PurplePTSD: Adam Zimmer Is Done With Vikings, Expresses Pride In His Time With Team

Press release from the PurplePTSD:

K. Joudry

2022-02-15

Chris Tomasson of The Pioneer Press spoke to Adam Zimmer, Minnesota’s former LB coach and co-defensive coordinator.

The younger Zimmer explained that he has already been told he won’t be brought back: “They’ve already said they’re moving on.” He goes on to express pride in what he helped accomplish: “Obviously, we played some really good defense. I’m proud of the run we had. I’m sorry we didn’t get to finish it.”

Many fans were skeptical of Adam Zimmer being on the coaching staff. His father, Mike Zimmer, was the head coach, so plenty of fans suspected that the LB coach didn’t deserve to be there.

In fairness, the linebackers often did perform admirably under his tutelage. Eric Kendricks is one of the NFL’s very best LBs. Anthony Barr is a solid, do-it-all LB. Eric Wilson played well enough to be too expensive for the Vikings last offseason. Nick Vigil ended up being a solid LB3 during this past year.

The intrigue will rest in where the young Zimmer ends up. At 38, he already has more than 15 years of NFL coaching experience. He has previously worked in New Orleans, Kansas City, Cincinnati, and, of course, Minnesota. This history means he’s likely to find work somewhere.

That said, it would be surprising if he received a job for something other than a position coach. Before joining his father in Minnesota, Zimmer was only ever an assistant to a position coach. For this reason, seeing him get hired as an assistant linebacker coach seems like a likely outcome.

With the news that Kevin O’Connell will be the team’s next head coach, the Vikings will have to turn toward continuing to revamp their coaching staff. A new perspective on defense will be a good thing.

This press release was produced by the PurplePTSD. The views expressed here are the author’s own.