J.J. McCarthy came off the bench for the New York Giants on Sunday, replacing Jameis Winston during a tough 34-27 loss against the New Orleans Saints, and head coach John Harbaugh liked what he saw. McCarthy played well, no doubt, but despite the solid outing, the Giants aren’t ready to name him the starter going forward.
McCarthy Stepped Up When It Counted
Talk about stepping into the fire! McCarthy got thrown into the game during what Harbaugh himself called “desperation time.” But the kid delivered, making some crucial plays that actually gave the Giants a shot at the end of the game. Harbaugh even pointed out, “he made some plays and gave us a chance at the end to win the game, ended up throwing the ball into the end zone at the end so that was good.” You love to see a young guy come in and show that kind of grit under pressure, especially when the team is fighting to claw back into it.
The Quarterback Question Looms Large
Here’s the kicker, though: even with that clutch performance and Harbaugh’s praise, the Giants are still playing coy. McCarthy played well, for sure, but the team’s brass isn’t ready to hand him the keys to the offense permanently. Right now, it’s officially a “Week 7 Starter TBD” situation. They’re not naming McCarthy as the guy going forward, which has to leave Giants fans wondering what exactly it takes to lock down that starting gig. The uncertainty is real, and it looks like this quarterback battle is far from over.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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