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‘I cannot with this footwork’: The good, bad, and ugly of J.J. McCarthy’s tape via The QB School

Last week, former NFL quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan released a 90-minute Patreon evaluation and a 48-minute YouTube review analyzing J.J. McCarthy's performances in the win over the Lions and the 27-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
O'Sullivan pointed to both standout throws to Justin Jefferson, Vikings receiver, and Jalen Nailor, Vikings receiver, but observed J.J. McCarthy 'started to get sped up' and mechanics slipped later.
Statistically, McCarthy went 20 of 42, while O'Sullivan highlighted a costly interception to Malaki Starks and an airmail to Justin Jefferson, linking these to mechanical slips and bluntly saying 'I cannot with this footwork'.
O'Sullivan framed the problems as remediable, saying 'These things are certainly fixable' and aimed his critique to guide Vikings coaches and film-room staff rather than dismiss J.J. McCarthy.
With nearly a decade of NFL experience, J.T. O'Sullivan uses his YouTube channel for basic analysis and his Patreon channel for nuanced evaluations, guiding fans and evaluators with balanced insights.

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