Vikings' Murray Signing: Low Risk, High Reward

0:00It's March 21st, here's your NFL news in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. ESPN analyst recently ranked the Minnesota Viking signing of quarterback Kyler Murray as one of the top moves in NFL free agency this all season. Murray joined on a one-year deal to battle rookie JJ McCarthy for the starting job, and many expect him to claim it. The contract is a steal at the veteran minimum of $1.3 million, thanks to the terms from his previous deal with Arizona. With two years back, Murray posted a strong 63.4 QBR, good for ninth in the league over full season. Analysts like Aaron Schatz praised the value, calling it an affordable graph for a quarterback with above average potential. Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum agreed, noting how it bolsters a roster already primed to compete. The big question remains which version of Murray shows up in Minnesota. A solid performance, even half of his peak form from his big Arizona extension, could spark real success.

1:01With that lower risk addition, the Vikings look well positioned to push for the playoffs this fall.