McCarthy is 23, the same age as franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart, who is out for the season with a knee injury.
Radio host Michael Kay argued that the New York Giants will face a major dilemma at quarterback if J.J. McCarthy performs well this season. With franchise starter Jaxson Dart out for the year due to a knee injury, Kay suggested that a strong run by McCarthy could prevent Dart from automatically reclaiming the starting job next season.
McCarthy entered in relief of Jameis Winston during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Head coach John Harbaugh has not yet announced whether McCarthy or Winston will start against the Houston Texans, though analyst Rex Ryan publicly urged the team to start McCarthy.
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