Kyler Murray, Vikings
Digest more
Kyler Murray has been named as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, but Kevin O’Connell has admitted he’s having issues seeing over his offensive linemen. The offseason acquisition from the Arizona Cardinals won the spot as QB1 over J.
6don MSN
JJ McCarthy considered 'unpredictable' as Vikings hand starting QB role to Kyler Murray: report
A source told CBS Sports that J.J. McCarthy was seen as "unpredictable" within the Minnesota Vikings, factoring into the quick decision to name Kyler Murray starter.
The coach admitted it took “everything” in him to not trot Murray and Co. out for a second series Saturday, but they’d done everything they needed to accomplish.
6don MSN
Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Jaxson Dart's Final Box Score Stats and Highlights from Vikings-Giants
Kyler Murray and Jaxson Dart got the start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, respectively, on Saturday, as the teams met in their preseason openers.
The Minnesota Vikings will start Kyler Murray at quarterback come Week 1 — and all season, if everything goes as planned. That bumps J.J. McCarthy to the backup role entering his third NFL campaign, which is only his second active campaign.
The Vikings are nearly done with training camp, but joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens will be telling.
Roquan Smith believes confidence comes from identity and preparation, not a pair of successful joint practices.