McCarthy showcased significant progress in recent joint practices between the Patriots and Vikings, particularly during full-team drills. His performance highlighted his accuracy, decisiveness, and ability to adapt throwing techniques to various situations. Coach O'Connell emphasized the importance of 'layering' throws for situational effectiveness. The Vikings praised McCarthy's eagerness to learn since his injury and noted improvements in his ability to throw at different angles and speeds. The team feels optimistic about McCarthy's development moving forward, especially after his standout performance during training camp.
"There's going to be some throws where you've got to squeeze it in a window, some throws where he threw it up and over some guys and found some open grass with the ability to throw the football in different ways," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said. "All things we've been working on, all things he's talented and capable of doing, but to do it in this setting should give him some confidence moving forward."
O'Connell has been stressing to McCarthy the importance of 'layering' his throws, depending on where the defenders are and what route his receivers are running, so that every pass doesn't leave his hand with the same velocity.
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