Hey Coach Z....its officially weird now...
Sorry, but this isn't the way you treat a guy that's gotten you to a 9-2 record. I'm very surprised he's STILL talking like this at this point in the season. Before? Yep, got it. Z loves himself some Teddy and Keenum might have caught lightning in a bottle for a spell. But not now. This is odd.
- Chris Tomasson @christomasson 2m2 minutes agoMike Zimmer on Keenum “we’re just going to go one week at a time” but says not looking to pull himMoreDirect message
Tom PelisseroVerified account @TomPelissero 2m2 minutes ago#Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he’ll keep going week to week with QB. On Case Keenum: “I’m not looking to pull him, but every week’s a different week in this league.”More
Eric Thompson @eric_j_thompson 4m4 minutes agoGiven that the whole team is supposed to focus on "this week's game", his statements aren't that surprising.
Personally I don't care. Maybe it keeps the fire under Case's ass thus improving his performance. But really, both QB's are pro's and I would bet don't get caught up in this stuff. They are concentrating on the upcoming games. Great Talk Show and Twitter fodder - but I think too big a deal is being made of this. JMO
This same approach has been working well so far. Case is playing really well with Teddy looking over his shoulder. Why change it now? Like Case said, "if it aint broke, don't fix it."
Those words were pretty much put in his mouth. "Is there anything Case could do to make you say flat out he is my starter or is it going to keep being a week to week thing"
Zimmer actually replied, "we're just going to keep going one week at a time. Not looking to pull him but every week is a different week in this league."
IMO Zim is keeping the team focused on this week. He isn't looking for reasons, not seeing ghosts, but not saying anything beyond this week.
This almost seems like something right out of the Parcells' Mind Games for Dummies playbook...
Much ado about nothing in my opinion. Never expected him to say Case will be QB the rest of the year. If he plays really bad (which I doubt) for a week or two he'd look pretty foolish benching him.
And what would the fans say... if Zim named Case the starter for the rest of the season... and Case went out and laid an egg? Some would blame Case... others would wonder why Zim would make someone "comfortable", when he seems to play best when he's "uncomfortable". Maybe Zim knows what he's doing?
Also, Seems that Hill has replaced Remmers? I think it was in regards to Remmers, Zim said he has passed the concussion tests. And had passed before Detroit. Maybe the long layoff, he needs to get back in shape? Or Hill has replaced him?
@"greediron" said: Also, Seems that Hill has replaced Remmers? I think it was in regards to Remmers, Zim said he has passed the concussion tests. And had passed before Detroit. Maybe the long layoff, he needs to get back in shape? Or Hill has replaced him?
Huh? I wouldn't be surprised at all if Hill has replaced him. He's done quite well in my opinion.
Certainly haven't noticed him much, so he must be doing a fine job in pass pro.
@"greediron" said: Also, Seems that Hill has replaced Remmers? I think it was in regards to Remmers, Zim said he has passed the concussion tests. And had passed before Detroit. Maybe the long layoff, he needs to get back in shape? Or Hill has replaced him?
We'll find out today, but I could swear in was still in the concussion protocol...
@"greediron" said: Also, Seems that Hill has replaced Remmers? I think it was in regards to Remmers, Zim said he has passed the concussion tests. And had passed before Detroit. Maybe the long layoff, he needs to get back in shape? Or Hill has replaced him?
Now that is an interesting/legitimate question that I would like an answer to! What is the deal with Remmers?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/11/29/minnesota-vikings-qb-controversy-teddy-bridgewater-case-keenum?utm_campaign=themmqb&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social
I don't have any issue with it. Case is doing his part and so is Coach Zimmer. The talking heads are always looking for a story or patch together a bunch of speculation to create a story. The team is unified and I am loving it.
@"StickyBun" said: https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/11/29/minnesota-vikings-qb-controversy-teddy-bridgewater-case-keenum?utm_campaign=themmqb&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=socialOnly people making it a controversy is the "Fake News".
@"BarrNone55" said:@"greediron" said: Also, Seems that Hill has replaced Remmers? I think it was in regards to Remmers, Zim said he has passed the concussion tests. And had passed before Detroit. Maybe the long layoff, he needs to get back in shape? Or Hill has replaced him?We'll find out today, but I could swear in was still in the concussion protocol...
I couldn't hear who was mentioned, but I think the only one in the concussion protocol was Remmers. And it seemed to fit the answer. Zim said he would do some work today. And that it was his decision to not have him active last week.
Remmers I believe is starting this week over Hill. He's better in the run game stuff....Hills been a great pickup off Jax for nothing.
@"BarrNone55" said:@"greediron" said: Also, Seems that Hill has replaced Remmers? I think it was in regards to Remmers, Zim said he has passed the concussion tests. And had passed before Detroit. Maybe the long layoff, he needs to get back in shape? Or Hill has replaced him?We'll find out today, but I could swear in was still in the concussion protocol...
Remmers passed concussion protocol Tues night or Wednesday so Hill had taken a majority of the reps on a short week. Since he wasn't a liability against the Rams it probably made sense to stick with him in Det to get Remmers a full week of practice before getting back on the field.
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