“J.J. McCarthy Trade Already Starting To Backfire”: NFL Fans Reacting to Vikings “Soft-Benching” Kyler Murray Ahead of Bills Clash
The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly ruled out Kyler Murray for Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. The Vikings will start Carson Wentz, as NFL insider Adam Schefter also shared that Murray is dealing with a sore hamstring.
Minnesota Vikings have decided to bench Kyler Murray for their upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. Murray is dealing with a sore hamstring, which was confirmed after he injured it during Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions. This decision has sparked outrage among fans, with many accusing the team of "soft benching" the quarterback due to his underwhelming performance this season.
Some fans even went as far as suggesting that the team should trade away J.J. McCarthy in favor of starting JJETTA instead. The term "soft benching" was coined by Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, who believes that Murray's injury is only a cover for the Vikings to transition Carson Wentz to the starting role. However, head coach Kevin O’Connell has denied these allegations, stating that Murray is their starting quarterback whenever he is healthy.
Murray has thrown for 1,022 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in his six starts this season, but his production has been underwhelming, leading to speculation about his role in the team's future.
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