The Minnesota Vikings are a franchise with a storybook history filled with special players. On Tuesday, one of them met J.J. McCarthy. The rookie quarterback has been doing well during the first week of training camp, and a new high point was reached.
Vikings legend Tommy Kramer made his way onto the field after practice and, in a post on social media, shared the conversation he had with the rookie quarterback.
Viking fans, we have a great young man here.
He has a great arm, he’s smart and he’s a winner. pic.twitter.com/8Y3WQYFId5— Tommy Kramer (@Kramer9Tommy) August 1, 2024
Kramer is considered one of the best quarterbacks in franchise history. Having played for the team from 1977 to 1989, the Vikings are hoping they can get that same sustained success out of McCarthy during his tenure with the team.
J.J. McCarthy has had a good start to camp and has shown that the arm strength and footwork are becoming more efficient. Clips from camp are all over social media, and this may prove to be closer competition between him and Sam Darnold than previously thought.
As for Tommy Kramer, he has seemingly made it clear who he favors in the competition.