Vic Fangio Says J.J. McCarthy Was a ‘Steal’ For the Giants and the Eagles Are Already Feeling The Heat

The Giants got an absolute steal when they traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy back in late September, and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio isn’t shy about saying it. This is a huge problem for an Eagles team battling a brutal six-game losing streak, especially with McCarthy and the Giants heading into their Sunday matchup.

A Shocking Trade and an Immediate Impact

Remember when the Vikings just shipped out J.J. McCarthy, their tenth overall pick from the 2024 draft, for only a fifth-round pick? Talk about a move that flew under the radar for some, but Fangio and the Eagles are now living with the consequences. McCarthy stepped into a tough spot after Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury in Week 2, sidelining him for the rest of the year. But Fangio sees what McCarthy has done, telling reporters this Tuesday that the young QB “has come in, in a short period of time and really done a nice job.” It’s hard to argue with that when a division rival is singing his praises like this.

Giants Offense Rolling With New Pieces

Fangio broke down just why this Giants offense is clicking, and it’s more than just McCarthy. “They’ve got a really good offense,” he said. “They’ve got skill at the receiving position. They did a nice job raiding the Ravens, not only for John [Harbaugh], but for [tight end Isaiah] Likely and [fullback Patrick] Ricard.” It sounds like the Giants’ senior offensive assistant, Greg Roman, brought a whole lot of that “Ravens type offense” with him, and then offensive coordinator Matt Nagy threw in some “Kansas City type passing.” Fangio summed it up perfectly, saying, “They’ve got it going right now. They’ve got good wideouts, good tight ends, two good backs.” With McCarthy orchestrating all that talent, it’s no wonder the Eagles are bracing themselves for Sunday.

This Sunday isn’t just another game for the Eagles, who desperately need to snap that six-game skid. They’re going up against a Giants offense that Fangio clearly respects, powered by a quarterback he thinks was a major “steal.” It’s going to be a real test of how they handle a team that’s found its groove.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.