Albert Breer: The pros and cons of JJ McCarthy compared to Drake Maye in NFL Draft
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines throws the ball in the second quarter against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Albert Breer shares his thoughts on JJ McCarthy and how he sizes up compared to Drake Maye and the other QBs in the NFL Draft.
On the Toucher & Hardy radio program, Albert Breer from theMMQB.com talked about JJ McCarthy and how he sizes up in the NFL Draft. Breer mentioned McCarthy’s experience in a pro-style offense and his leadership skills, along with being a good athlete. However, he pointed out that McCarthy tends to rely too much on fast throws and needs room to work his magic.
Compared to other quarterbacks like Mac Jones and Drake Maye, Breer sees McCarthy as having his own style but also needing to refine his game, especially in tough throwing situations. You can watch the entire segment below.
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Fred Toucher: “McCarthy’s won a national championship. McCarthy is not going to go out there and crap himself. May has got far superior athletic ability. He can make these incredible throws, but he was inconsistent a little bit at North Carolina. Yeah. What are some of the knocks on JJ McCarthy? What are the things people like?”
Albert Breer: “What you have with McCarthy I think is a guy who’s got experience running a pro-style offense, who’s shown that he can be a leader. Really, really good intangibles. He’s a really good athlete, too. This is not Mac Jones. It’s not Drake Maye, but it’s not Mac Jones. I think the knocks on McCarthy are everything’s a fastball and he needs time and space to throw. So in a lot of cases, you need guys who can throw from bad body positions or awkward spots. Again, that’s what the great quarterbacks in the NFL can all do now. And that’s where some of the questions are with McCarthy physically.”
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Mike Lockhart's NFL Mock Draft filled with bold predictions, surprises
Mike Lockhart, Draft expert on the Toucher & Hardy radio program, shares his Mock Draft filled with surprises and bold predictions!
The Combine is over, Pro Days are ongoing, and the NFL draft is approaching. On Thursday, April 25th, players will hear their names called over three days in Detroit, Michigan. The Chicago Bears are on the clock, with two first-round selections.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 18: Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans passes the ball during the first half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
After trading Justin Fields to Pittsburgh, it’s a good bet that Caleb Williams will be the first off the boards. Following him, Heisman winner Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Marvin Harrison will be waiting for their turns. The Arizona Cardinals also have two selections in the first round and hold the most picks with 13 overall. The Minnesota Vikings recently acquired an extra pick and are rumored to be moving up to get a quarterback, possibly leapfrogging the New York Giants and trading up with the Chargers. There could be as many as five quarterbacks taken in the first round. The Offensive Line has a ton of depth, and many linemen will be taken on Day One. Joe Alt from Notre Dame could be the first of the group called. Wide Receiver will be a common selection on Thursday night, with three of them potentially taken in the top ten and the rest scattered throughout the first round. Cornerback is a strong position this year, with Alabama boasting a couple of players who may go early in Terrion Arnold and the intriguingly named Kool-Aid McKinistry. Running backs are not expected to be called on day one this year, unlike the previous year when Bijan Robinson went to Atlanta. The tight end position is not highly projected to be taken, but Brock Bowers is an exception and may go early on day one. Pass-rushing prospects are relatively scarce this year, with only a few expected to be drafted in the first round. Dallas Turner from Alabama should go in the top 15, while Laiata Latu is expected to go a little later. Notably, Carolina, Houston, and Cleveland currently do not have first-round picks.
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