The Minnesota Vikings would not have expected to get into this situation after it was confirmed that JJ McCarthy has an injury to his right knee that means the end of the season. This new era for the head coach Kevin O’Connell have to wait.
But instead of looking at the months that passed, the Vikings front office reacted angrily and tried to make this team a contender. Even after the shocking departure of Kirk CousinsThey want to pose a threat in the playoffs.
There is no time to hesitate as the NFC North has become one of the toughest divisions in the world. NFL with the Green Bay Packersthe Detroit Lions and now the Chicago Bears thanks Caleb Williams.
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While some other teams may have given up all hope two weeks before the 2024 season, Kevin O’Connell has taken two big steps just days after the closure. JJ McCarthy was excluded for the entire year.
First, the Vikings signed Matt Corral fills the place left vacant by McCarthy on the rankings. Although it is clear that Sam Darnold will be the starter, Minnesota has already found another replacement.
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Then, in one of the most shocking moves in the NFLThe Minnesota Vikings signed Cornerback Stephen Gilmore to a one-year, $10 million contract. It is a massive boost for the defense led by Brian Flores.
So if Sam Darnold does his job without losing the ball or making big mistakes, the supporting cast could help him go far. Just look at the names on offense: Justin JeffersonJordan Addison, Aaron Jones and TJ Hockenson.
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On the other side of the ball, the Vikings are very competitive with players like Martin SchulzJonathan Greenard, Andrew Van GinkelIvan Pace Jr., Byron Murphy Jr. and of course Gilmore. In this scenario, despite McCarthy’s devastating injury, hope is not lost.
Miguel Angel Fernandez Castro is a sports journalist and analyst at Bolavip US, specializing in NFL, MLB, NBA, college football, soccer, tennis and golf. With over 15 years of experience, he has worked as a broadcaster, commentator and reporter at Grupo ACIR Radio in Mexico, covering major global events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, FIFA Confederations Cup, World Baseball Classic, Pan American Games, PGA Tour and ATP Tour. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
