# Vikings QB Kyler Murray's Former Backup Brett Hundley Explains Why Minnesota Experiment Never Truly Clicked

> Brett Hundley reveals Vikings' QB experiment with Kyler Murray didn't work due to injury and chemistry issues.
- Title: Vikings QB Kyler Murray's Former Backup Brett Hundley…
- Summary: Brett Hundley reveals Vikings' QB experiment with Kyler Murray didn't work due to injury and chemistry issues.
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## Vikings QB Kyler Murray
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.
## Brett Hundley's Explanation
Brett Hundley explains why Minnesota's experiment with Kyler Murray never truly clicked.
## Murray's Injury Impact
Murray's hamstring strain sidelined him, forcing the Vikings to trade for Kirk Cousins.
## Kirk Cousins' Role
Kirk Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs.
## QB Experiment Failure
The Vikings' attempt to use Murray as a starting QB failed due to injury and chemistry issues.
## Hundley's Perspective
Hundley says the Minnesota experiment never truly clicked because of Murray's injury concerns.
## Vikings' QB Strategy
The Vikings sent a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Kirk Cousins back.
## QB Performance
Kirk Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs.
## Murray's Role
Murray was the Vikings' former backup QB who now plays for the Las Vegas Raiders.
## QB Experiment Outcome
The Vikings' experiment with Murray as a starting QB failed due to injury and poor chemistry.
## Hundley's Insight
Hundley explains that Murray's injury concerns and team chemistry made the experiment fail.
## Vikings' QB Decision
The Vikings traded for Kirk Cousins to replace Murray as their starting QB.
## QB Performance Impact
Kirk Cousins' performance improved Justin Jefferson's production with 10 different Vikings QBs.
## Murray's Injury Details
Murray's hamstring strain sidelined him for the season, forcing the Vikings to trade for Kirk Cousins.
## Hundley's Conclusion
Hundley states the Minnesota experiment never truly clicked due to Murray's injury and team chemistry.
## Vikings' QB Strategy
The Vikings sent a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Kirk Cousins back.
## Key takeaway

Brett Hundley says Minnesota's attempt to use Kyler Murray as a starting QB failed because of injury concerns and poor chemistry with the team.