Vikings sign Kyler Murray

[supafreak84]

Like I said, if OConnell wants to dig his own grave, have at it...and somebody just gave him a shovel. For all the bitching that guy did last year about McCarthy and having to "dumb down" the offense, this is a fit that makes absolutely no sense. Murray has been abysmal throwing the ball downfield on time and with accuracy. Steve Smith said the other day in referencing the potential pairing of Murray with Jefferson that the last thing you want as an elite receiver is an improviser at quarterback or someone who can't consistantly drive the ball down the field from the pocket. Both of those are huge Murray issues so for everyone thinking Jefferson is whooping it up at this signing, think again.

[JR44]

Love hearing how he grew up a Viking fan during his press conference and the story that he cried when Favre threw the interception. Two years in a row bringing in a QB who grew up a Viking fan. Seems like a good kid, who is pretty sincere, grounded, grateful and ready to come in and work hard.

[Zanary]

How many winning seasons did Darnold have in New York, in Carolina? How many winning seasons did Brees have in San Diego? What about Mayfield in Cleveland? It's like we haven't learned anything about what a surround means for a QB. Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. How good was he without that defense? Jim McMahon? Hostetler? Rypien? Brad Johnson? Eli? All Lombardi winners.

You quoted my second line, but did you read it?

I'm very aware of the teams involved, I'm also very aware that AZ is a mess...and so are we, unable to break past the Wild Card round, or make the playoffs for two straight seasons under KOC.

I'm simply pointing out realities.

[comet52]

And was benched for Jacoby Brissett last season...  We can talk about all the good, but there is a reason the dude is available.

THIS

This is not a meaningful argument.  They wanted to tank and he'd have won games they didn't want to win.  They benched him after 5 games and went 1-11 with Jacoby.  Their plan was lose out, fire everyone, unload Kyler's salary and start over.

[Zanary]

This is not a meaningful argument.  They wanted to tank and he'd have won games they didn't want to win.  They benched him after 5 games and went 1-11 with Jacoby.  Their plan was lose out, fire everyone, unload Kyler's salary and start over.

It's still plenty meaningful in that they felt the best way forward was to park a few dozen million dollars in the first place.

[savannahskol]

Love hearing how he grew up a Viking fan during his press conference and the story that he cried when Favre threw the interception.  Two years in a row bringing in a QB who grew up a Viking fan.  Seems like a good kid, who is pretty sincere, grounded, grateful and ready to come in and work hard.

I like JjM, but really like this signing.  
Best option for this year.