Vikings relying on better QB depth, stronger running game
The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation. Coach Kevin O’Connell was determined to avoid a repeat by improving the running game and strengthening the depth chart at the most vital position. Bringing in Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy was one move. Bringing back Carson Wentz was the other.
Wentz was named the backup over McCarthy, and he stepped in and helped the Vikings rally past Green Bay in their opener after Murray was sidelined by a concussion in the first quarter.
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