Vikings Training Camp Notes: 8/5 Edition

The Minnesota Vikings conducted their most physical practice of training camp today, in full pads, marking a significant day in the first week of drills. The practice served as a final test for the first week and coaches were reportedly working on evaluations and updated plans for the subsequent training camp phase. Quarterback competition remained the focus of today’s practice, with quarterback Kyler Murray proving himself superior to J.J.

McCarthy in various drills. Murray completed 14 passes out of 21 attempts in 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills, while McCarthy completed 13 out of 20 attempts. Murray’s performance was highlighted by two long touchdown passes, one to Tai Felton for a 50-yard touchdown and another to Justin Jefferson for a touchdown run. McCarthy, on the other hand, had shorter completions and struggled with processing, taking longer to throw, and often opting for checkdowns rather than deep passes.

Despite this, Murray maintained a calm demeanor in the pocket, avoided mishaps, and showed his ability to move the offense by scrambling and running in various directions. Overall, Murray’s performance solidified his position as the starter, while McCarthy remained at a plateau and struggled to process and throw with anticipation.