Kevin O'Connell on Kyler Murray: What jumped out is what he could be in this offense

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Tuesday that Kyler Murray has won the team’s quarterback job, ending the competition ahead of Week 1. O’Connell said the timing—when the decision was made—matches the point the Vikings targeted so they can “start honing in” their offensive plan for Murray’s skill set. He added that Murray has shown enough to project that the team can achieve the rhythm, timing and mastery of the offense. O’Connell also praised J.J. McCarthy as an “incredibly important” part of the quarterback room, but his comments indicate Murray raises the offense’s ceiling for the season.