As the draft approaches, most of the focus is on speculating about a player’s potential for success in the NFL. However, one person who is not afraid to express his doubts is former NFL running back Tiki Barber. He believes that Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy has limited skills necessary for success in the league and that his success at Michigan was due to the scheme he played in rather than his own talent.
During his WFAN radio show, Barber spoke out about his skepticism towards McCarthy’s abilities as a first-round quarterback. He pointed out that McCarthy’s film did not showcase the skills required for success in the NFL, such as making second and third-level reads and executing complex routes. Despite this, some are still hailing McCarthy as a highly sought after prospect due to Jim Harbaugh’s wish for him to be drafted by the Chargers with the fifth pick.
However, Barber expressed his disinterest in McCarthy joining the Giants, who have the sixth pick and may need a new quarterback. The uncertainty surrounding McCarthy’s future in the NFL remains high as he was invited to attend the draft but declined it while still being considered a likely first-round pick. Ultimately, whether he will succeed or fail in the NFL is yet to be determined and will depend on various factors.
Barber acknowledges that predicting a player’s future is not an exact science and that he may be wrong in his assessment of McCarthy. Nonetheless, he believes that it is important to keep an open mind when evaluating players’ potential and not be blinded by hype or past accomplishments alone.
In conclusion, while many are excited about JJ McCarthy’s prospects in the NFL, Tiki Barber remains skeptical of his abilities as a first-round quarterback. He believes that his film did not showcase what is necessary for success at next level and that there are other players who would better fit into their team’s scheme.
As we approach draft day, it will be interesting to see how different teams evaluate McCarthy and if they decide to take him with their top picks or let him slide through without any noticeable impact on their roster plans.
Ultimately, only time will tell which players will succeed or fail in their respective leagues but it is always good practice to keep an open mind when making predictions about them
