Why trading for J.J. McCarthy wouldn't make sense for the Rams
J. J. McCarthy has been floated as a logical trade target for the Rams, but it wouldn't make much sense on L.
A. 's end
There have been several opinions put forth for why the Los Angeles Rams should make a deal for Minnesota Vikings quarterback J. J. McCarthy .
The problem is that we've seen what the fit would look like and it doesn't pass the smell test. There's a lot to love about McCarthy's game but Sean McVay requires a passer to do certain non-negotiables and at this point, McCarthy cannot do those things – and it's doubtful that he will be able to develop those skills. The entire McVay offense is predicated on the ability to diagnose beneficial matchups pre-snap before executing throws post-snap.
That pre-snap determination, where the quarterback has some idea of where he's going with the ball, is a dangerous game with a passer who lacks the ability to properly exploit coverages and who is able to play from the pocket. McCarthy can't do either. When it comes to McCarthy, he's going to need a system that is shotgun-based with a heavy usage of the pistol, instead of under-center looks, due to his development at Michigan and dual-threat ability.