Like the leader he is, McCarthy shouldered responsibility for the miscues, however they happened.
"I've never really felt the snowball, just because I'm worried about that next throw and I flush the one that happened previously," McCarthy said. "But at the end of the day, whether it's five in a row, two in a row, one time, like I just can't have it. This league is too hard, and I gotta be able to make those throws."
As for the broader picture, McCarthy maintained his optimism, echoing teammates.
"I don't think it's too hard for me because I'm obsessed with the process. I'm obsessed with growing and getting better, and K.O. is the same way, this entire group is the same way," McCarthy shared confidently.
"This group is so tight knit and so determined to just make sure we get to that point, you know, something we can be proud of every single Sunday when we leave the stadium," he continued. "We're not there yet, especially as an offense, and I take full responsibility to help make sure we get there.
"I think adversity is one of the greatest things for individual growth, collective growth, whatever it is," McCarthy added after dropping to 2-3. "And I think it could really separate teams or bring them tighter together. And I feel like this team is being brought tighter and tighter together every week."
Jefferson admitted "the frustrations are there" but offered his determination to improve and rectify mistakes even if it entails spending additional time with McCarthy to strengthen their on-field chemistry.