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McCarthy seems to be taking that teaching to heart. He is exceedingly cautious with the football; the one bold throw I saw him attempt was a wheel route to backup running back Zavie
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McCarthy overly cautious, not materializing impactful plays.

McCarthy, in his third offseason with the Vikings and second fully healthy after his torn right meniscus in 2024, is not materializing impactful plays. Coach Kevin O'Connell is preaching the importance of not turning the ball over, and McCarthy seems to be taking that teaching to heart, being exceedingly cautious with the football. The one bold throw the source saw him attempt was a wheel route to backup running back Zavie.

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