Steve Smith’s Critique of Kyler Murray | Minnesota Vikings News

Steve Smith Sr. fired off a fiery critique of quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, calling McCarthy “anyone with a heartbeat” could beat — and suggesting Murray needs to focus on the playbook, not video games. While the comments sparked debate, they highlight a real trend: Murray’s heavy reliance on short passes (5.9 avg intended air yards last year, career best 8.0) — a strategy that could actually be a perfect fit for the Vikings’ West Coast offense, especially with a shaky offensive line. It might even align with Coach O’Connell’s system — but at the cost of big-play potential. Smith’s criticism...