Former NFL defensive coordinator Vic Fangio stated that the New York Giants acquired a steal in their trade for quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Fangio's comments come as McCarthy continues to develop in his rookie season with the Giants.
McCarthy started in the Giants' Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints on October 18, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants fell to the Saints in that matchup, but Fangio believes the trade value for the young quarterback remains favorable for New York.
