Kyler Murray Poll

purplefaithful wrote:

nothing more than a gut feels...But I think Viking fans are going to be gob-smacked at what K1 does on the field this season.

Agree completely. I'm actually gobsmacked more people aren't excited about this. I agree with Cris Carter. When the Packers, Lions and Bears saw us sign Murray to throw to Jefferson, Addison and Hockenson, they probably said "Oh shit."

He could blow a knee in training camp and it's all over, but if he stays healthy, this is going to be Darnold all over again. Better actually.

MaroonBells wrote:

Agree completely. I'm actually gobsmacked more people aren't excited about this. I agree with Cris Carter. When the Packers, Lions and Bears saw us sign Murray to throw to Jefferson, Addison and Hockenson, they probably said "Oh shit."
He could blow a knee in training camp and it's all over, but if he stays healthy, this is going to be Darnold all over again. Better actually.

I always like optimism, let's giddy up....but I have to see a few games first with Murray. I think in my case, I just haven't thought about Kyler Murray in a serious way for a while now: he was in Arizona, they usually sucked, I saw some run-around hero ball highlights but they usually lost the game when it was all said and done. I don't think he's won a playoff game....and played shitty in that only appearance. Distilling my point down, I just wasn't paying attention to Kyler Murray or what Arizona was doing the last 3 to 4 years. Then it just seemed like it happened so quickly: rumor about Murray coming to Minnesota and bam, he's here. I'm like ok, lets get up to speed on the dude. I've watched recent highlights and he's mostly throwing short passes and there's big RAC.

I can understand the upside for sure. I can get my mind around that this will be the best surround he's ever had. He's healthy. I do try and listen to other posters like yourself that are excited and the whys. There'll be renewed focus on the run game which will help him or any QB1. Positive signs of why it might be a big pop. But there's also a part of me that doesn't see the pocket passer that is necessary to move the needle in the playoffs. I just have to see it first, then I'll buy in. That doesn't mean I'm not excited about the potential however.

“The Vikings are viewing Kyler Murray’s addition as a platform for premium competition between him and young quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The noise may be exhausting come August, but Minnesota believes it will also serve as fuel to lift both Murray and McCarthy.” - @alec_lewis on… pic.twitter.com/LtBqOvcoJE

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StickierBuns wrote:

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I always think of Willie Wonka when I see this pix..

Thx MB

I'm hoping JJ McCarthy gets first crack at first team reps when OTAs and training camp open up. He was the starter last year. If KOC is the man I think he is, he should give JJ reps with the 1s and let him have a chance to show he's developed since last season. Mix in Kyler and see what it looks like in comparison. If Kyler gets all the 1s from the get go and JJ is mixing in behind him and Wentz, that's BS.

MAD GAINZ wrote:

I'm hoping JJ McCarthy gets first crack at first team reps when OTAs and training camp open up. He was the starter last year. If KOC is the man I think he is, he should give JJ reps with the 1s and let him have a chance to show he's developed since last season. Mix in Kyler and see what it looks like in comparison. If Kyler gets all the 1s and JJ is mixing in behind him and Wentz, that's BS.

Prepare to be frustrated. I mentioned this before, there's no optimal way for this to be a fair and equitable competition. Logistically its impossible. But that's the smoke they'll be blowing in the fan's faces. This team loves JJM, despite what some fans think....which I never understood. So many injuries all over the place, everywhere, and some fans just refuse to factor that into JJ's play. Amongst other factors that have been mentioned ad nauseam. On to the next shiny thing, I suppose.

MAD GAINZ wrote:

I'm hoping JJ McCarthy gets first crack at first team reps when OTAs and training camp open up. He was the starter last year. If KOC is the man I think he is, he should give JJ reps with the 1s and let him have a chance to show he's developed since last season. Mix in Kyler and see what it looks like in comparison. If Kyler gets all the 1s from the get go and JJ is mixing in behind him and Wentz, that's BS.

This is a great point from a team building standpoint. While I believe Murray will win the job easily, JJ deserves an equal shot to compete.

IMO, McCarthy didnt do enough to remain the starter going into this season.

He's certainly a candidate, but not an incumbent.

And this is from a fan with no personal malice towards the kid.