McCarthy's injury

[MaroonBells]

Apparently McCarthy hurt is hand well before the sack/fumble. In fact, he threw a pass to Jones and scrambled for the TD AFTER the injury. After the score, he spun the ball on the turf and slapped hands aggressively with Jurgens in no apparent pain. On the next drive, he handed off to Jones on 1st down. The sack fumble occurred on 2nd down when McCarthy tries to dirt the ball but loses his grip. Brian Burns makes no contact with JJ's hand. Immediately after, JJ was seen on the sidelines in dramatic pain. 

First of all, what the hell's going on? I suppose it's possible the sack/fumble aggravated the injury, but there doesn't appear to be any contact at all with his hand. Second, how many times is this now that JJ has not disclosed an injury? I get that he's passionate about playing, but if I'm KOC I'm just a little bit furious with my young QB.

[supafreak84]

First of all, what the hell's going on? I suppose it's possible the sack/fumble aggravated the injury, but there doesn't appear to be any contact at all with his hand. Second, how many times is this now that JJ has not disclosed an injury? I get that he's passionate about playing, but if I'm KOC I'm just a little bit furious with my young QB.

I think a lot of it has to do with the narrative that he can't stay healthy and him trying to show that he can play through injury. He knows he really hasn't shown enough this year in the way of him proving that he is "the guy" heading into next year and that's a problem for him, OConnell and the organization. If he doesn't play another snap this season, its a huge "incomplete" on the grade sheet  How the organization proceeds at quarterback this offseason is going to hugely interesting. Do you turn the keys over to McCarthy again and just cross your fingers he improves and can stay healthy? That's a huge gamble at this point and if it blows up again, how many in the organization will be on short leashes already going in? 

If it's me, I'm handing it back over to McCarthy, bringing Wentz back as the backup, and if they find a developmental guy they like in the draft to challenge Brosmer for a roster spot, go for it. Worst case is you'll have a definitive answer on McCarthy and can make a decision on picking up his rookie option, and if he tanks, you go into the 2027 draft with a projected plethora of quarterback talent.

[Greylock]

If he keeps trying for extra yardage by going head first instead of sliding the injuries are going to keep happening.

[pattersaur]

OUT this week. Do we need to pull up a chair for this kid next to Greg Oden and Anthony Davis? Ugh.