The Vikings opened training camp with a plot twist: J.J. McCarthy is earning high praise and, predictably, added pressure.

Coaches say his throws have zip and touch, and the air in the facility now carries an extra note of optimism that smells suspiciously like ambition.

Every completion is logged in a digital shrine labeled ‘McCarthy Milestones,’ a wall of fame that grows faster than the team’s snack options.

The fan base has already drafted meme-sized manifestos about Week 1, while social media trembles under the weight of a thousand ‘he’s the guy’ hot takes.

In the quarterback room, the vibe is a mix of classroom and pep rally, with a whiteboard full of routes and a calendar full of ‘Win Now’ promises.

Analysts warn that pressure is a fickle beast, but McCarthy appears to have tamed it by simply taking the snap and delivering a clean ball.

During a drill, a receiver’s route was so perfectly executed that the coach whispered, ‘If this keeps up, we may need to rename the playbook after him.’

The coaching staff insists the plan is to develop him steadily, publicly, and with a playlist that blends motivational speeches and the occasional old Vikings highlight reel.

Meanwhile, the analytics team unveils a new stat: ‘likes per drive,’ because apparently quarterback performance now comes with a social-media rating system.

The front office notes that McCarthy’s presence could be more valuable than a top draft pick if the hype can stay in check long enough for a real game to start.

Veteran players admit they’re curious to see how long the rookie can ride the wave of praise before reality hits the practice field in neon colors.

As day one ends, the Vikings remind fans that hype is a souvenir and the true test begins when the pads go on and the clock starts ticking.