McCarthy had a strong second day of training camp on Thursday.
J.J. McCarthy's second day of Vikings training camp began with a bang on Thursday afternoon. On the very first 11-on-11 rep of the practice, the rookie uncorked a deep ball up the left sideline to third-year receiver Jalen Nailor. It wasn't a perfect throw — Nailor had to adjust a little bit — but it was a completion for a big gain and possible touchdown. An excited McCarthy ran downfield in celebration.
By my very unofficial count, McCarthy was 8 for 9 during team periods, with the lone incompletion being a ball that sailed on him to rookie TE Trey Knox. Again, one of those completions easily could've been an interception, but McCarthy was very sharp for the most part. He's got a strong arm, above-average mobility, and looks to be playing with plenty of confidence. Let's see if he can keep this up.
* Akayleb Evans is CB3 in the wake of Blackmon’s injury. He was working with the first-team defense all day. After Griffin left, Duke Shelley slid into the nickel spot and Murphy went out wide. Andrew Booth Jr. also saw at least one first-team rep.
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