Cowboys expected to hire Zimmer

He's a hell of a defensive coach, zero doubt about it. 

@"StickyBun" said: He's a hell of a defensive coach, zero doubt about it. 

That gets lost in his downfall. Always loved the way he adjusted. He wasn't the best game planner. We would frequently get down early in games, but he was good at figuring out what the offense was doing and then adjusting to it. Loved the quote from Aaron Rodgers when asked what happened after the 1st quarter in which the Packers moved the ball at will, but had only 1st down the rest of the game: "Mike Zimmer happened."

I think it makes sense. Jerry Jones likes him and I can see him getting along with Mike McCarthy 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: He's a hell of a defensive coach, zero doubt about it. 

That gets lost in his downfall. Always loved the way he adjusted. He wasn't the best game planner. We would frequently get down early in games, but he was good at figuring out what the offense was doing and then adjusting to it. Loved the quote from Aaron Rodgers when asked what happened after the 1st quarter in which the Packers moved the ball at will, but had only 1st down the rest of the game: "Mike Zimmer happened."

@"supafreak84" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: He's a hell of a defensive coach, zero doubt about it. 

That gets lost in his downfall. Always loved the way he adjusted. He wasn't the best game planner. We would frequently get down early in games, but he was good at figuring out what the offense was doing and then adjusting to it. Loved the quote from Aaron Rodgers when asked what happened after the 1st quarter in which the Packers moved the ball at will, but had only 1st down the rest of the game: "Mike Zimmer happened."

His adjustments always stood out to me also. Just really, really good at figuring out what the offense was doing the first part of a game, making adjustments and settling in.

I always liked Zimm. Certainly had his faults, but it was a shame he was having to replace offensive coordinators every season.

@"mgobluevikes" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: He's a hell of a defensive coach, zero doubt about it. 

That gets lost in his downfall. Always loved the way he adjusted. He wasn't the best game planner. We would frequently get down early in games, but he was good at figuring out what the offense was doing and then adjusting to it. Loved the quote from Aaron Rodgers when asked what happened after the 1st quarter in which the Packers moved the ball at will, but had only 1st down the rest of the game: "Mike Zimmer happened."

His adjustments always stood out to me also. Just really, really good at figuring out what the offense was doing the first part of a game, making adjustments and settling in.

I always liked Zimm. Certainly had his faults, but it was a shame he was having to replace offensive coordinators every season.

He was never meant to be a HC. Too much of a dick.

The game evolved while he was HC. NFL figured him out long before his tenure was over and his adjustments came too late in too many games. 

I dont see Zimsu relating to this generation of players well. We'll see if he can get more out of Micah and the Boyz than Quinn did.

I'm frankly surprised at the hire, even though McCarthy likes former HC's on staff. This hire smells like Jerruh;s cologne. 

after bud and denny, i cant think of a better HC we had. Zim is old school hard ass, doesnt play up in todays ratings. 

@"Bullazin" said: after bud and denny, i cant think of a better HC we had. Zim is old school hard ass, doesnt play up in todays ratings. 

I'd rank him highly too, in spite of my own personal dislike for him. 

Not sure if I would rank him above Burnsie though? (edit: looking at stats, its pretty close)

Burnsie:  6 years, .547 reg season, 6 playoff appearances, .500, overall: 545 win %
Zimsu:    8 years,  .562 reg season,  5 playoff appearances, .400, overall 556 win%

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_Vikings_head_coaches

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"Bullazin" said: after bud and denny, i cant think of a better HC we had. Zim is old school hard ass, doesnt play up in todays ratings. 

I'd rank him highly too, in spite of my own personal dislike for him. 

Not sure if I would rank him above Burnsie though? (edit: looking at stats, its pretty close)

Burnsie:  6 years, .547 reg season, 6 playoff appearances, .500, overall: 545 win %
Zimsu:    8 years,  .562 reg season,  5 playoff appearances, .400, overall 556 win%

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_Vikings_head_coaches

@"purplefaithful" said: The game evolved while he was HC. NFL figured him out long before his tenure was over and his adjustments came too late in too many games. 

I dont see Zimsu relating to this generation of players well. We'll see if he can get more out of Micah and the Boyz than Quinn did.

I'm frankly surprised at the hire, even though McCarthy likes former HC's on staff. This hire smells like Jerruh;s cologne. 

I don't think I agree with this.  I think the talent level on D was just too depleted for too many years to really confidently say that.

I do think the young guys will struggle with his bluntness though.

Curious, has anyone seen or heard anything from Mike on the loss of his son, seems strange to me, IDK…?

@"medaille" said:

@"purplefaithful" said: The game evolved while he was HC. NFL figured him out long before his tenure was over and his adjustments came too late in too many games. 

I dont see Zimsu relating to this generation of players well. We'll see if he can get more out of Micah and the Boyz than Quinn did.

I'm frankly surprised at the hire, even though McCarthy likes former HC's on staff. This hire smells like Jerruh;s cologne. 

I don't think I agree with this.  I think the talent level on D was just too depleted for too many years to really confidently say that.

I do think the young guys will struggle with his bluntness though.

Jayron kearse got 86'd in Minnesota because of his turdish behavior. 

He now plays for cowboys,

Awkward! 

I always liked Zim. Good for him getting his feet under him and being back in the league.

@"PurpleCrush" said: I always liked Zim. Good for him getting his feet under him and being back in the league.

Dude has been through the grist mill of life man and keeps going. 

@"Kentis" said: Curious, has anyone seen or heard anything from Mike on the loss of his son, seems strange to me, IDK…?

I haven't but I can totally see why. No everyone wants to speak on their grief and loss, he definitely seems old school on that as well 

Ex-Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, 67, expected to be defensive coordinator for the Cowboys, collected approximately $16 million from the Vikings since his firing two years ago. He’ll work for the Cowboys next season for about $3.5 million.
https://www.twincities.com/2024/02/10/charley-walters-totino-graces-joe-alt-following-fathers-nfl-footsteps/

@"purplefaithful" said: Ex-Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, 67, expected to be defensive coordinator for the Cowboys, collected approximately $16 million from the Vikings since his firing two years ago. He’ll work for the Cowboys next season for about $3.5 million. https://www.twincities.com/2024/02/10/charley-walters-totino-graces-joe-alt-following-fathers-nfl-footsteps/

Its a great gig if you can get one.

Another familiar face for new DC Mike Zimmer: Paul Guenther is joining the staff as run game coordinator, a source said. He was with Zimmer in Cincinnati and Minnesota. He was the Bengals' (post Zimmer) and Raiders' coordinator as well.

— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) February 16, 2024