Michigan Wolverines fans may not be able to see 2024 first-round star QB J.J. McCarthy until 2025 after injury news
On the heels of a performance that earned J.J. McCarthy a solid 'B' grade in Week 1, it appears as though the former Michigan Wolverines QB's 2024 season might already be over. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, McCarthy has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee. Now, we simply have to wait to see […]
On the heels of a performance that earned J.J. McCarthy a solid 'B' grade in Week 1, it appears as though the former Michigan Wolverines QB's 2024 season might already be over. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, McCarthy has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Now, we simply have to wait to see whether it's fully torn or a partial tear. A full tear will likely sideline the rookie until next season. A partial could lead to an alternative short-term solution, but it seems unlikely Minnesota would risk McCarthy's career like that.
Here's how I wrote up McCarthy's debut:
The Minnesota Vikings got the entire J.J. McCarthy experience on 17 pass attempts against the Las Vegas Raiders. McCarthy completed 11 passes for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He was one-of-three for 18 yards and an interception against the Raiders' starters and second-string defense.
The interception was definitely a bad play. McCarthy tried to do too much on third down, rolling into pressure and telegraphing his throw to the only man in the area. It was an easy interception for the Raiders to make, and McCarthy must understand when to throw the ball away better.
Most of what followed the mistake was much better. Throughout most attempts, he stood tall in the pocket and displayed a strong, accurate arm. McCarthy has a knack for unleashing feathery balls that float perfectly into his receiver's chest.
Consistency is the key for McCarthy. His rushing ability and arm talent are great, but his misses are often way off target. The game didn't seem too fast for him, and he easily hit the most difficult throws he attempted, including a deep shot that went for a touchdown.
Darnold was going to start in Minnesota in Week 1 regardless, but now Michigan fans have one less thing to look forward this fall. The Wolverines nation were understandably huge fans of their national championship-winning QB, but now they have one less storyline to follow for at least a chunk of this NFL season.
