How J.J. McCarthy fared in Vikings' joint practices with Pats

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EAGAN, Minn. -- If there is one attribute that Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell wants his quarterbacks to embody, it's confidence. So when J.J. McCarthy produced an uneven performance during the first of a two-day joint practice Wednesday with the New England Patriots, O'Connell went to work.

Along with the rest of the offensive staff, O'Connell put together a mini game plan for Thursday's session. McCarthy and the rest of the offense needed to "do some things that make sense from a rhythm, timing and spacing standpoint," O'Connell said. McCarthy responded with his best practice of the summer, completing 13 consecutive passes at one point -- six of which were…