Vikings coach emphasizes health key for quarterback performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell highlighted the importance of quarterback health for the team's success in a discussion on July 9. The Vikings are in an open competition between Kyler Murray and first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, with past seasons showing a correlation between healthy quarterback play and winning records. McCarthy's performance suffered last season due to injuries, while Murray has historically struggled with health issues. O'Connell believes that ensuring stability at the quarterback position could help the Vikings return to the playoffs in 2026.
- •O'Connell cites previous seasons with healthy quarterbacks yielding 13 and 14 wins.
- •McCarthy's injuries hampered his development during the 2025 season.
- •Murray seeks to return to Pro Bowl form while addressing injury history.
- •The Vikings aim for a stable quarterback position for the upcoming season.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings HC hints at health being a major key to their QB's success
"The Vikings' path to success could come from something as simple as quarterback health.
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