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Giants shouldn’t give up on Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy just yet — with plenty reasons why

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Cannizzaro, M. (2026, October 19). Giants shouldn’t give up on Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy just yet — with plenty reasons why. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/giants-shouldnt-give-up-on-jameis-winston-for-j-j-mccarthy-just-yet/

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Paul Schwartz writes about the temptation for the New York Giants to start rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston despite early-season challenges. The article discusses the dilemma facing head coach John Harbaugh as he deals with unexpected issues at the quarterback position before Halloween.

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As of 2026-10-19, John Harbaugh, the new head coach of the New York Giants, faces a decision about which quarterback to start for the team's upcoming games. The current dilemma involves choosing between veteran Jameis Winston and rookie J.J. McCarthy. While there is pressure to give more playing time to McCarthy, Coach Harbaugh must navigate this challenging situation without expecting such issues so early in his tenure with the Giants. Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post highlights that the decision could impact the team's performance significantly moving forward.

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