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not many believe that [J.J. McCarthy] has a shot to keep [Kyler Murray] out of the starting lineup. Perhaps we'll be stunned, but every indicator suggests it's Murray's job to lose. The former No. 1 overall pick enters with proven ability, while McCarthy has struggled when on the field and had issues staying healthy.

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McCarthy unlikely to unseat Murray despite O'Connell's competition rhetoric.

Despite Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell insisting on a legitimate quarterback competition, every indicator suggests it is Kyler Murray's job to lose; McCarthy has struggled when on the field and had issues staying healthy, while Murray enters with proven ability.

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