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McCarthy faces mid-season learning curve with Giants but may find better fit.

McCarthy joins the Giants after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery; the source notes it's a tall order for any QB to join mid-season without much experience, especially while learning a new scheme on the fly. However, the Giants scouted McCarthy heavily during the 2024 pre-draft process before selecting Malik Nabers sixth overall, so GM Joe Schoen should be familiar with his strengths and weaknesses. McCarthy was a first-round pick for a reason, and the source acknowledges 'it's at least plausible the Giants are a better fit for his game' and that he 'wouldn't be the first high pick to flame out with his original team and find success elsewhere.'

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