Vikings Nopedy Nopes: J.J. McCarthy Controversy, Sam Darnold’s Return to Minnesota, Byron Murphy

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A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we current to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week.

Vikings Nopedy Nopes: J.J. McCarthy Controversy, Sam Darnold’s Return to Minnesota, Byron Murphy

The nopedy nopes are weekly Minnesota Vikings-themed objects that we’re not shopping for. It’s a spin-off of our rumor mill, and we hope you take pleasure in. Right here is the forty sixth batch of Vikings nopedy nopes within the collection’ historical past.

The Nopedy Nope: J.J. McCarthy has misplaced weight throughout his restoration from a torn meniscus, and that’s an issue.

Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy addressed the media from the TCO Efficiency Middle throughout 2024 Coaching Camp. July 26, 2024. MIN drafted McCarthy in Spherical 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft with the tenth general choose. He takes over for Kirk Cousins.

Like most athletes recovering from a season-ending damage, McCarthy is down about 20 kilos from his taking part in weight, outlined by ESPN final weekend. 

Kevin Seifert defined, “Listed at 219 pounds at the start of training camp, McCarthy dropped more than 20 pounds this fall, following a pattern familiar for many football players who put strength workouts on hold during the rehabilitation process. McCarthy has plenty of time to regain the weight before OTA practices this spring.”

The phenomenon will not be unusual in any way.

McCarthy can moderately simply return to his taking part in weight. That is truly regular. Followers shouldn’t concern McCarthy’s present weight one bit.

Verdict: Nopedy nope.

The Nopedy Nope: Most Vikings followers imagine Sam Darnold will depart the franchise, however NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero says, “Not so fast,” or … nopedy nope.

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Simply as followers, for probably the most half, have accepted Darnold’s potential exit from the franchise, NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero dialed again that concept this week. He spoke with Sportskeeda and sang a unique tune about Darnold’s offseason.

“I would say on paper the most logical outcome of this is Sam Darnold still in Minnesota. JJ McCarthy missed his entire rookie season coming off knee surgery,” Pelissero opined. “They believe in him. They’re not trading J.J. McCarthy. But there’s no precedent for a guy missing an entire year of reps as a rookie and coming back and playing again like it hasn’t happened.”

Pelissero added, “All I know is Sam Darnold played the best football of his career under Kevin O’Connell. The last two games notwithstanding it makes sense for Sam Darnold. All things equal to come back, it makes sense for the Vikings to bring him back. They won 14 games with him. They also have the franchise tag at their disposal if they choose to use it.”

Pelissero stated nopedy nope to the consensus concept that Darnold is a goner.

Verdict: Nopedy nope.

The Nopedy Nope: Byron Murphy will develop into a Inexperienced Bay Packer through free company.

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CBS Sports activities Jordan Dajani named one free agent every staff ought to prioritize this offseason, and for the Packers, that was Murphy. Dajani defined, “Switching sides in the NFC North? Byron Murphy is one of the top cornerbacks hitting the open market this offseason, and he was named to his first Pro Bowl after recording 81 combined tackles, 14 passes defensed and a whopping six interceptions.”

The Vikings will re-sign Murphy earlier than letting him be a part of the foremost rival. They nearly need to, with so little cornerback oomph on the roster for 2025.

Verdict: Nopedy nope.

Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the College of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his every day YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The present options company, evaluation, and opinion on all issues associated to the purple staff, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates again to 1996. Listed responsible pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doorways (the band). He follows the NBA as carefully because the NFL. 

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