Vikings Sign Murray for Bargain, Bears Boost Defense

It's March 17th for the NFL.

Let's get into it.

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a major coup in free agency by signing quarterback Kyler

Murray for the veteran minimum of 1.3 million.

Dollars this season, Arizona's covering most of the cost thanks to his old contract

details.

NBC sports handed the team a rare A grade right out of the gate, crediting this move

as the standout play.

The Vikings kept things simple otherwise, resigning a handful of their own defenders and adding

one cornerback.

Big spending in recent years left them short on cap space, so they're holding back for

future off seasons.

Analysts rave about the bargain, noting Murray's stats stack up well against several starters,

even in a down year.

Pair him with stars like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hockinson under coach

Kevin O'Connell, and last season's nine wins despite week.

Quarterback play could turn into playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears snagged the only other A grade by bolstering their defense with

safety.

Kobe Bryant on a three year, $40 million.

Deal and linebacker Devon Bush for 30 million over three years.

Both had breakout seasons and fill key gaps.

Now the Vikings plan a training camp competition between Murray and JJ McCarthy for the starting

job, though the 29-year-old Murray looks.

Like the clear front runner.

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