O’Connell praised both quarterbacks’ progress Tuesday, also pointing out their growing pains.
“Both guys have done a lot of really, really good things and some more notable, visually, than others,” O’Connell said. “I also think both guys have made some mistakes with the football – learning mistakes where they’re trying to either see if they can squeeze a ball in over the middle before a safety can step in front or maybe not taking a chance down the field in a 1-on-1 where maybe that’s our best option.”
McCarthy’s snaps with the second group – and developmental group – are preparing him to succeed.
“He’s certainly seeing some of the things that will allow him to start phasing into getting into the huddle, making it almost harder than it will be when he gets into that first group,” said O’Connell, adding it would be useful to have Darnold play with different groups, too, to see how he can elevate them.
With full pads on for the first time on Monday, O’Connell stressed consistency, specifically consistent footwork. It must be consistent as it is in 7-on-7; as it is during routes on air and throughout individual QB drills with quarterbacks coach Josh McCown. Consistency is the word O’Connell continues circling.
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