The Alec Lewis Show More J.J. McCarthy mechanics intel & Vikings-Packers preview w/ The Athletic's Matt Schneidman: Ep. 130 | Presented By First Resource Bank
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Nov 20, 2025 Matt Schneidman, a skilled Packers reporter for The Athletic, dives deep into the upcoming Vikings-Packers showdown. He shares insights on J.J. McCarthy's precision issues and offers a nuanced analysis of Jordan Love's performance, emphasizing how injuries affect public perception. The conversation touches on the Packers' strong secondary, their struggles against the run, and the offensive line's inconsistency. With a focus on creative run designs and the impact of player injuries, Schneidman reveals the intricacies that could shape the game.
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Tiny Footwork Tweaks Have Big Effects
- Small changes like which foot is front on the first step create large downstream effects on timing and drops.
- Those subtle punch-step and overstriding differences show up clearly when comparing preseason tape to recent games.
Touch Might Be Innate, Not Just Mechanical
- Lack of touch on throws is a separate, less-tweakable issue and may reflect innate feel or arm talent.
- Coaches believe touch can improve but some of it may be an inherent, fingertips-level ability.
Use Remaining Games As Evaluation Data
- Don't write off McCarthy after five games; use the remaining season as data points to evaluate progress.
- Reserve aggressive mechanical overhauls for the offseason unless immediate, consistent improvement appears.