Big Blue View on J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy named Giants starter; 250 yards, TD in <12 minutes; athleticism adds upside.

J.J. McCarthy was named the Giants' starting quarterback against the Houston Texans after being acquired via trade from Minnesota on September 28th. In his brief appearance as starter, McCarthy threw for nearly 250 yards and a touchdown in less than 12 minutes, and the Giants' run game showed signs of life. McCarthy is 23 years old with 10 career starts, prior experience in Jim Harbaugh's system at Michigan, and brings athleticism to the offense. The change from Jameis Winston to McCarthy offers the potential for more consistency and excitement, with an element of untapped potential similar to a rookie quarterback debut.

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