J.J. McCarthy denies 'awkwardness' surrounding he and Kyler Murray

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The Minnesota Vikings didn't make it too far into OTAs before controversy surrounded their quarterback competition.

J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray each spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice. The difference in the two players' demeanors was stark. But McCarthy told reporters that there is no awkwardness between he and Murray in the quarterback room.

"Awkwardness? It's just like the same feeling when you're in high school, and there's another person on the other side of the room," McCarthy said. "That's just kind of how it is. I wouldn't say there's any awkwardness."

McCarthy if there is awkwardness in the QB room: "Awkwardness? It's just like the same feeling when you're in high school, and there's another person on the other side of the room. That's just kind of how it is. I wouldn't say there's any awkwardness."

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It was the second time in the interview where McCarthy referenced the two quarterbacks sitting on opposite sides of the room. The comments have fueled speculation that McCarthy still has a long way to go in maturing as an NFL quarterback.

In the meantime, he says there won't be any awkwardness between he and Murray as they compete for the same job.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: J.J. McCarthy seems to be handling the Vikings QB situation uniquely

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