NFL World Reacts To Monday’s Big Vikings News
Black Monday is in full force as organizations are already starting to make changes.
The Vikings were one of the first teams to announce their firings as both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman are out.
The Minnesota Vikings have fired both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman, per two league sources.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) January 10, 2022
Zimmer had been the head coach since 2014 and had done great with the Vikings, but they’ve fallen short of expectations the last few years. The Vikings have missed the playoffs in three of the last four seasons and their only playoff win during that time was in overtime against the Saints.
Spielman had been the GM for the last decade as he was one of the longest-tenured GMs in the league.
The NFL world wasn’t surprised by this news when it leaked out on Monday morning.
#MikeZimmer https://t.co/Sk2LTmAAqc pic.twitter.com/pmnXYPMGux
— Drew Bogs (@DrewBogs623) January 10, 2022
Mike Zimmer also out as HC. https://t.co/bc740VBnnm
— Mikaela Mattes 🎙 (@mikaelamattes) January 10, 2022
Not surprising… https://t.co/nmymVlhDyr
— Chuck Freeby 46 Sports (@46Sports) January 10, 2022
Thanks for the memories, Rick and Zim. MN will always be grateful. https://t.co/EmlzOGszUk
— Joe Orner (@jorner21) January 10, 2022
They're really cleaning house in Minnesota. https://t.co/E0t4V3ABIt
— Erik Duerrwaechter (@EDuerrwaechter) January 10, 2022
Vikings Twitter this morning https://t.co/5MbRdpc5D3 pic.twitter.com/3tGZ7p43k1
— B (@aHyerPower) January 10, 2022
Merry Christmas, everyone! https://t.co/kmAhFegcUF
— Jack (@Carpboy823) January 10, 2022
Top down changes. New regime incoming. #Vikings https://t.co/bD4mJejU5X
— glenn steinke (@glennsteinke) January 10, 2022
There it is! https://t.co/BXdYhMsNTD
— Jacob Scholl (@rhcpvikings) January 10, 2022
What a way to start the day. End of an era of Vikings football https://t.co/hkgoMhxTUp
— Julian Mitchell (@j_mitchell25) January 10, 2022
Minnesota finished this season at 8-9 following its 31-17 win over Chicago on Sunday. The Vikings were down 14-3 at halftime before outscoring the Bears 28-3 in the second half.
That contest also coincided with quarterback Kirk Cousins having his best game of the season. He finished with 250 yards through the air along with three touchdowns.
It ultimately wasn’t enough to keep Spielman and Zimmer in Minnesota as there will be a new era of Vikings football next season.
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