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When Skach’s mother approached Holcomb, he feared she would come to confront him. Instead, she asked if he could return each Sunday to work with him. The sessions grew as Skach thrived that fall, and as Holcomb fielded interest from more families, he realized he could leave his corporate job and make a living training quarterbacks. “It was a huge …

J.J. McCarthy’s performance on Wednesday, in the first of two joint practices with the Patriots, was similar to what we’ve generally seen from him throughout this Vikings training camp. There were ups and downs, although more of the former than the latter. There were good throws and there were teaching moments, including an interception he sailed way over his target’s …

To be successful, an NFL quarterback needs to have confidence. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is brimming with it. Asked about his passing skills by reporters on Thursday, McCarthy was blunt. “I think I’m one of the, you know, most accurate guys out there,” McCarthy said, “and just being able to take a day-to-day and, you know, really hone in on …

As joint practices become more prevalent, coaches strongly prefer getting work for their key players there, in lieu of preseason games. That’s the case for the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Thursday that McCarthy won’t play in the Week 2 preseason game against the Patriots. Sam Howell will get the start instead. As noted …

J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye take the field alongside each other at Vikings-Patriots joint practice  Star Tribune Vikings-Patriots joint practice: J.J. McCarthy’s poise, quick decisions stand out  The New York Times Karen Guregian: Drake Maye didn’t blink under Brian Flores’ barrage of pressure  Yahoo Sports 11 Takeaways on the Patriots Offense in Wednesday’s Joint Practice vs. the Vikings  New England Patriots 2025 Unofficial Depth Chart: …

EAGAN, Minn. — They tend to save the best drill for last. It’s not that the second-and-long sequences don’t matter, and it’s not like Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t glued to practice during the other periods. But a two-minute drill? In a joint practice setting against the New England Patriots? Informative. J.J. McCarthy connected with tight end T.J. Hockenson …

The Vikings and Patriots just held their first of two joint training camp practices on a beautiful afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Fans packed the stands to watch as the Vikings got an opportunity to test themselves against a different opponent in a practice setting after weeks of battling each other. Let’s dive into what took place on Wednesday, starting …

EAGAN, Minn. — J.J. McCarthy has the unseen advantage of intelligence. Just ask Aaron Jones. Jones, 30, spent six seasons standing alongside Aaron Rodgers as a member of the Packers. And on Monday after a light, cool practice before fans at the TCO Performance Center, Jones shared his feelings that from a mental standpoint, the four-time MVP and a 22-year-old …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Justin Rose made up a three-shot deficit over the last five holes against hard-luck Tommy Fleetwood, and then made two birdies in a playoff against U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday. Rose delivered another sterling performance, closing with a 3-under 67 for his 24th victory worldwide that puts him …

From out of nowhere into the winner’s circle, Justin Rose raced through the finish line and a congested chasing pack atop the leaderboard Sunday to edge U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun across three sudden-death playoff holes and claim the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at the 2025 St. Jude Championship. In doing so, he won his first PGA …