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Here’s my take on JJ McCarthy reentering the game after a “Hip Pointer” injury. JJ didn't go back out there because he was lighting it up, he went back out there because he felt that exact panic every young quarterback feels when a veteran backup comes off the bench and immediately moves the offense down the field. If McCarthy sits on the bench and watches Jameis throw two more touchdowns, a full-blown quarterback controversy explodes in New York. Coming back out was purely a defensive move to protect his job security. John Harbaugh and the front office are likely praising his "toughness" publicly right now to build confidence in their young investment, but behind closed doors, they have plenty of tape showing that Winston ran the offense with much better rhythm in that specific game. With a short week ahead, the Giants host the Commanders this Thursday night. If McCarthy's hip limits his mobility or if he starts slow, Harbaugh might have a much shorter leash on him than before. #TNF #WASvsNYG #Giants #BigBlue