New Vikings QB Kyler Murray making 'impressive' throws in OTAs

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During offseason OTAs, you may not learn a ton about the bulk of an NFL roster, but the one position you can learn a lot from early is the quarterback position. Quarterback is the one position you can really learn about at any point during the offseason process, as the position requires such precision and mastery. For new Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray, it appears he is picking things up well.

Will Ragatz of Minnesota Vikings on SI reported that Murray has been making "impressive" throws during OTAs and turning heads so far. Here is some of what he had to say:

Murray's first throw, which went to undrafted rookie Dillon Bell near the left sideline, was a beauty. He then went through his progressions and connected with Bell again, this time on a somewhat deep ball up the right side. Those two throws said a lot. But it wasn't a perfect day for Kyler. After a short pass, Murray held onto the ball for a bit and tried to eventually push one deep downfield to an open receiver. He didn't get enough on it, which allowed Zemaiah Vaughn to recover for the interception.

"His physical talent throwing the ball has been on display every day," Kevin O'Connell said of Murray. "The ability to throw to all three levels, layer the ball, anticipation that veteran players bring to the position."

While it is promising to hear that Murray has already been impressive in OTAs, the real test will be when training camp begins and the actual quarterback battle begins. McCarthy has also shown development during this period, so it will be interesting to see what the two look like in camp.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings QB Kyler Murray may have a leg up in the starter competition

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