12-22-2017, 11:04 PM
Vikings coaches Pat Shurmur, Mike Priefer address possible head coaching futuresShurmur was named in an ESPN poll as one of the most likely coordinators to land a head coaching spot next season. A long-time offensive coordinator, Shurmur has only received one shot at being a head coach. He won nine games over two seasons in 2011 and 2012 with the Cleveland Browns.
On Thursday, Shurmur addressed reports that he could end up in one of the upcoming job openings.
“Fortunately I’ve had that opportunity in the past and learned a lot from it,” Shurmur said. “But you just stay in the moment. What we’ve done here to win the division is very hard to do and we want to take this thing as far as we can and that’s certainly my focus.”
On the possibility of Shurmur getting a second chance on the sidelines, Mike Zimmer said:
“I think he’s been adaptable, people have seen the improvement in the offense. Most places that are looking for head coaches probably want somebody to work with the quarterback and be able to develop a quarterback. And he’s had the opportunity to work with a few there. That part is probably what’s making him an attractive candidate.”
Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer hasn’t been named as a possible head coach, but the Vikings’ success might also bring attention his way. Priefer filled in for Zimmer on the sidelines last season in a game against Dallas when the Vikings’ head coach underwent emergency eye surgery.
http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/12/vikings-coaches-pat-shurmur-mike-priefer-address-possibly-head-coaching-futures/
On Thursday, Shurmur addressed reports that he could end up in one of the upcoming job openings.
“Fortunately I’ve had that opportunity in the past and learned a lot from it,” Shurmur said. “But you just stay in the moment. What we’ve done here to win the division is very hard to do and we want to take this thing as far as we can and that’s certainly my focus.”
On the possibility of Shurmur getting a second chance on the sidelines, Mike Zimmer said:
“I think he’s been adaptable, people have seen the improvement in the offense. Most places that are looking for head coaches probably want somebody to work with the quarterback and be able to develop a quarterback. And he’s had the opportunity to work with a few there. That part is probably what’s making him an attractive candidate.”
Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer hasn’t been named as a possible head coach, but the Vikings’ success might also bring attention his way. Priefer filled in for Zimmer on the sidelines last season in a game against Dallas when the Vikings’ head coach underwent emergency eye surgery.
http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/12/vikings-coaches-pat-shurmur-mike-priefer-address-possibly-head-coaching-futures/
