Overview
- O'Connell, speaking Monday at the NFL owners meetings, said the moves were about depth and that all four passers will compete for snaps.
- The room now features Murray and Wentz alongside J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer, combining 186 career starts and three top‑10 draft picks.
- McCarthy has returned to Minnesota to train at the facility, after a 2025 season with 11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 61.8 PFF grade that put his hold on QB1 in question.
- Many around the league expect Murray to win the job, and O’Connell outlined how his dropback, play‑action and movement skills could expand Minnesota’s offense.
- ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky warned that Murray’s off‑script style must fit O’Connell’s specific scheme, highlighting a key test for the pairing this offseason.