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    January 12, 2019
    Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sidelines in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on Dec. 10. Kirby Lee / USA TODAY Sports
    The Sean McVay Effect: How does Vikings’ Mike Zimmer stay relevant amid seismic shift in NFL?
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Mike Zimmer has a reputation of being one of the most stubborn head coaches in the NFL, a trait that should serve him well as...
    sports/footballJanuary 12, 2019 - 5:31pm
    January 3, 2019
    Tony Sparano USA Today sports file photo
    Vikings lost an edge after death of a Tony Sparano, Zimmer says
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Even from the grave, Tony Sparano has a way of making Mike Zimmer smile. “He was a grumpy little Italian guy who was very,...
    sports/footballJanuary 3, 2019 - 8:39pm
    December 31, 2018
    Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski is shown in the third quarter against Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadiumon Sunday, Dec. 16. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Browns want to interview Vikings' Stefanski for head coaching job
    EAGAN, Minn. -- The Cleveland Browns will interview Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski for their head-coaching position. After...
    sports/footballDecember 31, 2018 - 6:47pm
    Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer on the sidelines in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 30, against Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Zimmer keeping his focus on the future
    EAGAN, Minn. -- It didn’t take long for Mike Zimmer to look to the future. The Vikings’ head coach addressed his team for 20 to 25 minutes...
    sports/footballDecember 31, 2018 - 5:53pm
    Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is an Illinois State alumnus. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
    Vikings tell Zimmer his job is safe
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer will return as head coach next season. NFL Network reported Monday, Dec. 31, that Zimmer...
    sports/footballDecember 31, 2018 - 12:31pm
    December 28, 2018
    Two fans of Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter — who happen to be sons of Waffle House executives — made up this T-shirt riffing on Waffle House’s logo. Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Vikings players wearing T-shirts with name of QB Kyle Sloter
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Kyle Sloter has never played in an NFL regular-season game, but his Vikings teammates are wearing T-shirts displaying his name....
    sports/footballDecember 28, 2018 - 6:08pm
    December 27, 2018
    Minnesota Vikings tackle Brian O'Neill (75) blocks Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) in the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Nov. 18, 2018. Matt Cashore / USA TODAY Sports
    Project? Vikings rookie Brian O’Neill still hasn’t allowed a sack this season
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Brian O’Neill claims he doesn’t listen to the “outside noise,” which is probably a good thing considering the pitchforks...
    sports/footballDecember 27, 2018 - 4:02pm
    December 20, 2018
    Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 4, 2018. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Lions' Stafford hoping to avoid another sack party
    EAGAN, Minn. -- The numbers are staggering. Since Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford entered the NFL in 2009, he has been sacked 61 times in...
    sports/footballDecember 20, 2018 - 6:11pm
    December 17, 2018
    Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski looks on during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 16, 2018. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Vikings’ Mike Zimmer tells new offensive coordinator to run more, and he delivers
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Mike Zimmer said to run the ball more, and this time the offensive coordinator really listened. The Vikings coach expressed his...
    sports/footballDecember 17, 2018 - 5:40pm
    December 7, 2018
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 2, 2018. Joe Nicholson / USA TODAY Sports
    Pressuring Russell Wilson could be key for Vikings at Seattle
    EAGAN, Minn. -- When the Vikings get to the opposing quarterback, they usually win. When they don’t, they lose. That’s pretty much been the...
    sports/footballDecember 7, 2018 - 4:55pm
    December 4, 2018
    Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer on the side line during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Dec. 2, 2018. Greg M. Cooper / USA TODAY Sports
    Mike Zimmer pleased with hurry-up offense. Will Vikings use it more?
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Sometimes it seems Mike Zimmer can’t help himself. After opening Monday, Dec. 4’s news conference by defending offensive...
    sports/footballDecember 4, 2018 - 5:33pm
    December 3, 2018
    Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer discusses a play with quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) while offensive coordinator John DeFilippo listens in during the team’s first full-roster training camp practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn., on Saturday, July 28, 2018. John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Vikings’ Mike Zimmer says he needs to ‘do a better job’ monitoring offense
    EAGAN, Minn. -- The day after a Nov. 18 loss at Chicago, Mike Zimmer said the Vikings’ offense was spending too much time trying to “trick”...
    sports/footballDecember 3, 2018 - 6:58pm
    Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris (41) returns an interception during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 14, 2018. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Former ‘teamer’ Anthony Harris has found a permanent spot on defense
    EAGAN, Minn. -- As good as Vikings safety Anthony Harris had been this season — at one point the best safety in the NFL, according to Pro Football...
    sports/footballDecember 3, 2018 - 6:38pm
    December 2, 2018
    Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer talks with defensive tackle Linval Joseph (98) during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 2. Greg M. Cooper / USA TODAY Sports
    Did Vikings run enough against Patriots? Zimmer says, ‘No’
    FOXBORO, Mass. — A one-word response from Vikings coach Mike Zimmer that might have been most telling after a 24-10 loss to the New England...
    sports/footballDecember 2, 2018 - 9:19pm
    December 1, 2018
    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Nov. 25, 2018. Robert Deutsch / USA TODAY Sports
    Yes, the Vikings know Patriots QB Tom Brady is the GOAT. No, they don’t fear him.
    EAGAN, Minn. -- Kirk Cousins still remembers the first time he stepped into the lion’s den. In his first season as the unquestioned starter...
    sports/footballDecember 1, 2018 - 9:00am
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