McCarthy's first year could mirror Hopkins' Osweiler bounce-back for Jefferson.
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Source draws parallel to DeAndre Hopkins' 2016 bounce-back (954 yards, 4 TDs to 1,378 yards, 13 TDs on 174 targets in 2017 during Brock Osweiler year), suggesting J.J. McCarthy's first year as Cardinals starter could be a similar turning point for Jefferson's production, implying significant upside potential.
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He bounced back with 1,378 yards and 13 touchdowns on 174 targets. It was the Brock Osweiler year. Maybe J.J. McCarthy will be the Brock Osweiler year for Justin Jefferson.
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- Source draws parallel to DeAndre Hopkins' 2016 bounce-back (954 yards, 4 TDs to 1,378 yards, 13 TDs on 174 targets in 2017 during Brock Osweiler year), suggesting J.J. McCarthy's first year as Cardinals starter could be a similar turning point for Jefferson's production, implying significant upside potential.
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