McCarthy Edges Murray as Vikings Camp Tests New Run-Game Wrinkles

At Vikings training camp on Aug 7, J.J. McCarthy showed sharper, more decisive throws and better pocket feel than Kyler Murray, though both stayed mostly in routine 11-on-11 reps; Brett Thorson shone as holder and punter, while there was noticeable rotation across defense and offense. Jamal Adams moved to safety, rookie linemen like Levi Drake-Rodriguez drew leadership praise, and the team continued exploring run-game wrinkles influenced by Frank Smith, with Jordan Mason and Demond Claiborne among the players getting more involvement in the offense.