Vikings' plan for better QB depth and stronger running game comes in handy in season-opening win
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What happened
The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation, and coach Kevin O'Connell was determined to avoid a repeat. The Vikings took significant steps toward improving their running game. Bringing in Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy was one move, and bringing back Carson Wentz was the other.
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