Kyler Murray 'Looked Uncomfortable At Times' in Vikings Camp amid J.J. McCarthy Battle, Says Insider

There have been some growing pains for Kyler Murray as he learns the playbook and scheme in Minnesota.

According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, "Everything here revolves around the quarterback, and the most notable aspect of workouts was Murray's progression in head coach Kevin O'Connell's system. The Vikings didn't dumb down the complexity for Murray. If anything, the team installed the full breadth of concepts and play calls to challenge Murray. He looked uncomfortable at times, working his way through the lengthy verbiage and downfield route distributions, but the Vikings believed this would be best in the long run. The competition with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy will continue into training camp. Barring major setbacks in terms of health or scheme understanding, the platform should exist for Murray to prove he deserves the starting job in an offense with loads of weapons."

McCarthy struggled enough last season, however, that a contingency plan was absolutely required.

Enter Murray. The two-time Pro Bowler only appeared in five games last season due to injuries, throwing for 962 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for 173 yards and a score. The Vikings didn't make a high-profile signing like Murray in the offseason to sit him behind McCarthy, so he's likely going to be given every chance to win the starting job.

Even if there is an adjustment period.