Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not name a starting quarterback Friday in and interview with ESPN Kevin Seifert, one day after the team agreed to terms with former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on a one-year deal.
“Unless I'm confused in any way, shape or form, I don't believe we have to name one of those currently,” O'Connor said.
In an interview with Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune, O'Connell addressed generally Murray and returning quarterback JJ McCarthy.
"I think we accomplished a goal, which was to add a really talented player with some experience to that room,” O’Connell said. “It's something I'm really excited about, as we set out to elevate the situation in that quarterback room, being very competitive."
O'Connell made other statements saying he hadn't worked with a quarterback like Murryay before but is excited about his skill set and how it fitsw into his system. As for McCarthy, O'Connell said he spoke with him before the team acquired Murray, during which McCarthy said he was ready for the challenge.
My take: This notion that he doesn't have to have a QB1 is short-lived. Once off-season workouts begin, someone has to get a majority of reps. The players are very different QBs, at some point the team needs to start tailoring the offense to one of them. Training camp will be too late
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O'Connell mum on starter
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not name a starting quarterback Friday in and interview with ESPN Kevin Seifert, one day after the team agreed to terms with former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on a one-year deal.
“Unless I'm confused in any way, shape or form, I don't believe we have to name one of those currently,” O'Connor said.
In an interview with Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune, O'Connell addressed generally Murray and returning quarterback JJ McCarthy.
"I think we accomplished a goal, which was to add a really talented player with some experience to that room,” O’Connell said. “It's something I'm really excited about, as we set out to elevate the situation in that quarterback room, being very competitive."
O'Connell made other statements saying he hadn't worked with a quarterback like Murryay before but is excited about his skill set and how it fitsw into his system. As for McCarthy, O'Connell said he spoke with him before the team acquired Murray, during which McCarthy said he was ready for the challenge.
My take: This notion that he doesn't have to have a QB1 is short-lived. Once off-season workouts begin, someone has to get a majority of reps. The players are very different QBs, at some point the team needs to start tailoring the offense to one of them. Training camp will be too late
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