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RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - hogjowlsjohnny - 12-03-2025
I recall a JJ mcCarthy who was doing well in practice and looked good in preseason during his rookie season. Although most were saying he was going to have time to develop behind Darnold, he appeared to be pushing for a starting position. Then the meniscus tear occurred.
This year he was given the job without any significant competition but wasn't given many preseason snaps; likely because KO wanted to avoid another injury. During the season he has had a very limited number of times where he looked like he could do the job. But he showed he can do it at times.
I just think he needs to calm down and a lot of his problems will vanish. He's way over amped. He needs a little more of a , I don't give a crap it's not the end of the world attitude, and he will relax and play better.
KO needs to get him some short passes to Jefferson early. Maybe let him roll out and hit some short routes on the run. Mix the run in with it but don't make the run predictable. Get away from the run, run, pass, punt. He will have to go over the top sometime because they are going to stack the box, but please no bombs. JJ has never been good at the bomb. Darnold has great deep ball accuracy, JJ never will.
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - JimmyinSD - 12-03-2025
(12-03-2025, 07:03 PM)hogjowlsjohnny Wrote: I recall a JJ mcCarthy who was doing well in practice and looked good in preseason during his rookie season. Although most were saying he was going to have time to develop behind Darnold, he appeared to be pushing for a starting position. Then the meniscus tear occurred.
This year he was given the job without any significant competition but wasn't given many preseason snaps; likely because KO wanted to avoid another injury. During the season he has had a very limited number of times where he looked like he could do the job. But he showed he can do it at times.
I just think he needs to calm down and a lot of his problems will vanish. He's way over amped. He needs a little more of a , I don't give a crap it's not the end of the world attitude, and he will relax and play better.
KO needs to get him some short passes to Jefferson early. Maybe let him roll out and hit some short routes on the run. Mix the run in with it but don't make the run predictable. Get away from the run, run, pass, punt. He will have to go over the top sometime because they are going to stack the box, but please no bombs. JJ has never been good at the bomb. Darnold has great deep ball accuracy, JJ never will.
He's tried those shorter routes....the ball went 3 rows up in the stands on many of them, not much confidence gained on them either.
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - Bullazin - 12-04-2025
(12-03-2025, 11:04 PM)JimmyinSD Wrote: He's tried those shorter routes....the ball went 3 rows up in the stands on many of them, not much confidence gained on them either.
I just want to see him playing with confidence and get out of his own head some. I think he is trying to be overly thoughtful about all the things and not just playing the game instinctively and letting his natural strengths shine and having some fun.
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - savannahskol - 12-04-2025
(12-03-2025, 07:03 PM)hogjowlsjohnny Wrote: I just think he needs to calm down and a lot of his problems will vanish. He's way over amped. He needs a little more of a , I don't give a crap it's not the end of the world attitude, and he will relax and play better.
Ok Doc, do us all a solid and send him a script!
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RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - FLVike - 12-04-2025
Drop back, pump fake, and throw just one accurate pass.
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - hogjowlsjohnny - 12-04-2025
(12-04-2025, 09:08 AM)savannahskol Wrote: Ok Doc, do us all a solid and send him a script!
A Valium might help, LOL! Seriously, I believe if he can relax, clear his mind, and play more instinctively, like in a hurry up offense, he will improve dramatically. Earlier he said pressure didn't bother him but it sure doesn't look like that's the case.
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - Canthony - 12-04-2025
All I want to see is that he can show looks to be promising. He has all the tools and intangibles to make up an NFL QB.
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - Mattyman - 12-04-2025
No injuries over the last 5 games
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - MaroonBells - 12-05-2025
(12-04-2025, 03:58 PM)Mattyman Wrote: No injuries over the last 5 games
Right? I think this might be one of the biggest factors in McCarthy's progress, or lack thereof. Just let the kid get 5 straight weeks of game reps, practice reps, and let's see what we have. There are little flashes of greatness that come from this kid. Now, I'm not saying those flashes mean he's going to be great. ALL busts, from Mac Jones to Mitch Trubisky, have shown those flashes. For the good ones, they start to gather while the mistakes start to subside. This can't happen with JJ without some continuity.
RE: What are you hoping to see out of JJM the rest of the season? - pattersaur - 12-05-2025
(12-04-2025, 12:25 PM)FLVike Wrote: Drop back, pump fake, and throw just one accurate pass.
Lol