Vikings do-it-all safety Josh Metellus talked about the team's QB battle, defending Justin Jefferson and made the case to feature in a Netflix documentary in an appearance on Good Morning Football on Tuesday.
Josh Metellus became a household name last season after lining up all over the field on a resurgent Vikings defense. Now, heading into year five, he's looking to be a veteran presence on a young, developing defense.
After three seasons of mostly special teams work, Metellus broke through in 2023 and became a key contributor for a defense that showed significant improvements from a dismal 2022 season. He registered 116 total tackles, including seven for loss, in his breakout campaign while lining up in 12 different positions in Brian Flores' aggressive scheme.
"It's a great competition. You've got two guys at different points of their careers. You've got two competitors and it's just been great to see both of them approach the game how they've been approaching it. They're very competitive, very elite in terms of poise and I think they're just getting each other better. They're going to make that whole room better," said Metellus. "I'm excited to see what they do, especially J.J.
"He's great. What I always tell the rookies when they come in, is that anytime you line up with him, he's trying to embarrass you," Metellus said when asked what it's like practicing against Jefferson. "He takes that to heart, he never wants to lose a rep. So, anytime you line up against him, you have to bring your A game because he's going to get you better. He wants the big play. He wants the crowd cheering.
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