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Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson gives rookie QB J.J. McCarthy glowing review

In an interview on Barstool’s “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast, Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson voiced his support for QB J.J. McCarthy.

Free agent acquisition Sam Darnold is heading into training camp as the presumptive starter at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. This much we know.

We also know that rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy isn’t going to sit on the bench forever. He will take over at some point, and it seems like he’ll have the full backing of the locker room whenever that time comes.

Safety and defensive chess piece Joshua Metellus gave McCarthy his endorsement earlier this off-season, and now tight end T.J. Hockenson has chimed in with another ringing endorsement. During his interview on Barstool’s “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast, Hockenson had this to say about McCarthy:

He’s been incredible. He’s grinding in the film room, he’s grinding in the classroom. He’s a baller on the field, obviously. But to have a guy, especially a rookie, come into a facility and to the league, you usually need to shut your mouth and go to work and that’s exactly what he did. He’s earned the respect of a lot of guys in there.

Making a change at quarterback mid-season can often divide a locker room and lead to a rift in the team. If McCarthy is to take over for Darnold at some point this season, it seems like team chemistry won’t be something head coach Kevin O’Connell needs to worry about.

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson provides update on his ACL recovery

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson gave an update on his recovery from an ACL injury on Barstool’s “Bussin with the Boys” podcast.

Veteran tight end T.J. Hockenson has been a hugely important part of the Minnesota Vikings offense over the past two seasons. His importance in the offense is likely to increase in 2024 with uncertainty at the quarterback position. However, Hockenson suffered a serious knee injury at the end of last season and may not be ready for the beginning of the 2024 season.

Hockenson’s recovery has been the subject of a lot of speculation in media circles and a lot of anxiety in fan circles. How well he recovers and how soon he can get back to the player he once was will go a long way toward determining how the Viking’s offense looks in 2024 — and as we advance. So, how far along is Hockenson in his recovery? The man himself spoke about it on the “Bussin With the Boys” podcast.

In the interview, Hockenson said that, now nearing the seven-month period in his recovery, he’s feeling “kind of like a normal person”. He went on to add:

It’s been great, yeah. We’re running now, doing a lot of change-of-direction stuff… At the point I’m at now, I feel really comfortable about being able to come back and be the player I was and even be better. That’s huge for me.

We still don’t know whether or not Hockenson will be available when the team takes the field for the season opener or whether he’ll start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and be forced to miss the team’s first six weeks. Either way, it’s nice to see some positivity from the camp regarding his injury and the recovery process.

Mason Taylor discusses adjustment to the college game as a true freshman

Mason Taylor served as the hero for arguably the biggest moment of the season when LSU knocked off Alabama in overtime.

[autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] served as the hero for arguably the biggest moment of the season when LSU knocked off Alabama in overtime. Taylor was on the receiving end of the two-point conversion that ended the game.

So, what is it like going from being a senior in high school and being the proverbial big fish in a small pond to being a freshman starting tight end in the SEC?

Taylor sat down for an interview with Barstool Sports’ Bussin’ with the Boys, where he discussed how he had to grow up quickly and adapt to his new normal.

“The first wake-up call to college was probably after the first game. I’ve gotten so many hate comments and DMs. My phone was blowing up,” Taylor said. “That was my big wake-up and welcome to college football. Just a bunch of people talking s*** about you or whatever.”

Taylor now sets his sights on his sophomore year, and he says he still has a bone to pick with the Florida State Seminoles after the way the Tigers lost to start last season.

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Ohio State’s Brian Hartline names his top 5 wide receivers he’s coached

WRU? You bet #GoBucks

Although [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] offensive coordinator [autotag]Brian Hartline[/autotag] has not been in the coaching profession long, his list of successful players is.

Prior to his elevation as offensive coordinator, Hartline has had multiple wide receivers get drafted into the NFL early and go on to have or begin to have very good careers.

Recently, Hartline joined the podcast “Bussin’ With the Boys” hosted by NFL players Will Compton and Taylor Lewan. This was the second time that the Ohio State coach joined the podcast, so the familiarity between the three of them has grown.

Compton and Lewan asked Hartline to list his top five wide receiver talents he’s coached, and this is the list he gave them.

Ex-Titans LB Will Compton to work out for Falcons

Former Titans LB Will Compton will get a look from the Falcons on Tuesday.

“Year 10” is on the verge of going from a catchy punchline often heard on the ‘Bussin’ With The Boys’ podcast into a possible reality for former Tennessee Titans linebacker and social media sensation, Will Compton.

Yesterday afternoon, the podcast extraordinaire broke the news that he has an upcoming workout scheduled with the Atlanta Falcons later today.

The veteran linebacker has hilariously teased this inevitable workout for weeks now in the most Will Compton way possible (warning: NSFW language).

This move makes sense for a variety of reasons.

For starters, Compton’s resume has proven that he’s versatile and cerebral enough to contribute wherever he’s needed, regardless if that’s on defense and/or special teams.

He also has relatively recent experience with the Falcons’ current Head Coach, Arthur Smith, and current defensive coordinator, Dean Pees.

The 10th-year hopeful had two stints in Tennessee, where he admittedly grew fond of both coaches. Back in 2018, Pees was the defensive coordinator for the Titans, while Compton was primarily a core special teams player who occasionally contributed on defense as well.

In total, Compton accounted for 16 tackles, one pass defended, and one forced fumble in 12 games.

Smith, on the other hand, was with Compton for both stints in Tennessee. The Falcons head coach was the Titans’ tight ends coach back in 2018 before being promoted to offensive coordinator from 2019-2020.

Although the former Titan never played for any of Smith’s units, the two grew a mutual respect towards one another, and so much so that Smith has already been on the infamous bus on two separate occasions.

“Year 10” seems to be trending in the right direction for the Nebraska product. However, only time will tell whether this workout ends up translating into a contract offer or not.

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