# Kyler Murray's ex-backup explains why Minnesota experiment never clicked

> Kyler Murray's former backup reveals Vikings' Kirk Cousins trade failed to click.
- Title: Kyler Murray's ex-backup explains why Minnesota experiment…
- Summary: Kyler Murray's former backup reveals Vikings' Kirk Cousins trade failed to click.
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- Source: Yardbarker — https://yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/kyler_murrays_former_backup_explains_why_minnesota_experiment_never_truly_clicked/s1_13132_44552416
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## Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins
With Murray sidelined by a hamstring strain, the Vikings sent a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Kirk Cousins back.
## Murray's former backup explains
Kyler Murray's former backup explains why Minnesota experiment never truly clicked.
## Kirk Cousins stands out
Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs.
## Raiders' hope for Cousins
Raiders' 'hope' was that Kirk Cousins would continue starting over Fernando Mendoza 'a few more weeks'.
## Fernando Mendoza's role
Confident Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks.
## Mendoza's rapid progress
Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings.
## Mendoza faces top defense
Raiders' new starting QB Fernando Mendoza to face Seahawks' top-ranked defense.
## Vikings' QB situation
Kirk Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs.
## Murray's backup role
Kyler Murray's former backup explains why Minnesota experiment never truly clicked.
## Trade impact
The Vikings sent a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Kirk Cousins back.
## QB performance
Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs.
## Raiders' expectations
Raiders' 'hope' was that Kirk Cousins would continue starting over Fernando Mendoza 'a few more weeks'.
## Mendoza's confidence
Confident Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks.
## Mendoza's progress
Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings.
## Mendoza's defense
Raiders' new starting QB Fernando Mendoza to face Seahawks' top-ranked defense.
## Key takeaway

Kyler Murray's former backup explains Vikings' Kirk Cousins trade experiment never truly worked.