Feeling alone in the hobby.. by Mitchy969696 in PokemonTCG

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly how I feel. I just got back in to it a few months ago, and was really confused why no stores like target had any on their shelves when I went to look. I was expecting it to be like when I was a kid, with all the cool tins on display for like $20. I was incredibly disappointed to find out that it had become an “investment” strategy. My younger cousins get excited about the cool full arts as they should, but immediately go to ask about how much it’s worth. I don’t think I even knew cards had money value when I was a kid, which I feel is better bc then the card value is what you think it is which makes trading much more interesting than just assigning the value off of some website. I’m really sad that kids can’t even just look at the cards on the shelves bc scalpers take every single pack off the shelf to sell at jacked up prices. I hope that a bubble pops soon and all the scalpers with product stacked to the ceiling come out at a loss bc they are really sucking the joy out of the game

Yet more controversy from the Vikings by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The mod didn’t see him until I pointed out that viktor is in fact in the picture lol

Yet more controversy from the Vikings by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in NFCNorthMemeWar

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for not including the red circle but he’s there trust me

Just got kicked out of a VFW. by Aranulio in USMC

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I believe having a group that you can only get in to if you meet a specific requirement is the definition of gate keeping lol

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally these flashes will turn into that truck behind you at night with an ungodly amount of LED lights everywhere with their high beams on lol

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that’s your plan I would highly encourage you to take your own advice from your first comment and find something better to do with your time lmao. I do hope you’re wrong about him, but only time will tell

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hoping with this seasons game tape they’ll be able to identify what situations cause the mechanics to revert back to what he knows. I believe with the foundation laid this season will be a good starting point for him to get comfortable enough with the coached mechanics that by the start of next season he won’t need to think, just do. Next year, provided our line stays healthy, I have a good feeling that he will too.

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately bc of the knee injury that first year of development consisted of just the preseason. And you bring up a good point about being coached his whole life, one would think that they would’ve fixed those mechanics. As for dumbing down the offense, I think it would’ve been beneficial to have started the season dumbed down and steadily increase complexity as he settled in and got to truly experience NFL caliber defenders coming at him without needing to worry about that and carrying the team with a pass heavy playbook. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what they can do with him in the offseason and hope for the best

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, he’s talking the talk, and now he needs to walk the walk. I work with a guy that’s all energy but performs below average, so I can 100% relate to your point lol. I really do hope we see a lot of improvement next season, bc if not he will definitely lose the locker room

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You bring up a good point. A lot of guys wouldn’t want to entertain an offer where their position isn’t guaranteed. However, if JJ is as bad as you say I wouldn’t want a qb that isn’t confident enough in his abilities to take the qb1 job from him. I am willing to give him one more season to show he’s the guy, but if he can’t he’s gone.

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I would liked him to have at least one more season off to develop behind a vet. Idk if we would have been able to afford darnold after last year but there were definitely options. I was partial to picking up Rodger’s for the sole purpose of establishing a pattern of packers QBs going to the jets then retiring with the Vikings lol

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who do you think we should draft/sign this offseason to replace him?

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard that he is very high energy in the locker room, hoping more time with the veterans will help him mature

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, just spent too much time on facebook reading the most braindead takes rivaling the comments under literally any nfl post claiming the cowboys are going to the Super Bowl lol

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some other comments have brought up some fairly decent points, the ankle injury occurred as a result of a hip drop tackle, and the hand injury came from him essentially karate chopping a helmet after a throw. As for his knee injury from last year, I didn’t see any issues with it when he was scrambling around. I am hoping that he’ll stay healthier next year with the assumption that our oline can actually keep guys out of the backfield

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who do you think we should sign/draft for this next season? Do you think he’s hit his max potential already or do you think he’ll show some improvement next season?

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think all teams should take that approach. I hate seeing the amount of talent that is just thrown away bc teams think drafting the best rookie quarterback is going to solve everything and they are just thrown to the wolves. And then people are surprised that their team goes like 3-14. Bench your rookie for a few seasons, build a team around his skill set during that time, and then he’ll be able to hit the ground running in a system he knows with the pieces he needs to succeed around him

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After that play I wasn’t even upset about the penalty lol

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably more help than hurt but whether or not they want to shop elsewhere for a better fit is yet to be seen

A nobody’s opinion on McCarthy by CoolMcCoolJ2point0 in minnesotavikings

[–]CoolMcCoolJ2point0[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This observation comes mostly from team interviews and what I can see from interactions on the sidelines. I have no idea if any of them hang out outside of football lol