Which Vikings QB was labeled as a 'place-holder' by CBS Sports?

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Minnesota Vikings fans went into this offseason hoping for some sort of shake-up at the quarterback position. It did not take long to get their wish, as Minnesota signed former Arizona Cardinals first overall pick Kyler Murray to a one-year deal. Murray was brought in to be competition for J.J. McCarthy; however, many have already dubbed him the starter in 2026. According to one analyst, he may just be a placeholder.

Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports tagged Murray as one of six "Holders and Placeholders" in the NFL, as he is grouped with Deshaun Watson (Cleveland), Kirk Cousins (Las Vegas), Geno Smith (Jets), Tua Tagovailoa (Atlanta) and Jacoby Brissett (Arizona). Here is what he had to say about Murray.

While he's had pockets of success, injuries largely kept Murray from realizing his full potential in Arizona. Murray has a golden opportunity to revive his career in Minnesota if he can beat out J.J. McCarthy.

While it is true that he has an easy path to earning the starting job, it will depend on consistency and reliability when it comes to Kyler Murray if he wants to be the long-term option for the Vikings. If he can stay healthy, he immediately raises the floor for this offense. Should he revert to his former self in terms of his peak performance, this could be a contender in the NFC.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Which Vikings QB was labeled as a 'place-holder' by CBS Sports?

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