Why Do NFL Teams Love JJ McCarthy?

Why Do NFL Teams Love JJ McCarthy?

[@SayLesNyC]

Every NFL player was great in high school

[@fornhunkle]

I was great in highschool, i guess you could say im something of an NFL player myself

[@11nailuJ11]

josh allen

[@youdontknow7190]

I think that’s a fair observation.

[@Jackman1st]

He was the #1 overall QB prospect though, it counts for something, it’s what got Hackenberg drafted despite his junior year being disappointing.

[@jamesknapp64]

Every College Player was GREAT in High School

[@jona.scholt4362]

I find it hilarious that the same people (mostly Buckeyes and Spartans) will say, "Michigan is the worst national championship team in Earth's history" and in the next sentence will say, "JJ was propped up by a super team". I give some credit to them for having a super human ability to not be bothered by cognitive dissonance.

[@jimmy5634]

I find it hilarious that you think you’re not going to get severe sanctions for the cheating. Talk about cognitive dissonance.

[@jona.scholt4362]

@@jimmy5634Where did I mention what you're accusing me of saying in my previous statement? I got to give it to Buckeyes, they're not afraid to just make things up.

[@jrinmichigan3678]

@@jimmy5634 I believe Ohio State is now under NCAA investigation for unauthorized access to rival practice films. Ohhhh, the irony!!

[@cameronclark3927]

@@jimmy5634someone’s upset Michigan owns them😂😂😂 loser

[@farriskhan2352]

@@jimmy5634 Speaking of cognitive dissonance, I am not sure how you think the NCAA will have time to write "parking tickets" against Michigan, while the NCAA itself is imploding.

[@ImFastrnU]

The best part is that Cryin Ryan lied to him, essentially sent him to Michigan, who promptly beat them every year. And the icing on the cake, McCord lost to him AND transfered....love it!

[@justinedse8435]

And never forget, Michigan was too scared to play Ohio State in 2020. They would have gotten their asses whooped!

[@Hinestyler2]

LOL. The fact you are flexing a fictional match from four years ago says it all. ​@justinedse8435

[@prixydus3440]

dont yall drag out old games every single time​ osu is mentioned to yall@@Hinestyler2

[@bckfrmthded]

@@justinedse8435facts lmao for a team that bitched and moaned and got their asses whooped for about a decade and ducked their rival in 2020, they sure do have a lot shit to talk lol then when they go back to being irrelevant they’ll quiet down of course

[@SeanP7195]

As a Michigan fan I was always looking for a reason not to like JJ. One by one he proved me wrong. I fought with people over it. And he just kept getting the job done. Every time you thought he couldn’t do something well he did. He’s clearly confident and believes in himself.

[@Cipher_8]

As a Viking fan I hope this scenario plays out again for me but I have my doubts.

[@johnnyoldenjr.]

61-3 as a starter in highscool and college is crazy

[@koldonn1111]

No it's not

[@johnnyoldenjr.]

@@koldonn1111 oh okay 👍 🤣🤣

[@koldonn1111]

@@johnnyoldenjr. It would be crazy if he were the reason that was the case in college.

[@johnnyoldenjr.]

@koldonn1111 no qb goes 27-1 in college and is just along for the ride be real. 2022 illionois, 2022 osu, 2023 osu, 2023 bama and osu. Without jj michigan probably loses all those games.

[@koldonn1111]

@johnnyoldenjr. Depends on how bad the replacement is. UM would still be a great team without him.

[@matrixxblood]

Hey, as a fan of football videos, I feel as if you do a great job breaking down players mechanics and overall breakdowns. Truly enjoy your videos man.

[@kjmanoni]

every year guys gets hyped. maybe 2 QB’s in this class (Williams, Maye, Daniels, McCarthy, Penix, Nix) end up being good.

[@nicolastomas8436]

Williams and Maye will be the best in 5 years

[@amanhasnousername1614]

Probably although not always. 2020 saw Burrow, Herbert, Tua, Love, and Hurts become solid starters even if it took a bit of time for some of them.

[@anthonyc3306]

History does not favor that opinion. I think only Caleb, Jayden, and JJ will likely be successful. Drake has a high ceiling but he's risky. The other 2 I doubt will start.

[@hurricanemegan8092]

@@nicolastomas8436Williams is a bust

[@nicolastomas8436]

@@hurricanemegan8092 I do not think he will be a bust, but I think Maye will be better.

[@whildenm]

JJ hardly ever played in 4th quarters.

[@Snowboarder16]

You are so right

[@jona.scholt4362]

Thank you! I bring this up all the time on these videos! JJ sat every 4th quarter of the first 8 games (and often much of the 3rd) People never bring that up when mentioning his stats. It just shows people who fall back on looking at his stats know nothing about their context.

[@flamingtiger31]

@@jona.scholt4362 Yeah because he got carried by Michigan's Cheating, Easy schedule, Run game, and Defense. Dude had to do nothing he is literally zach wilson

[@stedman8778]

​@@flamingtiger31what team do you root for? Nevermind, it doesn't matter, they didn't win the natty this year. Go Blue! LMAO 🤣😭🤣😭🔵〽️🌹💍🏆

[@jona.scholt4362]

@@flamingtiger31 I just want you to know, there are many resources for those who have an issue with Copium. Remember, there are people who love you! You can overcome this!

[@nathanlawson313]

Only 22 passes/gm while going 15-0 is misleading... JJ first 9 games (Avg score of 41-7) - Usually sat by halftime due to blowouts. Zero minutes played of any 4th quarter. His avg BEFORE he sat in those games: 17-23, 237yd, 2TDs, on exactly 75.7% completion. That is some serious HEAT !🔥 Sitting so much skews what his totals "would have been" had he stayed in and ran up the score (...like some other QBs did). JJ's next 5 games (Avg score of 29-16) - Tough grind-out games vs the #2, #3, #4, #16, and #39 ranked defenses in the nation. With UM's defense ranked #1, these were never gonna be high scoring, stat-padding, shoot-outs. JJ made every clutch play, including game winning drive in CFP vs Alabama, the whole field in 1:34, with no timeouts, scored TD to send to OT. Also made at least 5-6 "Wow!" plays in each of these games, including "Throw of the Year" BETWEEN 2 buckeyes running shoulder to shoulder(the #2 defense in nation). Then title game (score 34-13) - No disrespect, but after THAT stretch, facing Wash's (#54 ranked) defense was a breeze! In 1st qtr ALONE, JJ passed 3-5 for 55yds, but Michigan rushed for 174 yd on 9 attempts, with 2 TDs, and a FG. Game was over. 🏆

[@imouut]

The "throw of the year" was a bad read and a horrible mistake by the defender. It was an easy pick and it's obvious mccarthey didn't see him.

[@nathanlawson313]

@@imouut JJ saw defender, knew #25 doesn't actually watch QB's eyes, so he threw a dart right past his ear hole. Here's proof: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXaQdn2Qgrp_b6ssi=0kcFYBzrDKFRNbUr

[@imouut]

@nathanlawson4643 that was probably not true. He clearly didn't see him and was probably saying that to not tank his stock

[@nathanlawson313]

@@imouut Sorry I'm gonna take his word over yours. Tell yourself whatever you want tho...😂

[@imouut]

@@nathanlawson313 The defender was staring right at him when he threw it. There is no way he knew he would turn around unless he is a mind reader.

[@alainabuccino]

great video mikeytn!! can’t wait for the draft!!

[@TheScotian82]

Kid from Michigan with a chip on his shoulder? Seem to me that's worked out before..Somewhere..

[@glennpelton4887]

Nice.

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

Brady was drafted 199, McCarthy 10th. "Chip" isn't the right word for it.

[@user-en9qd5nx8w]

I think a lot of it is recency bias, we just saw JJ win the national championship. Same thing happened with Mac Jones, he won a national championship, so his timing was good. I honestly believe if Stetson Bennett was a couple inches taller and had a bigger frame, he would have gotten a lot of hype too, simply for playing on a team that was so successful.

[@farriskhan2352]

Bennett was FOUR YEARS OLDER when he got drafted v. JJ. Different situation as JJ has not peaked as a QB yet.

[@user-en9qd5nx8w]

@@farriskhan2352 Good point, and one that a lot of analysts have made, that JJ is young and has room to develop. Every one of the top QB's this year has potential and has something they could develop and get better at. Mahomes was considered a project by many, Allen had a horrible completion percentage, Herbert everyone thought was just a short pass/screen guy. I wish all these young QB's luck. As always the team their going to will be a big part of their success.

[@brettk9316]

Your right his ceiling is Mac Jones.

[@NoFace-ke9pc]

Not with his alcoholism

[@jasonlejuan975]

​@@brettk9316It's not though. Mac Jones couldn't handle pressure when a game was on the line. You're saying what the rest of these 🤡 are saying all over the Internet.

[@CharlieHepp]

As a Michigan fan, I was always looking for a reason not to like JJ. One by one he proved me wrong. I fought with people over it. And he just kept getting the job done. Every time you thought he couldn’t do something well he did. He’s clearly confident and believes in himself. JJ hardly ever played in 4th quarter. Every NFL player was great in high school Drake Maye is less than five months older than JJ McCarthy I think anybody saying he isn’t a first-rounder is just hating. This guy is a winner with a lot of potential and doesn’t lack anywhere in every attribute. He’s got good size and a solid arm and has proven to be clutch when the lights are the brightest. He’s definitely worth a first-rounder. Will he work out? Who the hell knows that’s part of the game just like how Andrew Luck was the best prospect of all time who would’ve thought he’d retire with no rings? Not saying Luck sucked but it’s just an example. Hey, as a fan of football videos, I feel as if you do a great job breaking down players' mechanics and overall breakdowns. Truly enjoy your videos, man. It's not a mystery. He's excellent!! He did exactly what Harbaugh asked of him. They are a run-focused team every year guys get hyped. maybe 2 QBs in this class (Williams, Maye, Daniels, McCarthy, Penix, Nix) end up being good. I think a lot of it is recency bias, we just saw JJ win the national championship. The same thing happened with Mac Jones, he won a national championship, so his timing was good. I honestly believe if Stetson Bennett was a couple inches taller and had a bigger frame, he would have gotten a lot of hype too, simply for playing on a team that was so successful. 61-3 as a starter in high school and college is crazy He is a winner. He will do well in the NFL. great video Mikeytn can’t wait for the draft!! It would be a generational draft class in 3 or more QBs that end up being good, depending on where they end up, how much work they put in, and coaching. McCarthy is easily my favorite QB out of this class, not saying he is the best, but he has all the traits you'd want out of a QB, doesn't have the drama of Williams, has a great Aura, and is a winner. Would love him on the Giants. 1. Only 22 passes/GM while going 15-0 is misleading... JJ's first 9 games (Avg score of 41-7) - Usually sat by halftime due to blowouts. Zero minutes played of any 4th quarter. His average BEFORE he sat in those games: 17-23, 237 yds, 2TDs, on exactly 75.7% completion. That is some serious HEAT! Sitting so much skews what his totals "would have been" had he stayed in and ran up the score (...like some other QBs did). 2. JJ's next 5 games (Avg score of 29-16) are tough grind-out games vs the #2, #3, #4, #16, and #39 ranked defenses in the nation. With UM's defense ranked #1, these were never gonna be high-scoring, stat-padding, shoot-outs. JJ made every clutch play, including a game-winning drive in CFP vs Alabama, the whole field in 1:34, with no timeouts, and scored a TD to send it to OT. Also made at least 5-6 "Wow!" plays in each of these games, including "Throw of the Year" BETWEEN 2 Buckeyes running shoulder to shoulder(the #2 defense in the nation). 3. Then title game (score 34-13) - No disrespect, but after THAT stretch, facing Wash's (#54 ranked) defense was a breeze! In 1st qtr ALONE, JJ passed 3-5 for 55yds, but Michigan rushed for 174 yd on 9 attempts, with 2 TDs, and a FG. The game was over. Excellent analysis, illuminating The stats about passing attempts are a little misleading since McCarthy didn’t play the 4th quarter in several games last season. Other QBs ranked above JJ had monster talent at multiple WR positions. Had JJ gone to OSU and played with the WRs there, he would have been the number 1 pick in this draft and would have gaudy passing numbers that would have been overly inflated like every previous QB in that system. So playing in a pro-style system with less talent hinders JJ’s ability? With each passing day, I’m becoming more and more of a JJ fan and kinda hoping Broncos draft him. But I also would love to tap into this amazing defensive class with our first pick since a QB this year won’t really change anything for us any time soon really here now.

[@neongvortex6937]

Preciate this

[@CyaSpaceC0wboy]

I think anybody saying he isn’t a first rounder is just hating. This guy is a winner with a lot of potential and doesn’t lack anywhere in every attribute. He’s got good size and a solid arm and has proven to be clutch when the lights are the brightest. He’s definitely worth a first rounder. Will he work out? Who the hell knows that’s part of the game just like how Andrew Luck was the best prospect of all time who would’ve thought he’d retire with no rings? Not saying Luck sucked but it’s just an example.

[@BrodyJohnson-tx7kv]

He lacks putting up stats He’s WAY OVERHYPED

[@pasko9608]

@@BrodyJohnson-tx7kvhe lacks stats bc he barely played the 4 th quaters bc he was winning by so much

[@incognitoblack8661]

Hating? Dude is average at best, will Levis was a lot better than him, and didn’t even go in the first rd

[@IWsBIxMuRDeR]

@@BrodyJohnson-tx7kv lmao because he didnt throw? I want you to look at a word called "percentages" his percentages are all top 10 in FBS. it isn't his fault he didn't throw the ball. I can just tell you are a salty OSU fan lol

[@IWsBIxMuRDeR]

@@incognitoblack8661 Percentages, look at the rankings. that paired with his attitude and already won at high school and college level, dont hate him because he's a winner. but go off little fella, you know more than nfl scouts and probably 10+ teams that will take him in the 1st round if he's available.

[@sylaskeb3493]

With each passing day I’m becoming more and more of a JJ fan and kinda hoping broncos draft him. But I also would love to tap into this amazing defensive class with our first pick since a QB this year won’t really change anything for us any time soon

[@jona.scholt4362]

JJ sat every 4th quarter of the first 8 games. People never bring that up when mentioning his stats. It just shows people who fall back on looking at his stats know nothing about their context.

[@Hinestyler2]

Because we were up by so much there was no reason to have him play lol.

[@Riogrande1964]

Excellent analysis, illuminating

[@markgill7138]

It's not a mystery. He's excellent!! He did exactly what Harbaugh asked of him. They are a run focused team

[@incognitoblack8661]

He’s average

[@stedman8778]

​@@incognitoblack8661average QBs win all the time. Everyone said Brady was average and a system QB until about his last ring with the pats. They were giving him trouble for the Philly super bowl loss. Plenty of average QBs have won SBs.

[@markgill7138]

@@incognitoblack8661 He's way better than average. He's every bit the 5 star athlete they claim he is.

[@brettk9316]

If he was they would of passed more last couple of years!

[@markgill7138]

@brettk9316 He did exactly what Harbaugh asked him to do. He's going to be the next Tom Brady. Harbaugh firmly believes that and so do I. And he passed the ball a ton last year

[@alfredmasullo]

Great video, Mike.

[@frankgraham1996]

Teams like JJ because he can be molded into what you want. They see raw talent that was not unleashed at Michigan because they did not run a spread offense that required it.

[@blowfishes]

Drake Maye is less than five months older than JJ McCarthy

[@Snowboarder16]

Thank you

[@robertcampbell8070]

Yes, and McCarthy was quite frankly better than Maye.

[@mark_kline]

@@robertcampbell8070based on what?

[@blowfishes]

@@robertcampbell8070 I only hope that the Commanders and Patriots both feel the same way about McCarthy as you do.

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@blowfishes I said he was better, I didn't say he will be better. Maye was worse than McCarthy in every throwing category except 30+ yard throws. He was frankly bad under pressure. Maye could also easily be the best QB in this draft. I've realized over the years my ability to analyze QB's as NFL prospects is horrible.

[@shenronguimeli2044]

Listen I have never watched a Vikings game but I like this guy he seems fun so I'll watch and see where he goes I hope he's no bust I wish he was a giant (I'm a Steelers fan let's be honest they needed him) but this guy seems to have a good future I'll definitely be waiting

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

If he becomes a Giant he better get use to losing.

[@alexe7306]

😂😂😂😂

[@DreDunbar-pd8un]

JJ will turn giants back to super bowl contenders like 2007-2012

[@Snowboarder16]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JGRG07]

I was also an OSU fan who ended up getting more interest from Michigan. I ended up at Nebraska before transferring to Youngstown State

[@TheTimothyMorris]

What bothers me the most is the fact, that a lot of people say the team success isnt because of him. that his numbers are too low. Michigan had a great defense... look at lsu for example they gave opponents near 30 points per game... of course u have to produce more on offense. , usc the same... not the best defense.. thats why these qbs had to throw more.

[@gwat34]

Most of JJs time since the season rlend was to improve the loft on deep balls and layering passes in the intermediary game. This was seen in the proday

[@NoGuaranteesGarage]

I think he ends up on the Vikings and succeeds, and then all the Giants fans get mad we didn't make a move for him when I think he would not have the same amount of success on the GMen

[@RushBig0786]

All Tim Tebow and a lot of high school and College QB's did was win. I've seen almost every JJ game at Michigan. I haven't seen one game that made me think he was a first round pick. I didn't even think he would get drafted for a while

[@mark_kline]

It’s not that he played on a great team. He played on a great team and was pedestrian.

[@wpl8275]

He was a 5 star QB put into a system that emphasized a balanced offense. His 5 star abilities didn't disappear. He just got to show them a little less than other QB's put into pass happy offenses. But think about this. While other QB's were losing while passing for 300 or 400 yards he won games. Not just inconsequential games but big time pressure games. And he was asked to make plays constantly on third down with his arm or his feet. So he delivered constantly in pressure games or managed those games with fewer turnovers. He has so few bad games as a result that reviewers have to focus on them or specific plays to find flaws. Meanwhile JJ McCarthy won 2 undefeated Big Ten titles and beat OSU twice. Compare him with Drake Maye (pundits darling). Maye was not a 5 star QB. He went to a mediocre team in a mediocre league. He didn't win the starting spot so much as he inherited it from Sam Howell. It was his turn to basically throw for 300 yards a game. And instead of lifting the team beyond what Sam Howell lifted them they basically stayed the same. Meanwhile Maye got to make spectacular throws and missed on throws. His completion percentage actually went down this year. So McCarthy performed under pressure and helped his team win while Maye had less pressure and didn't elevate his team beyond mediocre. McCarthy had to be near perfect throwing mostly on third down while Maye didn't have to be anywhere close to being perfect and throwing on almost every down. And both need seasoning in the pros but McCarthy mostly needs more reps while Maye needs to work on a lot of fundamental stuff in his mechanics. If I'm a pro team trying to pick a winner I'm going with McCarthy. He's got the arm talent, the leadership qualities and he's performed under pressure in big games.

[@TheEnderTaz25]

He has talent, but it’s absolutely going to take the proper situation for him to succeed, either Minnesota or Denver as well imo. He has similar concerns to Anthony Richardson, but also has similar strengths. AR showed a lot of promise last year under Steichen, so maybe JJ will get a good coach pairing too.

[@youdontknow7190]

As a Michigan fan so I get I have some bias. I’m also a giant fan and no I don’t want JJ at P6. I don’t think he’s ready for that. That being said, he has a lot of traits that you look for. He has a great arm he’s mobile he’s very smart. He comes from pro style offense and the dude is a winner. He’s really good leader he has that factor in my opinion. will he be a top five quarterback in the league? I don’t know. It depends on where he goes but the kid is a lot of talent. He’s humble. He’s a hard worker in theory that’s what you want from every player. We’ll see how it goes.

[@jessemontgomery8987]

I hope my vikings pick him up. With 2 back up qbs of players like Tom Brady and Drew Brees coaching him could really elevate his game to the next level in the nfl.

[@cameronclark3927]

I pray he don’t go to New York who ever talk take they ate screwed awful team

[@jasonlejuan975]

I feel the same way as a Michigan fan that's a Patriots fan. I don't want them picking him at 3.

[@youdontknow7190]

11:30 I think what you mentioned he can improve on obviously Jim was his coach and so I feel like he takes coaching well over the last year. I’ve been watching Michigan he’s gotten better and better he doesn’t seem arrogant he’ll take the coaching and I think he’ll get better.

[@youdontknow7190]

3:06 also, I’m just gonna say as a Michigan fan, regardless of what happens to JJ. It’s been a wild ride being in Michigan fan the last 10 or so years under Jim Harbaugh. Michigan had a ton of success JJ that maybe we might’ve not had under Cade. Helps how dominate our O-Line was the past 3 years to yes.

[@egyptian316]

Draft the guy who is the best at throwing the ball. The other things don't matter in a QB. The JJ McCarthy hype is just that-hype. He'll have a great career as a backup.

[@Largecanyondog]

McCarthy will: 1. Work hard 2. Be a team man 3. Can throw a 15 yard comeback to the boundary with authority, and to his right. 4. Is the only top QB in the draft with good footwork. 5. Gets the ball out faster than the other QB in this draft. 6. Needs less work on mechanics 7. Can hit a hole shot against cover 2. Compare this guy to the top guy who’s highlight reel consists of runs and throws against busted coverage

[@hibiskus2096]

It would be a generational draft class in 3 or more QBs end up being good, depends where they end up, how much work they put in, and coaching. McCarthy is easily my favorite QB out of this class, not saying he is the best, but he have all the traits you'd want out of a QB, doesn't have the drama of Williams, has great Aura, and is a winner. Would love him on the Giants.

[@Other_Robots]

Problem is all those things you listed are intangibles (he won because he was on amazing Michigan team with an elite defense and run game where he wasn’t asked to do much), it’s about how you perform on gameday

[@jameshollister8294]

Not me and I am a giants fan..if he sits for Two years koo but idk

[@andersonprimer]

The first 5 QBs drafted in 2020 are currently all solid starters at minimum. Not saying that'll happen again (too many factors), but it's interesting to think about.

[@shmoejoedesy9449]

He threw some questionable throws, one was when he threw the ball and his linemen blocked his view from the opp, he got lucky that he looked away or that wouldve been a pick and thats just 1 throw.

[@smnbrgss]

This video has made me want the Vikes to draft him and let him sit for a year. Then next season I can't wait to hear P.A. announce JJ to JJ for a TD.

[@dolphpaperroute6362]

Absolutely loved this vid. The kid can play and just because he "hands the ball off" more than other comparable QBs does not mean he cannot do the "NFL" things well. I've tried to stress this to people and the take on him going out executing the gameplan in a good system like you said, why would you not want a guy that listens and does what his teammates need and coaches ask of him? Great vid and mark my words JJ will have one of the better careers in the NFL I personally think he's top 3 as far as NFL ready actually top 2.

[@Snowboarder16]

Mark mycwords he will be a bust

[@cm55919]

Why didnt they have him throw more than? Pretty sure he had like 14 attempts in multiple games

[@dolphpaperroute6362]

@@cm55919 Because they had installed an offense that wins games and that plan included feeding their absolute work horse Blake Corum. They built a team to win in MI despite them only having 2 5 star recruits. It wasn't the JJ show where coaches let him throw 40 times a game just to bump his stock. Actually watch the games, he's the best player in this draft on 3rd down by a wide margin (which is huge in the NFL) he can do the NFL things well just because he didn't do them in college doesn't mean he's just incapable.

[@dolphpaperroute6362]

@@Snowboarder16 Bookmark this comment and come back in 5 years, I'll put up any amount of money you want to bet.

[@Snowboarder16]

😝😝😝😝😝😝😝

[@jeremybruce654]

The guy has all the skills that you want. He has a really good attitude and he did put on weight going into the draft. It shows his dedication. He could be boom or bust but I have a good feeling about him. And no I am not a Michigan fan.

[@wctmlt]

He is a winner. He will do well in the NFL.

[@Lyfe2Shortz]

Could say that about any qb. Mac jones was also a winner. If you have a stacked team that’s not hard to do in college. Throw any qb of bama and they win. That’s how Michigans team is with their running game and defense

[@hovhyhov]

So was Tim Tebow

[@Wynn.817]

@@hovhyhovDamn you right😂

[@dcouwlier]

Funny how every year Michigan has a top 16 recruiting class but they’re so stacked…Alabama, Georgia, and osu always win on the off season. Ask Ryan day about bing born on third base.

[@user-oy1sq9io5x]

Maye is an avg passer much like all of the other UNC QBs that have been drafted Daniels is one big hit away from being out of the league a la RG3 and Williams is Justin Fields 2.0. McCarthy is very underrated as a passer he has a very quick release sees the field has great pocket awareness is confident and can make all the pro level throws so yea I’d trade back and take him at around picks 6-10

[@legionandsons8763]

I see some brees in him, going to take him a few years to fully get it but once he does he will be a winner on the right team and staff

[@Lyfe2Shortz]

He’s another Stetson Bennett and Mac Jones. Had the most stacked oline, run game, and defense all 2 years starting. Just cause he’s a “winner” doesn’t make him special. Stetson Bennet and Mac Jones were also “winners” off that logic. He’s a game manager not a first round talent what so ever

[@aceboogie50]

But every draft they say the same thing ! Before they play they all seem destined for greatness

[@micahkiyimba8641]

This guy is being called a bust before playing a snap.I bet he becomes a star

[@ernestkovach3305]

27-1 is highest career winning percentage (.970) pro or college in over a half CENTURY. McCarthy's paaa completion percentage was higher than the last 2 QBs in this draft who win the Heisman trophy. He is by far the fastest QB in this draft with 4.4 in the 40. Against #9 PSU away, #2 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, against #15 Iowa, against #4 Alabama, against #2 Washington , he committed a TOTAL of ZERO turnovers of any kind. By contrast , the 5 star psu qb committed 2, the 5 star Ohio State QB committed 2, The iowa QB committed 3, The Bama QB committed 1and was repeatedly sacked, the Washington QB committed 2 turnivers and was repeatedly hurtied or sacked. Against CJ Stroud of Ohio State in Columbus , JJ threw bombs for 3 TDs and rushed for yet another td vs #2 ranked and favored Ohio Stare. Agsin JJ, Mister Clutch in big games vs highly ranked teams, committed ZERO turnovers of sny kind while Stroud committed at least 2 turnovers. At both the college and pro level, poise,good judgment, high IQ DO MATTER. See: Brady,Tom. It is so very often the difference between a hall of fame level or national championship winning QB and a bust. Owners, general managers,and coaches reading all the above JJ salient stats shoukd also know that ALL of the above UM JJ McCarthy led Wolverine victories contsin 1 other toyally amazing stat: In everyone of the above games, Michigan with McCarthy as the field general beat the opponent by a margin higher than the the experts' point spread! Finally, JJ McCarthy is the only QB who is NFL eady because he is the only QB who ran an NFL style offense. While JJ McCarthy kept beating highly ranked teams in his career guess which QB in this draft had almost ZERO victories over highly ranked teams ? The answer is overrated Caleb Williams. McCarthy not only had more rushing yards than Caleb , but also a higher yards per carry rushing average in 2023. McCarthy can beat you wiyh ge long passing bomb or with us feet. No QB in this dradt csn match his 3rd down conversion rate...or clutch wins. He is the best and most complete QB in this draft class. I predict da Bears will pick home state boy JJ McCarthy with the first pick in the 1st round. Time will tell. Barring injury, he will have a long NFLcareer, and he will likely be a superstar . Case closed.

[@blatantfoul8836]

JJ is a winner. He lost 2 football games since highschool.

[@DylanSchoepf]

The one thing ive noticed about him is his release is lightning quick

[@FuzzyStayBuzzin183]

They do this every year there are more misses in the NFL draft than hits

[@postverifiedlifestyle]

“Josh allen type prospect” josh allen was a slightly above average prospect who played for a terrible school😭

[@robtravis6977]

What a great video

[@teamslaiyans3808]

Super Bowl bound ! SKOL !!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@StephenGadda-gb8xt]

The numbers say AT LEAST 1 of Caleb, Drake, Jayden, and JJ will be a bust. But this QB class does look amazing. 2018 looked amazing too, and then Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Josh Allen all were drafter before Lamar Jackson.

[@jamesknapp64]

2018 and you didn't even mention Josh Rosen

[@jameshollister8294]

Whats his comp now if its not kyle Allen? Brock purdy?

[@matsalvatore9074]

That kid is legit. I think Caleb is HOF caliber, and the only qb in the draft that is. However, i think JJ is the only other franchise qb. Then Penix i could see being a decent starting qb something like Tua at best, Jimmy G most likely. Everyone else i dont see much in

[@ferbzz273]

What is this background music called

[@miketoonice]

which one? I used 3-4 different sounds

[@Owenprice69]

If JJ goes to minn, he’ll be successful.

[@Mich-jk2ze]

The problem is that though he has the accolades and was part of a great team, he was almost never the guy they relied on. The run game the cheat code, not McCarthy

[@jamiedewhurst109]

Every year scouts find some white QB that wasn’t hyped and make him something he isn’t (good examples are Zach Wilson, Daniel Jones, Mitch Trubiski) he’s just another one of those

[@dcouwlier]

I remember people saying that Marino was overrated coming out of college too.

[@JamaicanTalkShowHost10]

Born in 2003, damn I feel old as shit.

[@Alabamasuraju450]

I JUST HOPE HE IS NOT ANOTHER ZACK WILSON OF NEWYORK JETS.

[@bboysfanatic]

Another reason JJ didn't have the passing attempts and yards is because he didn't play most 4th quarters or even most of 3rd. Harbaugh isn't a coach to run up the score.

[@andyteri777]

SKOL BABY!! HES A VIKING!!

[@davidterry8254]

Enjoyed your perspective, hope he's going to the giants. Even if it is "a reach"

[@blomeup2day]

The stats about passing attempts is a little misleading since McCarthy didn’t play the 4th quarter in several games last season. Other QBs ranked above jj had monster talent at multiple wr positions. Had JJ gone to OSU and played with the WRs there, he’s the number 1 pick in this draft and would have gaudy passing numbers that would have been overly inflated like every previous qb in that system. So playing in a pro style system with less talent hinders jj’s ability?

[@seangarner2687]

Dude, he hardly threw in each of the last six games, and he definitely wasn't sitting the fourth quarter in any of those games. He threw EIGHT passes against PSU.

[@Brandon37_]

JJ to the Vikes would make a lot of sense imo

[@Banzai51]

So many people buy into hero ball. Playing hero ball can sink an NFL QB quick.

[@stedman8778]

For everyone hating on JJ he played 3 top 4 defenses and #13 defense in conference (#1 was Michigan) and then Alabama (#16) in the Rose Bowl. You need to compare other QBs stats against comparable opponents to see consistency.

[@reyrey1717]

The Giants would not be a good landing spot. He thrived on a team with a good run game and defense. The Giants have a good D, but the OLine, while improved, is an unknown. The RB situation has changed and the receivers are average at best.

[@JohnFKennedy313]

Idk why he said that, other than Daboll being a solid coach they have a horrible situation

[@vegasprogambler5336]

6:32 no, its like you would like to see him under stress and see if he can win... apparently, hes never had to do that. the nfl is WAAAAAAY faster than college and high school. if hes been surrounded by nfl players and played Canadian / indoor football teams, well, he should have lit the board up without effort. yet, all we can say is, he didnt screw anything up. cool. but he wasn't allowed to screw it up either.

[@mikeadamsfootball]

Might need to Google "polarizing" if you think people are more polarized by JJ McCarthy than Caleb Williams.

[@edharris6452]

Look, I've got nothing bad to say about JJ. I like his intelligence and I really like his athleticism. But - I just don't get how people are projecting him as the number 1 or 2 pick overall and are comparing him to Stroud (Charles Davis just did this). I live in Michigan and have seen both play throughout their college careers. Stroud's throwing ability was consistently elite: snappy release, perfect placement, top shelf velocity, immediate and correct reads, accurate in the mid to long range, lots of yards and TDs. JJ didn't have any of that. Now of course that doesn't mean that he wouldn't have done it if given the opportunity, but Michigan was a Run and Defense driven team, that was well managed by JJ's opportunistic athleticism and careful throws - so we just don't know. To me, he looks more like a second to third rounder - which isn't an insult but a sensible placement based on his college performance. Dak, Kirk and Russ were lower round picks that turned out to be good starting QBs so I hope he surprises us, but I will be utterly shocked if say, he goes to the Vikes, starts his first year, and puts up a rating and numbers comparable to Kirk's.

[@markgill7138]

JJ McCarthy will silence the doubters with his abilities.

[@maaliemaal1373]

Not 1 evaluator watched his film and said he’s a top ten pick…..he’s all of a sudden rising up boards without playing?

[@gwat34]

Probably because your claim is hyperbole and teams have getting to break down his film now that... you know... the games are all done. Moreover, they are able to interview him, and watch him throw in person.

[@maaliemaal1373]

@@gwat34 They broke down his film and love how he hands the ball off…..he barely passed the ball. And 1st of all evaluators and scouts evaluate all year they don’t wait until the end of the season or before the draft which makes these claims bogus. You think people are just watching Caleb Williams film or Jayden Daniels? Absolutely not!! Nobody’s grades change after the season except for the smoke screen players or the players who exceed expectations at the combine

[@gwat34]

@@maaliemaal1373 of course the scouts watch tape all year. But you know what... they are the ones making the decisions, are they?? The decision makers are not watching cutups of these guys until after the year. That's who I'm obviously talking about. he is going up the boards because of his 3rd and long cut ups. He is elite there. For all this "he only hands the ball off", he had the third highest 3rd and long attempts at 58, which is 3 more than williams. He has the highest % of times thrown on 3rd and 6+ by a good amount, has a higher ay/a again by alot, and the highest competition % in these situations. His sack rate here is also low. He is simular against the blitz. And you just skimmed over the interviews they are able to do now. There is no position where that is more important than QB.

[@gwat34]

@@maaliemaal1373 btw, from the sounds of it, jj far exceeded expectations for the meeting at the combine. Glowing reviews there. But I'm sure you think the players measurable being better than expected are the only way to go up boards, right?

[@maaliemaal1373]

@@gwat34 I’m sure what you do on the chalk board completes passes on the field 👍 there’s a reason why he didn’t throw in COLLEGE….the tape tells it all!!!! The best evaluators trust the TAPE….you know like the Maryland game, Pen State game and etc…but I’m sure in those meetings he told them he should’ve handed the ball off on all of the interceptions and inaccurate passes 🤷‍♂️

[@kingdee7434]

I don't like his pre-snap read of the defense and I don't like his progression post snap 821 he'll be late on passes

[@joemomma2822]

I really see this guy fitting in as like a Brock Purdy at the next level. Just the way this kid moves around, facilitates, process the game. Not a bad comparison in my eyes. Just my opinion.

[@micahkiyimba8641]

I believe Brock Purdy is really good but obviously people these days love to drag down players they missed in the draft. McCarthy is like a bigger Brock Purdy IMO...and I think he is smart...mobile and has a good arm and works hard. People underestimate how important a QB's work ethic is to them.ebing great.

[@rustyshakkleford]

He won a National Championship while completing 70% of his passes. In any era that is a 1st round QB. JJ is a great example of how highlight culture has ruined sports discussion. Most fans would rather their QB make big plays even if the offense looks like trash 90% of the time and the team loses. Coaches are looking for winners.

[@jasonlejuan975]

💯 A lot of people fall for the flashy highlights of mobility and deep throws.

[@eduardobuarque513]

McCarthy individual stats are not as nearly as good compared to the others Qbs available, but he is a winner.

[@tubx3805]

McCarthy doesn't throw the prettiest ball (for example, like Penix), but the guy knows how to win. Arm talent is probably a day 2 pick, but scrappiness and knowing how to win is a late day 1 pick. 😄

[@YodaSmokes]

Can JJ read nfl defenses? That’s the only question that should be asked. The answer is, we have no idea, but trading up for a 🤷🏻‍♂️ is just insane. Problem is he never got the chance to develop that aspect because of how easy he had it in college.

[@ShortNinjaa]

It’s hilarious to me how Michigan keeps beating Ohio State with their own leftovers. Their own star qb wanted to go to Ohio State, but they straight up lied to him because they preferred Honda McCord

[@Aburner960]

Hit the nail on the head aside from the jimmy g thing. He was realllly bad in san fran that got masked by a god tier system

[@taiga8368]

im calling it now he's gonna be the next zach wilson

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

Imagine the Vikings and Chargers in the superbowl, and JJ takes another one away from Harbaugh! First his brother, then his favorite QB son steals one from him! Harbaugh's chair at the big boy table would shrink a little.

[@brocky]

3-0 against Ohio St. Damn

[@Jakecaseyy]

I mean he definitely is a winner there is something to be said about that I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes on to have a amazing career or becomes a bust

[@Ghostkilla773]

Damn he played against a former high school

[@donaldbodan4947]

Really??? You guys don’t get how saying they like this guy benefits everyone outside the top 5 picks If he goes top 5 everyone outside gets a player one higher than they could have gotten otherwise

[@ONGEES]

I try! I just can’t!

[@nicolastomas8436]

Imo Drake Maye is QB1

[@Hammydavis]

That picture with the short sleeve shirt on he doesn’t look like he has enough upper body strength, shoulders, biceps chest

[@retired5249]

He is the next Brady?...he wins everywhere!

[@user-iq6cc3df3l]

J.J. Jesus of Nazareth. He walks on water then turns that water into wine. Then he gets drafted by the Vikings and everyone realizes, after his rookie season, why some people loved him. Stay peaceful my friends.

[@stevethederpmanstevetheder9874]

Mike you Truly believe as giants fans he’d be in a good environment to succeed with the giants?

[@thomasbrisbane9454]

Michigan was a dumpster when he arrived 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jameshollister8294]

He's tripping

[@miketoonice]

they made Daniel freakin Jones look like a near top-10 QB.. what do you think? 🤣

[@ObeseCricket]

I don’t want JJ on the Vikings

[@jamesb9300]

I hope he goes to the chargers with Big Jim!

[@frankthetank520]

Hoping he drops to 11

[@Urbaesbf]

Hes quarterbacky

[@OnlyGamingClips]

He could be good, but I'd prefer drafting a QB whose team is having success bc of him and his throwing, and isn't leaning on the run game. Just my opinion.

[@gwat34]

Check his 3rd and long stats. He was asked to throw more % of times on 3rd and 6+ than any of the QBs in the draft, his passes traveled longer in the air on average and his % was higher. His sack rate was one of the lowest too. Not to mention he was also top tier verse the blitz. Oh and he had 3 more passing attempts on 3rd abd 7 than Williams. I mention this because I'm sure people will just assume his sample was to small to come to a conclusion.

[@Charles_The_Ninth]

He has an incredible attitude and work ethic. Without the drama or the hype. I would 100% rate him over Caleb Williams, because he doesn’t have Williams’s over inflated sense of worth

[@imouut]

Williams has no inflated since of worth, he's never been selfish and has a great work ethic. The entitlement narrative comes from his father who is very obsessive with his nfl career, and the media making things up.