We are in the midst of the NFL Draft process and there is a lot going on. One of those elements is each school having their pro day for their draft-eligible players. On Friday, the University of Michigan had theirs and it sparked some controversy online.
NFL fans meltdown over former GM praising simple J.J. McCarthy throw
ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum is a former general manager for both the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets along with being the owner of The 33rd Team. He often appears on the ESPN programs Get Up and NFL Live to share his opinions on the game he has spent most of his life involved with.
On Friday afternoon ahead of quarterback J.J. McCarthy participating in the Michigan pro day, Tannenbaum shared a clip of McCarthy's to highlight why he believes McCarthy is a top-five pick.
Today is JJ McCarthy’s Pro Day, he’s a top 5 pick in my opinion pic.twitter.com/3AKeMcAABS
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) March 22, 2024
Unfortunately for Tannenbaum, this is a relatively simple throw and read when running quick game. Sure it came on fourth down, but it's not complex and should be hit by every NFL-caliber quarterback.
The tweet from Tannenbaum had Twitter melting down about him praising a simple play.
are we hyping basic timing throws to a wide-open first progression? https://t.co/AvN6HvAsuz
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) March 22, 2024
There are plenty of throws that show J.J. McCarthy's sky high potential, but this isn't one of them. This is a simple throw in quick game https://t.co/HJLYu9lYmY
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) March 22, 2024
Why use this play to make this point? https://t.co/VduQeHncQg
— Pernicious Pace (@Pace_7) March 22, 2024
Good decision? Quick read? It is the primary read, and since the play design worked perfectly, the only read. I agree this is the type of play that sums up 90% of what he did. Big plays, in big moments with minimal processing and decision making. https://t.co/5MEN9LiVcT
— Chimdi Chekwa (@ChimChek) March 22, 2024
He delivered a pass to a WIDE open player and you think that makes him top 5? Not hating on the player because that has nothing to do with this clip. Maybe use a better clip to illustrate his skill set but most PE teachers can throw a pass to WIDE open athletes. https://t.co/6bTqJdJmXS
— Sherman Wilson (@iRecruitDaBoot) March 22, 2024
This guy was an NFL GM. I think I have a right to have strong opinion that deviates from the pack when this is the level of analysis your getting vs what I'm providing... https://t.co/R0TjlBmYcs
— Mighty Kaos aka Coach Williams 🏈 (@mightykaos41) March 22, 2024