Is Mike Zimmer going to coach again?

Is Mike Zimmer going to coach again?

Mike Zimmer has a new job and it’s not what you’d expect the longtime NFL coach to be doing. The 66-year-old former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings was announced Tuesday as the newest member of The 33rd Team.

Who will be Vikings next head coach?

Kevin O’ConnellMinnesota Vikings / Head coach

(February 15, 2022) – The Minnesota Vikings have named Kevin O’Connell as the 10th head coach in franchise history. Coming off a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, O’Connell joins the Vikings after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams the past two seasons.

Who will be the Vikings coach in 2022?

Kevin O’Connell
Head coach: Kevin O’Connell. Assistant head coach: Mike Pettine.

Will the Vikings keep Zimmer?

His next assignment might be to keep pushing the Dallas Cowboys over that hump – in 2022. Zimmer was officially dismissed by the Vikings on Monday morning (along with GM Rick Spielman, per NFL Network.)

How much does the Vikings head coach make?

Quick Facts

What’s up with Mike Zimmer?

Not yet employed by an NFL team after being fired by the Minnesota Vikings after eight seasons as a head coach, Mike Zimmer is apparently finding ways to stay busy. Recently, he put his Twin Cities home on the market, meaning he’s probably living at his ranch in Kentucky.

Why did the Vikings not hire Jim Harbaugh?

On Thursday’s edition of The Herd, Cowherd suggested that Harbaugh wouldn’t gel with the Vikings front office. He believes that despite winning a lot of games for the team, he would ultimately clash with the general manager – as he did in San Francisco.

Is Harbaugh leaving Michigan?

After much speculation, Jim Harbaugh will not be returning to the NFL this year. Harbaugh told Michigan he intends to be the Wolverines’ coach again in 2022 despite having an all-day formal interview for the Vikings’ head-coaching job at the team’s facility on Wednesday, sources confirmed to The Athletic.

Who will be Vikings new offensive coordinator?

Wes Phillips
Minnesota has hired Wes Phillips to serve as the Vikings offensive coordinator under new Head Coach Kevin O’Connell, the team announced Monday. Phillips, who turned 43 last Thursday, has 15 seasons of NFL coaching experience under his belt.

Who will be the Vikings defensive coordinator?

Coordinator Ed Donatell
New Vikings Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell on Danielle Hunter, Scheme, 3-4 Fronts. Donatell brings over 30 years of NFL coaching experience to Minnesota, where he’ll try to lead a defensive turnaround.

Does Zimmer still have a job?

Zimmer has a new coaching job as an analyst at Jackson State under Deion Sanders. Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is joining the coaching staff at Jackson State University for the 2022 season, according to multiple reports. He’ll be an analyst on the staff of head coach Deion Sanders, Zimmer’s close friend.

Will Spielman get fired?

The Vikings have fired general manager Rick Spielman, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. On the same morning they fired head coach Mike Zimmer, Spielman is out as well. Minnesota’s ownership group, led by Mark and Zygi Wilf, didn’t go with one move or the other.

Who is the richest coach in the NFL?

Here’s what we know about how much each coach is making in 2022:

1. Sean McVay, $15-18 million.
2. Bill Belichick, $12.5 million.
3. Pete Carroll, $11 million.
4. Kyle Shanahan, $9.5 million.
5. John Harbaugh, $9 million.
6. Frank Reich, $9 million.
7. Matt Rhule, $8.5 million.
8. Mike Tomlin, $8 million.

Who is the lowest paid NFL coach?

By contrast, the lowest-paid head coach in the NFL is Mike Vrabel, who is the head coach of the Tennessee Titans. Vrabel makes an annual salary of $3 million.

What happened to Mike Zimmer’s eyes?

Zimmer has had eight surgeries on his right eye since the retina detached back in 2016 — and two surgeries on the left eye last year. “No one knew that,” Zimmer tells me, smirking from behind his custom sunglasses a few days before returning to Minnesota for his sixth season as the Vikings’ head coach.

Did Mike Zimmer retire?

On January 10, 2022, Zimmer was fired as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, ending his eight year tenure with the team. Zimmer finished his tenure with the Vikings with a 74–59–1 (.556) record which includes a 2–3 (.400) playoff record in eight seasons with the Vikings.

Did Vikings want Harbaugh?

So what happened? According to multiple reports, the Vikings never made Harbaugh an offer. We don’t know for sure whether that means the Vikings weren’t convinced hiring him was a good idea or if Harbaugh changed his mind about wanting the job, but it’s an important detail. The job was never offered.

Who are the Vikings going to hire?

O’Connell, who interviewed with the Vikings on Jan. 21, is a former NFL quarterback and has been the offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams since 2020.

Why did Vikings not hire Jim Harbaugh?

How much does john Harbaugh make a year?

$9 million
John Harbaugh, $9 million.

Who will be Vikings defensive coordinator?

Do the MN Vikings have a new coach?

Welcome everyone to the opening week of 2022 Vikings Training Camp. Much work already has been done by first-year General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell, but many will see the opening of camp as the dawn of their era.

Who will be the next Vikings offensive coordinator?

The Minnesota Vikings named Kevin O’Connell as the 10th head coach in franchise history on Feb. 16, 2022. Coming off a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, O’Connell joins the Vikings after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams the past two seasons.

Who have the Vikings signed in free agency?

Minnesota Vikings 2023 Free Agents

Where is Mike Zimmer working now?

Jackson State University
Zimmer has a new coaching job as an analyst at Jackson State under Deion Sanders. Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is joining the coaching staff at Jackson State University for the 2022 season, according to multiple reports.