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Could J.J. McCarthy still keep his starting job?
The quarterback situation in Minnesota is going to be rather unique. Both J. J.
McCarthy and Kyler Murray have something to prove in 2026, but only one of them can have the chance. That is why ESPN's Dan Graziano discussed the idea of McCarthy never starting again, posing it as an overreaction or not. Graziano sets the stage for the idea that fuels McCarthy not starting again.
He writes, "McCarthy is coming off a terrible and injury-plagued first NFL season after missing his entire rookie season due to a knee injury. He entered the offseason healthy, but after throwing 12 interceptions and taking 27 sacks in his 10 starts last season, he has given the Vikings reason to doubt whether he'll turn out to be the quarterback they thought he was when they moved up a spot to draft him. " The ESPN insider does acknowledge that Murray has some issues of his own to overcome.
The former number one pick also missed significant time due to injury last season, so both have to prove they can stay healthy. So when saying whether or not his not being able to start again is an overreaction, he agrees. "The Vikings aren't ready to give up on McCarthy just yet, and they're hoping Murray's arrival has a positive impact on him.