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    J.J. McCarthy’s biggest issue vs. Falcons isn’t a big deal and it’s easy to see why

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    J.J. McCarthy's biggest issue vs. Falcons isn't a big deal and it's easy to see why

    This is a great quick game concept that the Vikings have run frequently over the course of Kevin O’Connell’s tenure. Jordan Addison has become a master of these routes, but this throw shows exactly why McCarthy isn’t quite ready yet.

    His footwork is all over the place. It’s clunky in doing the two-step drop, and he adds a hitch that isn’t necessary. This is a really quick concept that just needs the two steps and a quick release. The clunky and elongated process is hurting the effectiveness of what this concept could be, which would ideally end up having Nailor cut up the field for extra yards after the catch.

    The other aspect of this play that is frustrating is the back leg. McCarthy struggled with whipping that back leg. That causes the ball to be thrown inaccurately. It’s been a constant over the course of both his college and pro careers. His back leg was the same on this throw, and it resulted in an interception.

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