The Minnesota Vikings are in the midst of a heated quarterback battle between veteran Kyler Murray and young J.J. McCarthy. The two are competing for the starting job, and it’s anyone’s game. Murray, who was added to the team during the offseason, is not getting the job simply because of his experience, and McCarthy is not keeping the job just because he was a first-round pick.

Quarterback Competition

According to longtime NFL scribe Hub Arkush, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell is going to let the quarterbacks battle it out for the starting job deep into the summer. This has led to some awkward moments between the two, with McCarthy describing the situation as similar to two guys in a classroom, and Murray expressing his willingness to help McCarthy in any way he can.

However, the tension between the two was palpable when Murray spoke about the lack of reps he was getting in practice. Despite this, Murray’s reps on Tuesday were not flawless, adding to the awkwardness of the situation.

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