Two Old Bloggers: Vikings QB Competition Underwhelms, Camp Standouts, and League-Wide QB Tiers
— Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell discuss an underwhelming Vikings training-camp quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, noting Murray is getting far more first-team reps but neither has stacked consistently strong days, raising concerns about whether “so-so” play can match NFC North quarterbacks. They highlight camp developments beyond QB: fifth-round CB Charles Demmings making frequent plays, first-round DT Caleb Banks healthy but still ramping up after foot issues, rookie LB Jake Golday earning significant run with the ones, and TE Gavin Bartholomew emerging as a potential No. 3 tight end after missing last season. They also note Jeshaun Jones’ repeated camp highlights but doubt he makes the roster. The Athletic’s QB tiers rank Murray 23rd (Tier 3) and McCarthy 34th (Tier 4), with NFC North peers higher; they touch on Jordan Addison extension implications and Jamal Adams working at safety and linebacker.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Camp Crisis Setup
01:27 – Darren Checks In
03:03 – Is It Really A Competition
04:42 – Underwhelming QB Play
09:00 – What Outcome Do We Want
12:17 – Dave Pushes Back
18:46 – Beyond Quarterbacks
20:41 – Demmings Camp Buzz
24:20 – Caleb Banks Update
26:29 – Comp Pick Talk
27:09 – Murray Contract Stakes
27:28 – Jake Golday Camp Buzz
29:44 – Bartholomew TE3 Battle
33:25 – Jeshaun Jones Camp Wonder
36:15 – QB Tiers Reality Check
41:42 – Addison Extension Options
48:01 – Jamal Adams Joker Role
51:32 – Wrap Up And Next Show
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