J.J. McCarthy absolutely balled out for the New York Giants on Sunday, stepping in for Jameis Winston during their tough loss to the New Orleans Saints. You’d think that’d make the decision easy, right? Nope. Giants head coach John Harbaugh isn’t ready to name his starting quarterback for the upcoming slugfest against the Houston Texans, not yet anyway.
Harbaugh’s Tough Call After McCarthy’s Performance
McCarthy showed up when the Giants needed him, putting together a solid outing that definitely got people talking. You saw it, I saw it, everyone who watched that game saw it. But despite McCarthy’s strong play, Harbaugh’s out here telling reporters Monday that they are “working through that now. Honing in on a decision.” It feels like the kind of internal debate that could swing a season. What more does a guy have to do to lock down the starting spot after playing well?
What Gives Them “The Best Chance to Win”?
The coach is basically saying he’s gotta figure out “what gives us the best chance to win the football game,” and that’s the only metric that matters. It’s a classic coach’s answer, but it’s still wild that McCarthy’s good performance didn’t just automatically clear things up. With the Texans game looming, every practice rep, every film session, is huge. Who gets the nod? That decision is going to tell us a lot about what Harbaugh truly believes is the path to victory, and who he trusts under center when the pressure is on.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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