The New York Giants just blew it in Week 6, letting the New Orleans Saints drop a whopping 34 unanswered points on them in a brutal 34-10 loss. But hold up, because something wild went down: J.J. McCarthy entered the game and absolutely lit it up, almost pulling off a comeback for the ages. Now, after McCarthy thrived with the Giants, there is a legitimate quarterback question brewing for this Giants squad going forward. Will they actually turn to McCarthy, and if so, when?
The Pressure Is On: Make the McCarthy Pivot
The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor, right after that painful Week 6 loss to the Saints, is straight up urging the Giants to make the pivot to McCarthy. He’s saying the change needs to come sooner rather than later. Seriously, the dude basically said, “the sooner the Giants turn to McCarthy, the better.” This isn’t just some hot take, it’s a real call to bench Jameis Winston. McCarthy’s impressive near-comeback against the Saints in Week 6 should leave no doubt.
The Week 9 Blueprint: Why Waiting Could Make Sense
While a lot of Giants fans probably want McCarthy starting ASAP, there’s a totally obvious Week 9 date to keep in mind for his debut. The Giants have their bye week after their trip to Houston, which would make for a way smoother transition of power for a new starting QB. John Harbaugh is going to have to answer a ton of questions about the team’s quarterback for Week 7 when they face a tricky Houston Texans defense. But honestly, sticking with Winston for one more week isn’t all that outrageous, especially with that Week 8 bye coming up. Think about it: if McCarthy can get two full weeks under his belt before going up against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9, he could be so much better prepared for his first start. It’s a smart play, not just some knee-jerk reaction, and it totally acknowledges the Giants’ need for a QB change.
The Looming Decision: McCarthy’s Time Is Now?
This whole situation is wild, especially considering Jaxson Dart is the starter when healthy. But if McCarthy plays like he did against the Saints when he gets his shot, this quarterback conversation is going to be way closer than anyone thought. The Giants won’t know for sure until he’s actually starting. That could be as soon as Week 7 against the Texans, but the smart money is on waiting until Week 9 against the Eagles for his big debut. It’s an obvious solution for the Giants that isn’t too reactionary to just one game, but also clearly acknowledges that a change at QB is needed.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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