US EditionMizutani: If the Vikings Want to Compete, Kyler Murray Is the Obvious Choice
Kyler Murray offers the Vikings a rare top-10 quarterback ceiling at league minimum due to offset language in his contract, after Arizona absorbs $36.8 million guaranteed.
- The Vikings are linked to Kyler Murray as their obvious choice, with reports noting he will be released by the Arizona Cardinals next week.
- Poor quarterback play from J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer prompted the Vikings to acknowledge they need more at quarterback, with coach Kevin O'Connell under pressure.
- Kyler Murray's career numbers show a high ceiling and dual-threat production, completing 67.1% of passes for 20,460 yards and rushing for 3,193 yards despite a 5-foot-10, 210-pound frame.
- When free agency begins next week, Murray's contract mechanics could make him affordable, with reports indicating the Arizona Cardinals will be on the hook for $36.8 million in guarantees and offset language likely means he would sign near the league minimum.
- Teams must weigh Murray's upside against his inconsistency and past benchings as free agency opens next week, considering alternatives like Geno Smith, Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers.
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Mizutani: If the Vikings want to compete, Kyler Murray is the obvious choice
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Kyler Murray Gives the Vikings A Unique Reset At Quarterback
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Vikings Rumors Swirl around Kyler Murray Time, Jalen Nailor, T.J. Hockenson
It’s the second-to-last batch of Minnesota Vikings rumor mill before free agency, which starts on Monday with the “legal tampering” process. There is no shortage of hearsay regarding the purple team. Three Vikings storylines gained steam before free agency opened. This week, it’s all about Kyler Murray and a couple of Vikings pass-catchers. Minnesota’s Quarterback, Receiver, and Tight End Buzz — Intensified The Purple Rumor Mill for March 7th, 2…
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