Post by Minniman on Sept 21, 2017 7:06:14 GMT -6
Presser Points: Zimmer on Bradford, Keenum & Facing Winston
Craig Peters vikings.com
Sam Bradford?
“He’s doing good,” Zimmer said before responding to follow-up questions that quarterback Sam Bradford’s status for Week 3 likely won’t be known until Sunday when Minnesota hosts Tampa Bay.
“It’s day-to-day,” Zimmer added with regard to a knee injury that kept Bradford, the Week 1 NFC Offensive Player of the Week, from taking the field in Pittsburgh in Week 2.
Case Keenum?
“He’s learned a new offense, so I don’t know the evolvement,” Zimmer said. “He started off well with the Rams last year and played good. He’s a kid that is smart, understands his ability and where he’s at and understands the offense.
“He’s quick, he’s energetic, he’s got excitement to him when he comes in there, he calls the plays good, sees things,” Zimmer added. “He’s been through it before.”
Jameis Winston?
“He’s a very talented guy, a very strong arm, moves well in the pocket, gets out of the pocket and makes big plays,” Zimmer said. “He’s looking to throw the ball down the field. He’s got two excellent receivers — actually, he’s got a few guys. I think he believes he can make every throw, and sometimes he’s going to take his opportunities to throw it.”
Buccaneers defense?
Zimmer said that the Bucs defense is “very similar to us in a lot of ways” and noted the unit’s ability to cause turnovers. Tampa Bay intercepted Chicago twice and recovered two Bears fumbles last week.
“Scheme-wise, they’re very similar. The safeties are aggressive. Their linebackers are fast,” Zimmer said. “Gerald McCoy is a great player at the 3-technique. The corners play a lot of off coverage, but they do a lot of man-to-man. They’re a turnover machine. They got four last week. That’s kind of been their m.o. Last year was the same thing. They play fast, and they play hard.”
DT Gerald McCoy?
McCoy has been to Pro Bowl five straight seasons and has recorded 7.0 or more sacks in each of the past four seasons.
“He’s big, powerful, quick, has great first-step quickness,” Zimmer said. “He gets off the ball and goes. He wreaks a lot of havoc.”
Vikings defense?
“I think we’ve been decent,” Zimmer said. “Obviously, we’ve been pretty good on third downs. We’ve been pretty good in the red zone, pretty good against the run for the most part. We’ve given up too many big plays, too many penalties.”
Craig Peters vikings.com
Sam Bradford?
“He’s doing good,” Zimmer said before responding to follow-up questions that quarterback Sam Bradford’s status for Week 3 likely won’t be known until Sunday when Minnesota hosts Tampa Bay.
“It’s day-to-day,” Zimmer added with regard to a knee injury that kept Bradford, the Week 1 NFC Offensive Player of the Week, from taking the field in Pittsburgh in Week 2.
Case Keenum?
“He’s learned a new offense, so I don’t know the evolvement,” Zimmer said. “He started off well with the Rams last year and played good. He’s a kid that is smart, understands his ability and where he’s at and understands the offense.
“He’s quick, he’s energetic, he’s got excitement to him when he comes in there, he calls the plays good, sees things,” Zimmer added. “He’s been through it before.”
Jameis Winston?
“He’s a very talented guy, a very strong arm, moves well in the pocket, gets out of the pocket and makes big plays,” Zimmer said. “He’s looking to throw the ball down the field. He’s got two excellent receivers — actually, he’s got a few guys. I think he believes he can make every throw, and sometimes he’s going to take his opportunities to throw it.”
Buccaneers defense?
Zimmer said that the Bucs defense is “very similar to us in a lot of ways” and noted the unit’s ability to cause turnovers. Tampa Bay intercepted Chicago twice and recovered two Bears fumbles last week.
“Scheme-wise, they’re very similar. The safeties are aggressive. Their linebackers are fast,” Zimmer said. “Gerald McCoy is a great player at the 3-technique. The corners play a lot of off coverage, but they do a lot of man-to-man. They’re a turnover machine. They got four last week. That’s kind of been their m.o. Last year was the same thing. They play fast, and they play hard.”
DT Gerald McCoy?
McCoy has been to Pro Bowl five straight seasons and has recorded 7.0 or more sacks in each of the past four seasons.
“He’s big, powerful, quick, has great first-step quickness,” Zimmer said. “He gets off the ball and goes. He wreaks a lot of havoc.”
Vikings defense?
“I think we’ve been decent,” Zimmer said. “Obviously, we’ve been pretty good on third downs. We’ve been pretty good in the red zone, pretty good against the run for the most part. We’ve given up too many big plays, too many penalties.”
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