Overview
- The Giants acquired McCarthy from Minnesota for a 2027 fifth-round pick after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury and have moved him into the starting role.
- McCarthy earned the job following limited situational snaps, a relief appearance and an overtime victory that prompted coaches to expand his role.
- Senior personnel executive Chris Mara said the team once had maturity concerns but now sees a more mature player who has married and become a father and who has impressed in practice.
- In his first games with New York McCarthy’s completion rate and passer rating have risen to roughly 63.3 percent and a 95.2 rating, and coaches have simplified calls and added mobility-based packages to suit his strengths.
- Questions remain because the sample is small and his early pro career included missed time and accuracy issues, and the move has renewed scrutiny of the Giants’ 2024 draft choices and roster direction.