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ArticleVikings 2026 Training Camp: A QB Crisis, Camp Stars & a Comp Pick Twist
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Murray has received roughly twice the first-team reps as McCarthy, raising legitimate questions about whether Kevin O'Connell has already decided the outcome. But rep count aside, neither signal-caller has seized the moment. As Darren put it bluntly: "The second worst outcome is what we have right now — both guys are so-so. Nobody's really running away with it."

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Murray's first-team reps haven't translated to separation; ranked 23rd by NFL coaches.

Murray has received roughly twice the first-team reps as J.J. McCarthy during Vikings training camp, yet neither signal-caller has seized the moment. Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano describe both as "just fine," which may not be enough to compete with NFC North rivals Jordan Love, Jared Goff, and Caleb Williams. A Mike Sando survey of 50 NFL coaches and executives ranked Murray 23rd overall (Tier 3), behind every NFC North rival QB. The concern is that Murray should be proving he's light years ahead of McCarthy, not the other way around.

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