The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback for the start of the regular season, leaving J.J. McCarthy as the odd man out.
The decision was made by head coach Kevin O'Connell on Tuesday, with ESPN's Adam Schefter being the first to report the news. The quarterback battle did not even make it to the first preseason game, with the decision being made after weeks of build-up, OTAs, and training camp practices.
Despite not being the starter, McCarthy seems to be happy in Minnesota. He told the media, "This is the place I want to be. And I love every single person in this building. I love the state. I love the fan base and I'm going to continue to just do whatever I can for this team and this organization."
McCarthy's reaction to the news is a positive sign for the Vikings organization. The young quarterback's desire to stay in Minnesota may be his best bet to get his career back on track despite this temporary setback.
The Vikings are looking to bounce back from a disappointing season last year, and having Murray as the starter may give them a better chance of success. However, McCarthy's enthusiasm and commitment to the team will be crucial in the coming weeks and months.
The Vikings' next move will be to see how McCarthy performs in the remaining preseason games. Will he be able to convince the coaching staff to give him a chance to start, or will he be relegated to a backup role? Only time will tell.
For now, it seems that McCarthy is taking the news in stride and is focused on doing what's best for the team. His commitment to the Vikings is a positive sign, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the coming weeks.
Source: Yahoo Sports