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The Athletic Football Show on J.J. McCarthy

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Does JJ McCarthy have a role? Does some tight end have a role? You know, like there's going to be different teams where it's a discussion.
Mentioned at 13:40 – 13:47

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McCarthy could potentially fill a short-yardage sneak role

Ryan Paganetti suggests that teams without a preferred starter for quarterback sneaks, such as the Cardinals with Kyler Murray, might look to other players like JJ McCarthy or tight ends to fill that specific short-yardage role.

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