It’s the brand new yr so it’s time to amp up the hypothesis as to which NFL coaches are about to lose their jobs.
One coach is believed to have his destiny very a lot up within the air.
He’s Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings.
Based on NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport, the Vikings are in a wait-and-see place with Zimmer.
Mike Zimmer’s destiny in Minnesota has not but been determined with two video games remaining, per @RapSheethttps://t.co/HDKBCerOs9 pic.twitter.com/BOduJH8d3W
— Round The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) January 2, 2022
The Vikings In 2021
The excellent news is that the Vikings are in second place within the NFC North.
The dangerous information is at 7-8, they’re 5 video games behind the division-leading Inexperienced Bay Packers who’re 12-3.
Their remaining two video games are at Lambeau towards the Packers (on Sunday Night time Soccer in Week 17) and the Chicago Bears within the season finale.
The Vikings have very slim playoff hopes, however they start with the staff profitable each of its remaining regular-season video games and hoping for some outdoors assist.
Successful towards the Packers shall be a tall order with out beginning quarterback Kirk Cousins who’s on the Reserve/COVID-19 listing.
If the Vikings miss the playoffs, Zimmer’s job may very well be in jeopardy.
Zimmer’s Profession At Minnesota
Coach Zimmer has been with the Vikings for eight seasons starting in 2014.
The Vikings made the playoffs three of these seasons, in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
Zimmer and the Vikings had their finest season in 2017 with Case Keenum because the quarterback.
The yr is 2017. Covid-19 didn’t but exist. Case Keenum throws an absolute BOMB to Stefon Diggs for what could be referred to as the Minneapolis Miracle. Ah, the nice previous days. https://t.co/ebBh3I4rYQ
— The Purple Sack (@ThePurpleSackMN) March 24, 2020
After Keenum related with Stefon Diggs to win the “Minneapolis Miracle” wildcard sport over the New Orleans Saints, the Vikings misplaced to the eventual Tremendous Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Zimmer doesn’t fear in regards to the discuss regarding his teaching future.
Mike Zimmer: “I’m on the recent seat?!” 😂 pic.twitter.com/FGllAGNuB0
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) December 22, 2021
He welcomes adversity.
“I really like being doubted, I like to show individuals unsuitable.”
“I really like being doubted, I like to show individuals unsuitable” -Mike Zimmer
How are you going to not need this man main the #Vikings ❤️ pic.twitter.com/uIN37eyZXA
— Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8) December 31, 2021
Conclusion
After all, that is simply hypothesis.
There have been rumors that Chicago Bears Coach Matt Nagy was being fired midseason round Thanksgiving.
That by no means occurred.
Zimmer has delivered two playoff wins throughout his tenure with the Vikings.
Whether or not that is sufficient to fulfill Vikings possession as they watch the Packers run away with the division is but to be decided.
