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Vikings' Nick Mullens understands reason for benching, notes turnovers

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EAGAN, Minn. -- A day after the Minnesota Vikings replaced him as their starting quarterback, Nick Mullens reacted with candor and sincerity.

"I totally understand," Mullens said after his second day of practice working behind new starter Jaren Hall. "To me it's pretty cut and dry. If I turn the ball over, I'm probably not going to be in the game. I feel like I let the team down and that sucks."

Mullens threw six interceptions while starting the Vikings' past two games. A seventh interception was called back by penalty and an eighth was dropped.