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Vikings coach Kevin OConnell keeps the QB race tight but clear: they’re not picking a winner yet, but the goal is simple—elevate the position and win games. With Kyler Murray thriving since joining, J.J. McCarthy showing promise in spring drills, and veteran Carson Wentz anchoring the room, the competition is wide open. O’Connell recalls past success with consistent starters—Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold—who led the team to 13 and 14 wins, with Darnold later winning a Super Bowl. McCarthy’s 2025 debut was solid: 57% completion, 1,600 yards, 11 TDs, 12 INTs. Murray, signed after his Cardinals release, is widely seen as the frontrunner—but O’Connell won’t confirm it. Training camp starts soon, and the coach insists they’ll make a decision by Week 1—because for star receiver Justin Jefferson, consistency at QB is everything.

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