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sports1 year ago

"Josh McCown Stresses Growth Mindset for J.J. McCarthy"

The Minnesota Vikings have high hopes for newly drafted quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who will be mentored by position coach Josh McCown. McCown praised McCarthy's impressive pro day and his ability to handle the complexities of the game, emphasizing the need for a growth mindset as McCarthy transitions to the NFL. The team aims to balance performance expectations with the understanding that many experiences will be new for McCarthy, who is competing for the starting role against Sam Darnold.

sports1 year ago

"Former NFL Quarterback Josh McCown Joins Vikings as Quarterbacks Coach"

The Minnesota Vikings have hired former NFL quarterback Josh McCown as their new quarterbacks coach, along with naming Chris O'Hara as the team's pass game specialist. McCown, who played for 12 different teams during his 18-season NFL career, previously served as the quarterback coach for the Carolina Panthers. His connection to Vikings' head coach Kevin O'Connell dates back to their time together with the Cleveland Browns in 2015. The move has sparked speculation about its potential impact on the Vikings' quarterback situation, particularly given McCown's history with current Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

sports1 year ago

"Former NFL Quarterback Josh McCown Joins Vikings as Quarterbacks Coach"

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Josh McCown as their new quarterbacks coach, while also bringing on Chris O'Hara as their pass game specialist. McCown previously served as the Panthers' quarterbacks coach before being let go, and O'Hara was the Vikings' quarterbacks coach for the past two seasons. The team's quarterback situation for the 2024 season remains uncertain, with Kirk Cousins' future up in the air.

sports1 year ago

"Former NFL Quarterback Josh McCown Joins Vikings as Quarterbacks Coach"

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Josh McCown as their new quarterbacks coach and named Chris O'Hara as pass game specialist. McCown, a former NFL quarterback, brings 18 seasons of experience to the role and most recently served as the Panthers quarterbacks coach. He will work under Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell. O'Hara, who has coaching experience with the Rams, Jaguars, and Commanders, will be in his third season with the Vikings in his new role.

sports2 years ago

"Carolina Panthers Shake Up Coaching Staff and Ownership, Seeking a Fresh Start"

The Carolina Panthers have decided to part ways with assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown as interim head coach Chris Tabor begins adjusting the coaching staff. Staley, who had a strong tie to former head coach Frank Reich, saw the team's rushing performance decline significantly this season. McCown, a former player, was in his first year as an assistant coach.

sports2 years ago

"Bryce Young impresses Panthers QB coach and set to start in preseason opener against Jets"

Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach Josh McCown speaks highly of rookie quarterback Bryce Young, praising his character, work ethic, and ability to pick up a complex offense. McCown dismisses concerns about Young's size, stating that he throws the ball well and doesn't experience any issues with tipped passes. He also addresses questions about Young's durability, emphasizing that while it cannot be coached, the team can work on his processing speed and avoiding unnecessary hits. McCown expresses gratitude for his coaching role with the Panthers and discusses his sons, who are both freshman quarterbacks in college.

sports2 years ago

"Panthers' QB Coach Drops Hint on No. 1 Draft Pick at Ohio State Pro Day"

The Carolina Panthers may have hinted at selecting Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft after a conversation between Stroud and Panthers quarterbacks coach Josh McCown was overheard discussing playing HORSE together. McCown has previously praised Stroud's skill set and compared him to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Stroud is currently the betting favorite to be selected first overall and is projected to go to the Panthers in the latest mock draft by CBS Sports.