J.J. McCarthy to Miami? Why the Dolphins Should Consider a Trade<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no secret the Miami Dolphins<\/a> have the most questionable quarterback depth chart in the NFL.<\/p>\n The Dolphins are entering the season with Malik Willis<\/a> as their starting quarterback, a journeyman who has started just six games in his NFL career. The funny thing is, Willis may be the lone bright spot when it comes to the quarterback position. In his one drive in the preseason, the 27-year-old led a successful\u00a0touchdown drive.<\/p>\n In all of the drives that have ensued since in losses to the Washington Commanders and New York Giants, the Dolphins\u2019 offense has been the definition of dreadful<\/a>. That is in large part due to the incompetence of the quarterbacks behind Willis, led by second-year QB Quinn Ewers<\/a> and inexperienced passers such as Cam Miller<\/a> and Mark Gronowski<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s all the more reason why the Dolphins should acquire a veteran quarterback, and it may come from an unexpected place and player in the Minnesota Vikings\u2019 J.J. McCarthy<\/a>.<\/p>\n It has become abundantly clear how much the third-year passer has soured in Minnesota, with head coach Kevin O\u2019Connell<\/a> deciding before the season even started that Kyler Murray<\/a> \u2014 who is in his first season in Minnesota \u2014 will be the starting quarterback.<\/p>\n Unlike every other quarterback competition in the NFL where the coaches allow the players to at least compete in the preseason before announcing a starter, O\u2019Connell had seen enough that he decided to go with Murray before their first preseason game.<\/p>\n McCarthy has had a rough preseason so far, with veteran passer Carson Wentz<\/a> outplaying him for the backup position. The 23-year-old McCarthy went just 5-of-10 for 81 yards and a 77.5 passer rating while leading the Vikings to just three points in four offensive drives before his day was cut short due to an injury.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to keep giving those guys opportunities,\u201d said O\u2019Connell after the game with McCarthy and Wentz.<\/p>\n He had a bright spot with a 50-yard completion to Tai Felton,<\/a> but he also had a lowlight when he misfired on a wide-open Myles Price<\/a> in the end zone on fourth-and-1. These are problems that plagued McCarthy during his first season as a starter last year, often overthrowing receivers and generally being inaccurate.<\/p>\n \u201cJust throws I\u2019ve got to make. We called great plays, but at the end of the day I know I can make those throws,\u201d McCarthy said. \u201cIt\u2019s great to have that experience logged in and that data logged in to be able to make that throw next time.\u201d<\/p>\n What may be one team\u2019s misfortune can be another team\u2019s gain. It\u2019s clear that McCarthy needs a fresh start as it has become clear that the Vikings organization and its fans have quickly soured on him.<\/p>\n His trade value couldn\u2019t be any lower at this point. It\u2019s unclear if the Vikings are willing to part with McCarthy before the season starts, but with a proven veteran in Wentz along with Max Brosmer<\/a> \u2014 who appeared in seven games and made two starts last season \u2014 it may benefit Minnesota to trade him while they still can.<\/p>\n