Tag: Mike Zimmer

Vikings not among 11 teams committed to attending Colin Kaepernick workout

Of course, the workout is in two days and more teams will likely be added to this list.

There are 11 NFL teams that are confirmed to be there for Saturday’s Colin Kaepernick workout, per the NFL.

The Vikings are not one of them.

The teams that have committed thus far are Arizona, Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, New England, New York Giants, New York Jets, Tampa Bay and Washington.

Of course, the workout is in two days and more teams will likely be added to this list.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was asked if the team would have someone at Kaepernick’s workout, Zimmer said that was more of a Rick Spielman kind of question.

Kaepernick last played in 2016.

In six seasons and 58 starts with the 49ers, Kaepernick threw for 12,271 yards, 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions while rushing for 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Vikings have Kirk Cousins under contract for next season, but no other quarterback is under contract.

Vikings NT Linval Joseph could be back sooner rather than later

It’s probably fair to wonder if Joseph could play in Week 13 when the Vikings travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks.

Vikings nose tackle Linval Joseph missed Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys after undergoing knee surgery last week, the Star Tribune reported.

When will we see Joseph? Could it possibly be in Week 11 against the Broncos?

“I don’t know yet,” Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said. “Could be back this week. We’ll see.” 

It seems very unlikely that Joseph would be back so quickly, but considering the team has a bye in Week 12, it’s probably fair to wonder if Joseph could play in Week 13 when the Vikings travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks.

Per Pro Football Focus, Joseph has a player grade of 74.9, a mark that ranks 35th out of 121 interior defenders.

If Joseph can’t play in Week 11, we’ll see a few players fill his spot with Jaleel Johnson likely starting.

Mike Zimmer is the best in Vikings locker room speech

After the team’s win over the Cowboys, the Vikings coach put his comedian hat on.

The Vikings beat the Cowboys, 28-24 on Sunday night, earning a huge statement win over another playoff-caliber team.

The win was important for the Vikings, who moved to 8-3.

It was also special for Vikings coach Mike Zimmer who was with the Cowboys from 1994-2006.

Zimmer had his postgame locker room speech and as you’d expect from Zimmer, there were a few swear words. But he also dropped the ultimate dad joke, telling the team he would see them on Monday morning for practice.

Then, like a true comedian, he paused. He was just kidding!

Check out it. This team clearly respects Zimmer, and Zimmer clearly loves his players. Good stuff all around.