Vikings QB Battle: Murray vs McCarthy

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The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for a quarterback battle this off season between

JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray.

After McCarthy struggled through a tough 2025 season, the team brought in Murray to push

for the starting spot.

League Insiders expect Murray to pull ahead fast.

Several offensive coaches around the NFL see him as the clear winner over the younger McCarthy,

who they never rated highly even before his draft.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell seems to want more than just competition.

One defensive coach noted that he is hunting for a real upgrade at the position, viewing

Murray as the better option right now.

If Murray takes the job into 2026, Minnesota might trade McCarthy for some return value.

Teens like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, and New York Jets could be interested

spots.

McCarthy, still just 23, might thrive with the fresh start.

Places like Pittsburgh or Los Angeles offer chances to learn behind veterans.

While New York can mean early playing time depending on how things, shake out.

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