Daily Norseman on J.J. McCarthy
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J.J. McCarthy came in for the New York Giants and nearly pulled off an incredible comeback, with the Giants down 34-10 in the 4th quarter. He threw for 243 passing yards, rushed for 26 more, and threw one passing touchdown, but he also threw an interception in…drumroll…11 minutes.
STACKED’s take
McCarthy's 11-minute comeback showed flashes of magic; source sees higher ceiling than alternatives.
McCarthy came in for the Giants down 34-10 in the 4th quarter and nearly pulled off an incredible comeback, throwing for 243 passing yards, rushing for 26 more, and throwing one passing touchdown in 11 minutes, though he also threw an interception. The source notes McCarthy showed flashes of magic and has an intangible quality you can't coach, but caveats the performance: the Saints' game plan was designed for Jameis Winston, not McCarthy; the Saints played prevent defense up 34-10; the Saints' defense is not that good; and McCarthy should have had a second interception. Despite these caveats, the source argues McCarthy has higher ceiling potential than Bryce Young and should be the Giants' starter, with the NFC East available for the taking given the Eagles' struggles and Jalen Hurts' injury, the Cowboys' weak defense, and the Commanders' mediocrity. The source expresses concern that if McCarthy strings together wins over the next month, Vikings fans will be uncomfortable, and if he leads the Giants to the playoffs, it would be the most Vikings outcome imaginable.
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