In the days since he helped the Minnesota Vikings hand the Detroit Lions an unexpected loss in Week 9, many have noticed the extreme intensity that J.J. McCarthy has worn on his sleeve during his time on the field in a purple and gold jersey this season.
On Wednesday, McCarthy talked about how he essentially has an alter-ego known as "Nine" that has been fueled by the anger generated from not playing in 23 of the first 25 games of his NFL career due to multiple injuries.
During his conversation with local Twin Cities reporters on Thursday, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson shared his thoughts on the alter-ego of his current quarterback while unintentionally shading some from the recent past.