Sunday, February 16, 2025
Google search engine
HomeechofreezoneJustin Jefferson not worried about Sam Darnold after J.J. McCarthy injury

Justin Jefferson not worried about Sam Darnold after J.J. McCarthy injury


Justin Jefferson has faith in Sam Darnold.

Darnold is the Vikings’ starter for the foreseeable future after rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus.

Jefferson, who has played with several quarterbacks after Kirk Cousins went down with a torn Achilles last season, spoke optimistically about his connection with Darnold.


Justin Jefferson said he's not 'worried' about Sam Darnold as the Vikings' starting quarterback after J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery.
Justin Jefferson said he’s not ‘worried’ about Sam Darnold as the Vikings’ starting quarterback after J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

“It’s going very well,” Jefferson told CBS.

“A lot of people don’t understand that there’s a lot of things that go into a quarterback and a receiver’s connection than just sitting back there and just throwing the ball to a spot. They have to really learn the timing of everything, how I run the routes, where I’m gonna be at in the routes.

“That’s just us learning each other, learning how he throws the ball, learning how I run the routes. I definitely feel confident in going into Week 1 with Sam as our quarterback. I feel like he’s been making plays throughout training camp. I don’t have any worry in my mind at all.”

After three years on the Jets, Darnold played for the Panthers for two seasons, and last year, he was the backup for Brock Purdy on the 49ers.


Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings runs a drill during a joint training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns.
Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings runs a drill during a joint training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns. Getty Images

Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall, who started a combined five games for the Vikings last season, remain on the team’s roster.

Even with the Vikings not having an established top starting quarterback, Jefferson is among the favorites in the betting odds to lead the NFL in receiving yards this season.

Example Ad

Source link

مقالات ذات صلة

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

- Advertisment -
Google search engine

الأكثر شهرة

احدث التعليقات