J.J. McCarthy’s NFL debut gave the Vikings nervousness and excitement. A rookie quarterback’s first game had mistakes but also showed grit. The platform was heavy, but above all, how he responded was important. The Vikings’ former defensive end and five-time Pro Bowler and HOF’er Jared Allen saw more to that game. For Allen, McCarthy’s response to adversity was more about the kind of quarterback he is and not so much a one-game event.

In an interview with Kay Adams on the Up & Adams show , Allen was asked ‘What’s the most impressive part of his performance outside of like that grit.’ His response was revealing. “I think that’s what it says about him, right? Honestly, I think what you saw is what you got, and I think it shows the type of character he has, the type of man he i

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