Alright folks, gotta document how I tackled this one today. Started scratching my head about JJ McCarthy and Bill Belichick landing spots because the buzz was driving me nuts. Had my coffee cold already, but hey, gotta dive in.
Kicking Off the Research
First thing, grabbed my beat-up laptop and sprawled out on the couch – my official ‘war room’ these days. Searched high and low, like really digging, ’cause everyone’s yelling different things online. Saw JJ finally got his shot this past Monday night for the Vikes after that nasty knee thing wiped out his whole first year. Felt kinda weird picturing him out there against the Bears, fresh off the injury shelf.
Remembered seeing Coach O’Connell talking him up somewhere before the game – something about being ready? Made me think about those other rookies who just exploded, like Burrow or Herbert. Coach seemed dead sure JJ could be next, especially throwing to Jefferson and Thielen. Good for him, I guess. Still, felt like we needed to see it.
Connecting the Dots (or Trying To)
But here’s where it got messy: Belichick. Saw zero chatter about JJ and Bill actually being a thing – that felt like someone just throwing darts blindfolded. Got me scribbling possibilities instead:
- Falcons: Heard they almost fell over themselves trying to get Belichick last offseason? Team ain’t bad, young QB already drafted but maybe Bill brings in some crusty vet to run things his way?
- Raiders: Pure Raiders move, right? Huge name, lots of drama, way over the top. Feels perfect for Vegas glitz. Can already see Bill scowling under that sideline hoodie.
- Giants: This one just buzzed. Going home kinda story? Daboll feels shaky and Giants fans seem ready to blow a gasket. Felt like the loudest rumor mill churn.
Scrawled these down on sticky notes – my laptop was already drowning in tabs. Kept wondering if any team would actually let Bill go full dictator-mode, controlling everything like he used to. Times feel different now.
Hitting the Wall
Honestly, spent way too long bouncing between Twitter nonsense, blurry fan forums, and a few kinda legit-looking reports. Screen time blues kicking in hard. Ended up slamming my notebook shut around lunch. The McCarthy-Belichick combo just felt forced, like trying to jam two puzzle pieces that don’t fit. People love making headlines, though.
Wrapping My Brain Around It
Cracked open a cold one later – helps the thinking process, swear it does. Looked back at my messy notes. Belichick’s path? Pure guessing game, depends on who gets fired desperate. Giants just felt likely somehow, messy or not. McCarthy? He’s got his shot now with Minnesota. Just gotta see if his knee holds and he doesn’t crumble under the lights. All that talk about him being the next big thing? Feels premature until he actually takes some snaps. Remembered seeing that article title about his “Stardom,” laughed a bit – let’s see him get tackled a few times first.
Put all this crap in a draft, stared at it. Seems silly writing about Belichick landing spots when the guy might just be chilling. And JJ? He might be the Vikings guy or he might be holding a clipboard by week 3. NFL’s crazy like that. Saving this draft now. Maybe watch some actual film later… or maybe just grab another beer. Time for Week 2 nerves already.