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Giants Coach Harbaugh Discusses J.J. McCarthy's Role for Upcoming Game
Confirmed
In Short: Harbaugh noted that McCarthy's role is still under consideration and is something that's "on the table." However, he emphasized that the team is focusing on preparing for the next game.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that J.J. McCarthy could potentially be the No. 2 quarterback behind Jameis Winston for the upcoming game against the Washington Commanders.
McCarthy, who missed his rookie season and struggled in his second year, was traded to the Giants by the Vikings for a fifth-round pick after starter Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury.
Winston, who has been the starting quarterback for the Giants, expressed confidence in his performance, saying, "I'm heating up and I'm starting to get better and better."
Harbaugh reiterated that Winston will remain the starter for now, stating, "Jameis [Winston] will be the starter for as long as I can see into the future."
The coach also clarified that the idea of acquiring McCarthy was initiated by the front office, not by him.
McCarthy is aware of his role and the possibility of being the No. 2 quarterback, but Harbaugh suggested he could even fall to third on the depth chart.
Harbaugh emphasized that the team is taking things one game at a time and that McCarthy's role could change based on his performance.
Despite the uncertainty, McCarthy remains focused on his new opportunity with the Giants.
Harbaugh's comments come after the Giants officially announced the trade for McCarthy, adding him to the depth chart and waiving Jake Haener.
Background
The New York Giants have released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after his return to the team was marked by limited playing time.
The New York Giants have traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the former first-round pick.
What's confirmed
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that J.J. McCarthy could potentially be the No. 2 quarterback behind Jameis Winston for the upcoming game against the Washington Commanders.
- McCarthy, who missed his rookie season and struggled in his second year, was traded to the Giants by the Vikings for a fifth-round pick after starter Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury.
- The coach also clarified that the idea of acquiring McCarthy was initiated by the front office, not by him.
- McCarthy is aware of his role and the possibility of being the No. 2 quarterback, but Harbaugh suggested he could even fall to third on the depth chart.
- Harbaugh emphasized that the team is taking things one game at a time and that McCarthy's role could change based on his performance.
- Despite the uncertainty, McCarthy remains focused on his new opportunity with the Giants.
- Harbaugh's comments come after the Giants officially announced the trade for McCarthy, adding him to the depth chart and waiving Jake Haener.
What's still developing
- McCarthy has had a rough start to his career, missing all of his rookie season before throwing for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 10 games last year.
- He said after the game that the threat of being benched doesn't faze him.
- "I'm just grateful for the opportunity I have now. Right now, I get to smile and say, 'I'm the starting QB for the New York Football Giants,'" Winston told reporters.
- "Focusing on what I would love is winning games with my team, being the best I could be. I'm heating up and I'm starting to get better and better. Last week, I was questioning if I could even throw. This week, I got people talking about the Jameis Winston Experience again."
- "We're just focusing on preparing for the next game, getting him ready for the Commanders game. That's really what we'll be looking to try to get accomplished."
- On the heels of the New York Giants report explaining what J.J.
- On the one hand, that would mean McCarthy is rated below Jake Haener, whose last NFL game was on Dec.