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We just saw the New York Giants desperately trade a fifth-round pick for J.J. McCarthy

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Giants paid fifth-round pick for McCarthy; shows backup QB trade value potential.

The Giants traded a fifth-round pick to acquire McCarthy as a replacement for an injured Baker Mayfield. This trade is cited as context for the potential trade value of backup quarterbacks like Bagent; a strong performance could significantly boost his market value similar to what the Giants were willing to pay for McCarthy.