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McCarthy, who lost the starting battle to Murray, remains an enigma. He's under contract through 2027 with a 2028 option, but the path back to being relevant for this team appears longer and more windy now.

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McCarthy's path to relevance with Vikings looks increasingly distant.

Lost the starting battle to Kyler Murray and remains an enigma. Under contract through 2027 with a 2028 option, the path back to being relevant for the Vikings appears longer and more windy now.