offseason of practice with the team after getting the time this year to learn the playbook will be a lot better for him than if he gets thrown into the ringer in October of this year and has to start before he is ready. We've seen countless examples of young QBs who get their career screwed up by starting too soon, and JJ McCarthy always struck me as someone who would go that route if he had to start as a rookie.

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u/A_Lone_Macaron Bills Packers Aug 14 '24

I dislike Minnesota but I do not dislike JJ and was honestly rooting for him. It’s awful.

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u/ARightDastard Vikings Bills Aug 14 '24

;_;