Why Sam Darnold may have sealed J.J. McCarthy’s fate after Vikings duds
Please don't put JJ McCarthy in another uniform, including the Giants, just yet. Sam Darnold's second-straight Jets-like performance in a prime-time game, which ended the Vikings' season with a 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams on Monday night, was likely the decision-maker in Minnesota. I think it helped solidify how to handle future matches. Quarterback […]
Despite Sony Open meltdown, J.J. Spaun in terrific position atop PGA Tour’s Aon Swing 5
The second year of Aon Next 10 and Swing 5 is currently underway with the conclusion of the Sony Open in Hawaii. These rankings help round out the season's elite, 72-person signature event field. Remember, the top 50 players from the previous year's FedEx Cup rankings are eligible to participate in these eight prestigious tournaments. […]
Breaking down all aspects of Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy
Can the Giants look to their recent past to find their quarterback of the future? The Giants bypassed JJ McCarthy and instead selected receiver Malik Nabors with the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after doing extensive research on the quarterback who led the University of Michigan to a national championship. “Malik was […]
Giants should trade No. 3 pick for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy: Mel Kiper
Forget about drafts. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper believes the Giants should be willing to send the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Vikings for injured rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy. There is. Acquiring McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in last year's draft, would mean giving up some of this year's top […]
Vikings will be getting trade calls on J.J. McCarthy: Adam Schefter
Think about the questions asked. The phone is almost already ringing. The ghosts have been exorcised, the Vikings have clinched a playoff berth and a chance to secure a first-round bye with a win over the Lions on Sunday, and Sam Darnold is betting on it. So what will Minnesota do with the guy they […]
J.J. Redick’s frustration with D’Angelo Russell boils over on sideline
The James family has garnered the most headlines in the NBA's first three weeks, but the rookie head coach of the 4-4 Los Angeles Lakers is making a strong case for the No. 2 spot. JJ Redick was back in the spotlight Wednesday night, and his frustration with point guard D'Angelo Russell and the Lakers […]
J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending Vikings injury a ‘kick in the balls’
JJ McCarthy did not play for the Vikings in Week 1 against the Giants and is still feeling the pain of not being with his teammates. “It's tough. It's like I've been kicked in the balls,” McCarthy told reporters Friday at the TCO Performance Center, speaking for the first time since suffering a season-ending knee […]
Justin Jefferson not worried about Sam Darnold after J.J. McCarthy injury
Justin Jefferson believes in Sam Darnold. Darnold will be the Vikings’ starter for the time being after first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus. Jefferson, who played with several quarterbacks last season after Kirk Cousins was sidelined with a torn Achilles, sounded optimistic about his connection […]
J.J. McCarthy surgery another blow in brutal offseason for Vikings
Another blow to a tough offseason Minnesota VikingsRookie quarterback JJ McCarthy needed to fully repair a torn meniscus, ending his 2024 season before it began. #Viking First-round QB JJ McCarthy underwent surgery this morning to repair a complete meniscus and will miss the 2024 season, sources tell me. Tom Pelissero. The repair, performed by Dr. […]
J.J. McCarthy out for 2024 season, Vikings turn to Sam Darnold
On Wednesday, the injury news for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy just got worse. The team announced that McCarthy, who won a national championship at Michigan and was the 10th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, will miss the season after undergoing meniscus surgery. It was previously reported that he would undergo surgery, but the […]