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Vikings to Start Training Camp with the Murray-McCarthy Turn-Taking at QB Before Declaring a Starter
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 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.
·Toronto, Canada
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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.
·Minneapolis, United States
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