Coach Kevin O’Connell may be navigating the Minnesota Vikings toward treacherous waters. He’s kicked off a full-blown starting quarterback competition between two high-level athletes. Some have said that Kyler Murray is still the most tantalizing QB prospect the state of Texas has ever produced, and keep in mind, Patrick Mahomes was born in the Lone Star State too.
Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy managed to lead Michigan to the College Football Playoff national championship. While he’s a bit more raw, there’s certainly something intriguing about his ability to get a locker room to rally behind him.
But only one man can win this job. It’s not like running back or receiver, where the backup will still receive occasional opportunities. For the Vikings, the hope is that the loser of this competition never sees the field because the winner is so successful. Of course, that’s not what the loser wants, at all. So, what happens when the Vikings announce their starting QB?
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Some have suggested that if McCarthy were to lose the starting job, the 2024 first-round pick would go to his agent and request a trade out of Minnesota. However, a Vikings ******* yst recently spun a different idea. What if McCarthy wins the job? How would Murray, a two-time Pro Bowl QB who’s only signed up for this season, respond? He just might be the one who requests a trade instead.
Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy managed to lead Michigan to the College Football Playoff national championship. While he’s a bit more raw, there’s certainly something intriguing about his ability to get a locker room to rally behind him.
But only one man can win this job. It’s not like running back or receiver, where the backup will still receive occasional opportunities. For the Vikings, the hope is that the loser of this competition never sees the field because the winner is so successful. Of course, that’s not what the loser wants, at all. So, what happens when the Vikings announce their starting QB?
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Some have suggested that if McCarthy were to lose the starting job, the 2024 first-round pick would go to his agent and request a trade out of Minnesota. However, a Vikings ******* yst recently spun a different idea. What if McCarthy wins the job? How would Murray, a two-time Pro Bowl QB who’s only signed up for this season, respond? He just might be the one who requests a trade instead.
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