McCarthy's poor 2024 play makes him unlikely to beat out Murray.
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McCarthy is not the answer for the Vikings. He would have to make massive strides to pass Murray on the depth chart. Last year he was significantly worse than Murray, posting worse efficiency metrics. The Vikings' public quarterback competition is viewed as coach speak to keep McCarthy interested, but there is no realistic chance he starts week one.
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McCarthy was still worse. Like, so even in Kyler Murray's worst season, what McCarthy was last year was still significantly worse than Kyler Murray... He would have to make some massive strides for him to even have a chance to pass Murray on the depth chart this year.
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- McCarthy is not the answer for the Vikings. He would have to make massive strides to pass Murray on the depth chart. Last year he was significantly worse than Murray, posting worse efficiency metrics. The Vikings' public quarterback competition is viewed as coach speak to keep McCarthy interested, but there is no realistic chance he starts week one.
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- STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for J.J. McCarthy (QB MIN). McCarthy's poor 2024 play makes him unlikely to beat out Murray.
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