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Murray favored to start over McCarthy; toughness noted but durability remains a concern.

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Murray is positioned as the favorite to start over J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings. An exec highlighted Murray's toughness as a standout trait: 'People are curious to see how he handles this. His toughness was the thing that really jumped out to me watching him play. If you have that, you always have a chance.' However, that toughness has not translated to durability, presenting an ongoing concern.

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His toughness was the thing that really jumped out to me watching him play. If you have that, you always have a chance.
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What did NFL - The Athletic say about Kyler Murray?
Murray is positioned as the favorite to start over J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings. An exec highlighted Murray's toughness as a standout trait: 'People are curious to see how he handles this. His toughness was the thing that really jumped out to me watching him play. If you have that, you always have a chance.' However, that toughness has not translated to durability, presenting an ongoing concern.
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STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Kyler Murray (QB). Murray favored to start over McCarthy; toughness noted but durability remains a concern.
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