Vikings Will Let Murray vs. McCarthy Continue Into Training Camp
Kevin O'Connell said the team has a plan to decide a starter before training camp intensifies, with Carson Wentz also taking snaps.
- The Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and McCarthy will continue into training camp as the team determines the best option for the upcoming season.
- Staging a legitimate battle, the Vikings have divided first-team repetitions between Murray, a newcomer learning the complex offense, and McCarthy, who has spent two years in the system.
- Murray acknowledged on Tuesday the challenge of learning the offense with limited repetitions, while McCarthy continues to show progress with improved touch and accuracy during practice.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell stated there is no deadline for naming a starter, though he maintains a timeline to prepare the eventual choice for the Green Bay Packers game on Sept. 13.
- The coaching staff plans to create meaningful, difficult situations in training camp to help both quarterbacks elevate their games amid intense scrutiny surrounding the Vikings.
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Vikings will let Murray vs. McCarthy continue into training camp
EAGAN, Minn. — It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Kevin O’Connell spoke to reporters on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance Center without declaring a winner in the quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. This was always going to continue into training camp. “We have a plan in place,” O’Connell said. “The decision we make is going to be about what’s best for the Minnesota Vikings.” Though he has a general idea when he…
The Toronto Star
Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The challenge for Kyler Murray as a newcomer to the Minnesota Vikings learning a complex offense has an extra dimension.
Kevin O’Connell: Vikings QB competition will extend into training camp
The Minnesota Vikings on Thursday hosted the state champion Rosemount girls flag football team for their final mandatory mini camp practice. Kevin O'Connell said their QB competition will extend into training camp.
Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy to continue Minnesota Vikings QB competition into training camp
The challenge for Kyler Murray as a newcomer to the Minnesota Vikings learning a complex offense has an extra dimension. He has to take turns. Committed to staging a legitimate competition for their starting quarterback position, at least during this less-urgent part of the offseason, the Vikings have divided the time in drills with the first team between Murray and incumbent J.J. McCarthy. That’s the way they’ll start training camp next month, …
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