Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said McGill is “one of those guys that flashed” as he evaluated Minnesota’s roster.
And O’Connell reminded that McGill is making an impact beyond the 3.5 sacks he’s accrued so far this August.
“He obviously wrecked multiple plays tonight, had the sack-and-a-half,” O’Connell said. “[But] it’s the plays that don’t register on the stat sheet – when you see him explode through the line, it forces the [running] back to bounce, and then you see [Asamoah and Troy Dye] running down plays, that’s all because of the impact those guys are having up front.
“He’s had a really good camp. He’s flashed in both games now,” O’Connell added. “Really, when I go back and think about other guys, as well, it’s really cool to see a guy like that who understands the opportunity he may have and ultimately capitalizes on it with performances like tonight.”
While it’s safe to assume McGill appreciates O’Connell’s compliments two games in, don’t expect him to rest on his laurels.
“I just work. I don’t even know right now, in terms of where I am on the depth chart,” McGill said. “Just grind, man. That’s all I do.”
Asked what keeps him going on an NFL journey that’s included numerous stops, he pointed to his parents’ support, as well as his wife Sara and their two young daughters, ages 1 and 2.