The feeling is mutual between AJ McCarron and the XFL.
He is enjoying the league and fans are enjoying him as a quarterback. McCarron propelled the St. Louis Battlehawks to its second comeback victory over Seattle.
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He tossed two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter in the Battlehawks’ 18-15 win over San Antonio, but the former Alabama quarterback returned with big plays versus Seattle. McCarron recorded two touchdowns, including a scoring toss to Hakeem Butler in the fourth quarter. He read the blitz properly, connected with Butler on a perfect pass, and the receiver did the rest.
McCarron’s final drive got the Battlehawks in position for a game-winning field goal to earn a 20-18 victory over Seattle.
HE’S LIKE THAT. pic.twitter.com/mQ6Zs8x5cB
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) February 24, 2023
AJ MCCARRON. TOUCHDOWN. 🙌pic.twitter.com/U05hpByAjD
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) February 24, 2023
He won three BCS National Championships at the University of Alabama, including two as a starting quarterback, but McCarron has been doubted since becoming a pro. The National Football League did not give him a true opportunity, so he wants to prove he can excel on the big stage. He is doing that in the XFL and appreciates the league for giving him a chance to do that.
“I love playing. This is special and I can’t thank the XFL enough.” Thank you too, @10AJMcCarron 👏 #XFL2023 | @XFLBattlehawks pic.twitter.com/xiMibeTHhk
— XFL (@XFL2023) February 24, 2023
“It is just fun to come out here and play,” McCarron said after the game. “I miss playing. I miss not being a backup. It is a great living and I loved it, but I love playing. This is special, and I thank the XFL so much.”
McCarron has found his place in the game again.
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