# J.J. McCarthy 5 Things He Must Do to Win Vikings Starting QB Job

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Podcast: [Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vikings-1st-skol-a-minnesota-vikings-podcast-6268325)
Published: 2026-07-17T12:18:15+00:00
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## Resource

Kyler Murray’s path is simple. J.J. McCarthy’s isn’t. Here are the exact 5 things McCarthy must do in training camp to win the Vikings starting quarterback job — or risk watching from the sideline.

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