September 14, Sunday night was rough. J.J. McCarthy went 11 of 21 for 158 yards, threw two interceptions, was sacked six times, and never reached the end zone as the Vikings fell 22-6 to Atlanta . For a fan base that is desperate for its next franchise quarterback, it was the kind of game that makes you wonder if the hype was too early. And then Kevin O’Connell went and lit a match under the whole narrative.

At a Kenny Chesney concert, the Vikings head coach reportedly told Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, “ Let me tell you about J.J. McCarthy. This guy’s a first ballot Hall of Famer.” His five-word message, “I couldn’t be more confident,” clearly tells that O’Connell is a fan of McCarthy’s play. No matter if they lose with a high margin, McCarthy is hailed as a trusted QB

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