Kevin O’Connell outlines expectations for Vikings QB competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell discussed the team's quarterback competition as training camp begins. J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray are vying for the starting position, with Murray currently seen as the frontrunner. O’Connell emphasized the need for the eventual winner to establish a winning standard, which is crucial for the team's success this season. The Vikings finished 9-8 in the previous season, and the coaching staff hopes to see a quarterback replicate Sam Darnold's effective performance from 2024. With the offseason focused on improving the quarterback position, both players will look to make a strong impression during training camp.
- •Both J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray compete for the starting QB role.
- •O’Connell stresses the importance of winning for the starter.
- •Vikings finished the 2025 season with a 9-8 record.
- •Sam Darnold's past success sets a standard for the new starter.
- •Training camp offers a chance for both QBs to prove themselves.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin O’Connell explains what is needed from winner of Vikings QB competition
"One of the NFL’s biggest storylines entering training camp is the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback room. More specifically, all eyes are on the competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray for the starting job. So far, Murray has emerged as the…
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