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McCarthy competing with Murray for Vikings starting QB job in training camp.
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McCarthy is competing with Kyler Murray for the Vikings starting quarterback job in training camp. Drew Brees noted that McCarthy hasn't been on the field enough in his short career, but cautioned it's too early to give up on him despite Murray being a 2019 No. 1 overall pick getting a fresh start with the team.
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I think both of those guys have a lot to prove. McCarthy just hasn't been on the field enough in his short career, while Murray is getting a fresh start.
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- McCarthy is competing with Kyler Murray for the Vikings starting quarterback job in training camp. Drew Brees noted that McCarthy hasn't been on the field enough in his short career, but cautioned it's too early to give up on him despite Murray being a 2019 No. 1 overall pick getting a fresh start with the team.
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