Ben Leber: J.J. McCarthy's mental reps still important; I love what the Browns are building, it's old school football

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) under center against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) under center against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Photo credit © Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Former Vikings linebacker and sideline analyst Ben Leber joined Afternoon Drive on The Fan to talk about the season-ending injury to Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold's opportunity in Kevin O'Connell's system, the usefulness of joint practices compared to preseason games and the outlook for the NFC North.

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