The parallels are not necessarily predictive, but they are fascinating.
Will McCarthy be the next Mahomes? Almost assuredly not.
Will McCarthy become the next multitalented young quarterback to thrive in a quality offensive system? That’s probably the way to bet.
Six quarterbacks stand above all others in terms of quarterbacks you would choose to build a franchise around right now, and one, Matthew Stafford, is nearing the end of his career. That leaves Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels.
What do the Fab Five have in common?
All were chosen in the first round by their current teams.