Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer Responds to His Presumed Jerk Image
According to some, Zimmer has a reputation as a jerk or something similar. I guess it is what it is. I have received messages from numerous athletes who played for me since it was reported that I would be present.
Not just defensive backs but also linebackers and defensive linemen have texted me to express their happiness for me. Those guys wouldn’t be contacting me, I believe, if I were such a flake.
After spending his first 28 years as an assistant with the Cowboys in 1994, Zimmer developed a reputation as a tough, defensive-minded coach in the NFL. After coaching defensive backs during the team’s most recent Super Bowl victory in 1996, Zimmer spent 13 seasons in Dallas from 1994 to 2006.
Following his 2000 promotion to defensive coordinator, he managed the football teams of the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, and Atlanta Falcons for the next 14 years. In 2014, he was appointed head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.
In eight seasons in Minnesota, quarterback Zimmer recorded a 72-56-1 record with three postseason trips and one NFC title appearance thanks to receiver Stefon Diggs’ incredible 61-yard touchdown reception with seconds remaining in a divisional round game against the New Orleans Saints.
When it comes to yards and/or points allowed, Zimmer has guided a defense to a top-10 finish 12 times in his 22 years as a coordinator and head coach. Former All-Pros, including cornerback Xavier Rhodes, linebacker Eric Kendricks, and defensive end Danielle Hunter, have all been coached by him, in addition to Hall of Famers like Deion Sanders and Charles Haley.
Referring to his passion on the sidelines, Zimmer stated, The ones that want to be great, they want to be coached. They wish to pursue education. Their desire is to comprehend the process of improving.
Dan Quinn was brought on this summer as the new head coach of the Washington Commanders; Zimmer will now have to take over for him. Under Quinn’s guidance, the Cowboys’ defense ended the previous season ranked seventh in terms of total yards (299.7) and points (18.5) allowed per game.
