In the NFL, some players have odd pre-game rituals . Just like almost every player, J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings has his pre-game routine. He is known to meditate before games, but he notes that when the eye black comes on , it is time for war.

McCarthy has long been known for his meditation practices. This is a practice that dates back to his time in high school .

“I meditate before the game just to really get my mindset into that calmness, that emptiness where I can allow things to happen, and I can react from a higher perspective instead of reacting out of just straight impulse,” McCarthy said, according to an article from Fortune.com.

However, that calm side isn't the only part of McCarthy that comes out on game day. When the eye black goes on, McCarthy opens up a

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