J.J. McCarthy's development has impressed Giants brass despite initial concerns over his 'maturity.' Chris Mara, the team's senior vice president of player personnel, told the New York Post that he was 'wowed' by McCarthy's physical skills but 'wasn't quite sure about the maturity level.'
The Giants acquired McCarthy in a trade with the Vikings on Sept. 28, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota, where they used the No. 6 pick on him in 2.
After missing his rookie season due to a knee injury, McCarthy struggled with the Vikings — completing just 57.6% of passes with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions — before being demoted to third string after an ankle injury kept him out of preseason.
But McCarthy has shown remarkable growth off the field, leading the Giants to an overtime win against the Texans in Houston. Mara said he's 'in awe' watching McCarthy practice, noting his arm and mobility have improved significantly. He'll make his second start against the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday.
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