We know the Vikings have interest in Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo but

I hate to say it... I REALLY hate to say it... but we could use some of the offensive mojo that the Eagles got going.  Our coaches were clearly out-coached in the NFCCG... so why not try to get one of them?

@"pumpf" said: I hate to say it... I REALLY hate to say it... but we could use some of the offensive mojo that the Eagles got going.  Our coaches were clearly out-coached in the NFCCG... so why not try to get one of them?

my feelings exactly, weakens an NFC opponent at the same time.

@"pumpf" said: I hate to say it... I REALLY hate to say it... but we could use some of the offensive mojo that the Eagles got going.  Our coaches were clearly out-coached in the NFCCG... so why not try to get one of them?

They've obviously done a good job of game planning and we could certainly benefit from some of that. I do think that either DeFilippo or Stefanski would be a good choice. I want to build off of what Shurmur was doing and I think either would be suited for that.

I think the guy will pass. Minnesota has a lot going for it other than the QB situation....which is obviously important and I think would give some candidates pause. 

@"StickyBun" said: I think the guy will pass. Minnesota has a lot going for it other than the QB situation....which is obviously important and I think would give some candidates pause. 

At the same time how often do teams with a solid QB go looking for OCs?  Unless he thinks that Phillys OC will get a HC job soon and he could move up from within? 

Edit:  just read defilipo is catching some HC steam.... that might be a good reason to stay put.  If there are teams interested,  he might be best served by staying put and riding the wave that is rolling in philly,  although with the HC calling the plays that really limits what boxes the OC and QB coach have checked on their resume.

It woukd be nice if who ever they might bring in had decent experience in play calling.  

Goessling is not correct on this. The Vikings have a very good relationship with DeFilippo's agent and know he'd be interested in the position. 

@"Geoff Nichols" said: Goessling is not correct on this. The Vikings have a very good relationship with DeFilippo's agent and know he'd be interested in the position. 

I would believe Guru's take on this.  What kind of message are you sending to the league if you turn down promotion opportunities?  An OC position is a huge leap of responsibility over a position coach.

I'd bet he not only interviews, but would gladly accept the job if offered.  

Zim and RS have quite a good list of very good candidates.  It will be interesting to see who they pick.

@"HappyViking" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: Goessling is not correct on this. The Vikings have a very good relationship with DeFilippo's agent and know he'd be interested in the position. 

I would believe Guru's take on this.  What kind of message are you sending to the league if you turn down promotion opportunities?  An OC position is a huge leap of responsibility over a position coach.

I'd bet he not only interviews, but would gladly accept the job if offered.  

Zim and RS have quite a good list of very good candidates.  It will be interesting to see who they pick.

The only reason I could see him not taking the job if offered was that Reich may be looking at a HC job next year.

He might as well take the job.  If Zim doesn't "get over the hump" (good coach... but not great enough to win a SB), there may be an opening for a HC here in a couple years.
And, lest anyone forget: I'm a BIG Zimmer guy.  I love the guy.  But he (his team) was CLEARLY out-coached when it mattered most.  Maybe he'll learn from it and get better (we certainly did improve on our 3rd down numbers last season)... or maybe this is as good as it gets: close, but no Super Bowls.

@"pumpf" said: He might as well take the job.  If Zim doesn't "get over the hump" (good coach... but not great enough to win a SB), there may be an opening for a HC here in a couple years. And, lest anyone forget: I'm a BIG Zimmer guy.  I love the guy.  But he (his team) was CLEARLY out-coached when it mattered most.  Maybe he'll learn from it and get better (we certainly did improve on our 3rd down numbers last season)... or maybe this is as good as it gets: close, but no Super Bowls.

in fairness... that guy that outcoached Zim,  just outcoached the shit out of arguably one of the best cheaters coaches that the league has ever seen.

@"pumpf" said: He might as well take the job.  If Zim doesn't "get over the hump" (good coach... but not great enough to win a SB), there may be an opening for a HC here in a couple years. And, lest anyone forget: I'm a BIG Zimmer guy.  I love the guy.  But he (his team) was CLEARLY out-coached when it mattered most.  Maybe he'll learn from it and get better (we certainly did improve on our 3rd down numbers last season)... or maybe this is as good as it gets: close, but no Super Bowls.

You are a coach and much more experience than most of us internet GMs, so I will ask you.  How much does the film make a difference?

Take Case this year.  I think he struggled later in the year as teams got film on him.  I have heard it said it takes about 8 weeks of film to get a good bead on a guy.

Now think of Foles.  His film was limited as was his experience in this offense.  But they got the bye and homefield, so their coaching staff used that to their advantage.  They remade the offense to accentuate Foles's ability.  Zimmer and BB rely on film, so they likely had some issues game planning for Foles.  Obviously Zimmer was prepared for the RPO, the short slants as that was what Philly had relied on with Foles.  But Pederson threw a major change up with some double moves and deep throws.

And then in the superbowl, with two weeks to prepare, it was obvious Pederson didn't rest on his laurels.  Instead of the slants, they ran lots of fades.  Kudos to that offensive staff.