McCarthy: Trade to Giants Was Shock, Opportunity

J.J. McCarthy admitted that being traded from the Vikings to the Giants earlier this week was unexpected, but he views it as a fresh opportunity. "When I got the call here, it was a shock. I didn't anticipate it, but at the end of the day, it's an opportunity," McCarthy said, via ESPN. goldparty.lat

The Giants acquired McCarthy as they work out a plan to move forward without Jaxson Dart for the remainder of the season. While McCarthy's role with the team remains unclear, he acknowledged that things had soured in Minnesota and hopes this trade will help him find a long-term role as a starter in the NFL.