The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly signed head coach Mike Zimmer to a contract extension.
It makes sense. The Vikings finished 10-6 last season, upsetting the Saints in the wild card round of the playoffs.
Zimmer, 64, has spent six seasons with the Vikings. He’s made the playoffs three times and has had a losing record just once. His defensive mind is one of the best in the entire league.
His masterpiece was when he helped the team to the NFC Championship in 2017 behind the arm of Case Keenum.
In his career, Zimmer has a record of 57-38-1 with a win percentage of 59.5%.
Where does that rank among Viking greats?
Zimmer’s 57 wins rank third in team history. He’s 40 wins behind Dennis Green for second and 101 wins behind Bud Grant for first. Given his age, it’s probably unlikely Zimmer hits either of this marks.
Zimmer’s win percentage also ranks third. Green ranks second at 61% and Grant ranks first at 62.1%.
What can Zimmer to do separate himself from Green and Grant on this list?
Win a Super Bowl.