McCarthy's 10th pick investment suggests long-term starter role despite Murray competition.
J.J. McCarthyQB
McCarthy, drafted 10th overall by Minnesota, is competing with Kyler Murray for the starting job. The Vikings' investment in McCarthy at that draft position suggests they want him to be the long-term starter, but he's sharing 50-50 reps in training camp. Stacy Dales notes the reduced reps mean less room for error as McCarthy learns the new offense.
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if you trade up to draft a quarterback with a 10th pick in the draft as the Vikings did for J.J. McCarthy, you want him to be your guy...sharing 50-50 reps with J.J. McCarthy
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- McCarthy, drafted 10th overall by Minnesota, is competing with Kyler Murray for the starting job. The Vikings' investment in McCarthy at that draft position suggests they want him to be the long-term starter, but he's sharing 50-50 reps in training camp. Stacy Dales notes the reduced reps mean less room for error as McCarthy learns the new offense.
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