Post by Minniman on Jan 25, 2017 9:27:21 GMT -6
Vikings shed OC Pat Shurmur's interim tag ...
by Associated Press via ESPN.com
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's interim tag has been shed by coach Mike Zimmer, a step toward stability for the team's offense following a tumultuous season.
The widely expected move was finalized Friday by the Vikings.
Shurmur, who was hired as an overqualified tight ends coach last year, was the natural promotion when Norv Turner stunned the team Nov. 2 with his resignation as offensive coordinator.
Shurmur was Sam Bradford's offensive coordinator his rookie season in St. Louis in 2010, as well as with Philadelphia in 2015, helping pave the way for Shurmur's promotion.
by Associated Press via ESPN.com
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's interim tag has been shed by coach Mike Zimmer, a step toward stability for the team's offense following a tumultuous season.
The widely expected move was finalized Friday by the Vikings.
Shurmur, who was hired as an overqualified tight ends coach last year, was the natural promotion when Norv Turner stunned the team Nov. 2 with his resignation as offensive coordinator.
Shurmur was Sam Bradford's offensive coordinator his rookie season in St. Louis in 2010, as well as with Philadelphia in 2015, helping pave the way for Shurmur's promotion.
Full Story @ ESPN.com
Vikings officially confirm Shurmur's return, reveal new offensive staff
by Matt Vensel @ StarTribune.com
The Vikings officially confirmed today that Pat Shurmur, who took over as the offensive play-caller on an interim basis midway through the 2016 season, will be the team’s full-time offensive coordinator in 2017.
The Vikings also revealed the reshuffled offensive coaching staff that will support Shurmur and will hopefully give the Vikings a potent offense for the first time in Mike Zimmer's tenure. They ranked in the bottom six in the league in total yards in each of his three years as head coach.
by Matt Vensel @ StarTribune.com
The Vikings officially confirmed today that Pat Shurmur, who took over as the offensive play-caller on an interim basis midway through the 2016 season, will be the team’s full-time offensive coordinator in 2017.
The Vikings also revealed the reshuffled offensive coaching staff that will support Shurmur and will hopefully give the Vikings a potent offense for the first time in Mike Zimmer's tenure. They ranked in the bottom six in the league in total yards in each of his three years as head coach.
Full Story @ StarTribune.com
Vikings Announce Changes to Coaching Staff
by Craig peters @ Vikings.com
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings on Friday announced the lifting of the interim designation for Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur, as well as multiple changes, including two new hires, to Minnesota’s assistant coaching staff.
Shurmur, who was hired in 2016 as tight ends coach in 2016, became the Vikings interim offensive coordinator in November after Norv Turner resigned.
The 2016 season marked the third time that Shurmur had worked as an offensive coordinator with Sam Bradford as his quarterback (2010 with the Rams; 2015 with the Eagles).
Shurmur helped Bradford’s integration into the Vikings offense, and the quarterback broke an NFL record for completion percentage with a rate of 71.6 and set a franchise record with a career-best 395 completions.
An injury in Week 2 to Adrian Peterson shifted Minnesota to use the pass more frequently, and for the first time in franchise history, the Vikings finished with more completions (414) than rush attempts (380).
By Week 5, the Vikings already had suffered injuries to both starting offensive tackles that resulted in the placement of Matt Kalil and Andre Smith on injured reserve. Five different players took at least one snap at left tackle, and the Vikings used eight different combinations of starting offensive linemen by season’s end.
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer took time to evaluate the 2016 season in a variety of ways. Before Minnesota concluded its campaign with a 38-10 win over Chicago, Zimmer did tell reporters that he had tracked statistics since Shurmur stepped into the role.
“The statistics since he’s taken over are a lot better, number one,” Zimmer said. “I keep a list of statistics from when he started and prior to that. Most every area has improved.”
Zimmer did not specify any statistics, but the Vikings offense did improve in several key areas as the season progressed, and a number of players had their most prolific pro seasons.
by Craig peters @ Vikings.com
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings on Friday announced the lifting of the interim designation for Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur, as well as multiple changes, including two new hires, to Minnesota’s assistant coaching staff.
Shurmur, who was hired in 2016 as tight ends coach in 2016, became the Vikings interim offensive coordinator in November after Norv Turner resigned.
The 2016 season marked the third time that Shurmur had worked as an offensive coordinator with Sam Bradford as his quarterback (2010 with the Rams; 2015 with the Eagles).
Shurmur helped Bradford’s integration into the Vikings offense, and the quarterback broke an NFL record for completion percentage with a rate of 71.6 and set a franchise record with a career-best 395 completions.
An injury in Week 2 to Adrian Peterson shifted Minnesota to use the pass more frequently, and for the first time in franchise history, the Vikings finished with more completions (414) than rush attempts (380).
By Week 5, the Vikings already had suffered injuries to both starting offensive tackles that resulted in the placement of Matt Kalil and Andre Smith on injured reserve. Five different players took at least one snap at left tackle, and the Vikings used eight different combinations of starting offensive linemen by season’s end.
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer took time to evaluate the 2016 season in a variety of ways. Before Minnesota concluded its campaign with a 38-10 win over Chicago, Zimmer did tell reporters that he had tracked statistics since Shurmur stepped into the role.
“The statistics since he’s taken over are a lot better, number one,” Zimmer said. “I keep a list of statistics from when he started and prior to that. Most every area has improved.”
Zimmer did not specify any statistics, but the Vikings offense did improve in several key areas as the season progressed, and a number of players had their most prolific pro seasons.
Full Story @ Vikings.com
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