Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is Viking Safety Josh Metellus! Josh discusses his journey to the NFL, the heartbreak of being cut after his first training camp, becoming the most versatile defender in the NFL, importance of setting goals and a little on his QB J.J. McCarthy! Plus, Ben Allen asks the hard hitting questions including how happy Josh was that the Vikings DIDN'T sign Aaron Rodgers.
00:00 - Cold open
00:40 - Welcome in!
02:12 - Start of interview
05:56 - Josh’s dream of being a lawyer
08:16 - Talking High school ball
10:34 - Being drafted during COVID
15:10 - Being waived after training camp
18:40 - Why goal setting matters
22:56 - Impact Brian Flores has had on Josh’s career
25:36 - Playing 21+ spots on defense
29:43 - Are you the most versatile player in the NFL?
32:26 - Would you do media after football?
34:34 - How Josh will coordinate the defenses’ dances
35:55 - Expectations for J.J. McCarthy
38:02 - Who deserves a spotlight
39:51 - Final thoughts
41:09 - Start of Rejected Questions
41:28 - How much Disney do you watch?
43:31 - Going to H.S. with Lil Pump
44:46 - Would you have been drafted higher if you went to Ohio State?
45:42 - How happy are you the Vikings didn’t sign Aaron Rodgers?
46:45 - Getting a “warning card” at Timberwolves game
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