They were asked the same question, but new Minnesota Vikings quarterback teammates Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy had two completely different answers.McCarthy’s first full season with the Vikings — the 2025 first-round pick missed the entirety of his rookie year due to a knee injury — was a rollercoaster despite a 6-4 record. He threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and a 57.6% completion rate across his 10 games under center.As a result, the Vikings made the move to add a veteran presence this offseason, signing Murray, the Arizona Cardinals’ former No. 1 overall pick, who was released after his own up-and-down career in the desert.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMurray’s arrival, though, points to one thing: who will be the starting quarterback for head coach Kevin O’Connell in Week 1? Many are pointing at Murray, who’s going into his eighth NFL season, over McCarthy, who could need some more development before taking over as starter again.During an offseason practice this week, Murray and McCarthy were both asked about the relationship they have, with the former giving a veteran answer as you’d might expect for a player on a new team.”It’s been great,” Murray said about working with McCarthy. “Obviously, I know he’s a younger guy, so any way I can help him. I’ve played seven years now, going onto eight. So, I’m considered a veteran even though I don’t see myself as that. Give him any knowledge that he needs. Again, we’re both…
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