JJ McCarthy, the Michigan quarterback, finds himself amid a whirlwind of polarized opinions as he gears up for the NFL Draft. While social media buzzes with criticisms, there’s a notable exception: one NFL team has taken a shining interest in him. That team is the Denver Broncos.
According to insights from Outkick.com, McCarthy’s draft prospects seem to have a solid foothold, with expectations placing him squarely in the middle of the first round.
“Everybody knows Sean Payton really likes the kid. I don’t know if that’s love because I wasn’t in their meeting. But the rumors about Payton and McCarthy were rampant in Indy. Maybe it’s smoke, but I don’t think so.”
Among the contenders vying for McCarthy’s talents, the Denver Broncos stand out as particularly invested in the budding quarterback.
The recent release of Russell Wilson has sent shockwaves through the NFL landscape, and it seems Sean Payton, now in search of a new quarterback, has set his sights on McCarthy. Their discussions on plays and schemes have reportedly left McCarthy impressed with Payton’s vision for the game.
Over his three seasons, McCarthy’s statistics paint a compelling picture: 6,226 passing yards, 49 touchdowns, and a mere 11 interceptions, with an impressive completion rate of 67.6 percent.
Ben Solak’s insights from The Ringer add fuel to the fire, noting a palpable buzz surrounding McCarthy’s draft potential compared to other prospects like Daniels, particularly evident at the NFL Scouting Combine.
With whispers of teams contemplating a leapfrog over the Broncos to secure McCarthy’s talents, it seems plausible that where there’s smoke, there may indeed be fire.
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