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ArticleVikings 2026 Training Camp: A QB Crisis, Camp Stars & a Comp Pick Twist
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both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy have been, in the words of reporter Tyler Forness, "just fine." And fine may not be enough to beat Jordan Love, Jared Goff, or Caleb Williams.

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McCarthy ranks 34th among NFL coaches' QB survey; hasn't separated in camp.

McCarthy has received half the first-team reps of Kyler Murray during Vikings training camp and has not seized the opportunity to separate himself. Described as "just fine" by camp observers, McCarthy ranked 34th overall (Tier 4) in a Mike Sando survey of 50 NFL coaches and executives—behind every NFC North rival QB. The Vikings' QB competition remains unresolved with neither signal-caller demonstrating the performance needed to confidently lead the team against division rivals.

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