Analyst suggests J.J. McCarthy needs luck to succeed with Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Following a challenging tenure with the Minnesota Vikings, J.J. McCarthy has been traded to the New York Giants. Analyst Sam Monson argues that McCarthy will require a "Geno Smith sequence of lucky things to happen" for another chance in the NFL. He is currently positioned as a backup quarterback, indicating the Giants' low expectations for his performance after a turbulent rookie year. The Giants' decision reflects their hope to revitalize McCarthy's career while acknowledging the significant hurdles he faces.
- •J.J. McCarthy traded from Vikings to Giants on October 3, 2026.
- •Analysts express skepticism about McCarthy's future success.
- •McCarthy served as backup quarterback with low expectations in New York.
- •Analysts point to need for fortunate events for McCarthy's potential.
- •Giants aim to develop McCarthy after rocky start to his career.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — One NFL analyst believes J.J. McCarthy needs a 'sequence of luck'
"This NFL analyst doesn't appear to have much confidence in J.J. McCarthy's future.
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