Social media has blown up, especially Twitter, with former NFL stars and members of the Minnesota Vikings expressing their excitement for new Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.
Vikings defensive end Brian Robison said Zimmer brings an attitude that is the “opposite” of Leslie Frazier, who was fired following Minnesota’s disappointing 5-10-1 season.
“From the sounds of it, he’s a guy that’s very passionate about his job,” Robison told Ben Goessling of ESPN. “He will yell and cuss at you if you need it, and at the same time praises you when you deserve it. He sounds like kind of the opposite of Frazier — a lot of passion, excitement and emotion.”
Here’s the rundown of all the praise Zimmer has received on Twitter, starting with Hall of Fame defensive back Deion Sanders.
Congrats to my dear friend and 1 of the best coaches I've EVER had Mike Zimmer!!! Well deserved and God bless. Truth
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) January 15, 2014
Fired up about Coach Zimmer! As a Cincy kid he's been fun to watch there and can't wait to work with him! Welcome to the @Vikings!
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph) January 15, 2014
Gonna miss you coach Zimmer! Wish you nothing but the best in Minnesota. You brought out the best (cont) http://t.co/6ytnHtHJ5C
— Rey Maualuga (@maualuga58) January 15, 2014
Very excited to play for coach Zimmer and to see the staff that he puts together. #skolvikings
— John Sullivan (@JASully65) January 15, 2014
Welcome coach Zimmer to the Vikings!!!
— Brian Robison (@Brian_Robison) January 15, 2014
I told you'll Zimm would be the Head Coach , that was a good move for the Vikings congrats to coach !!!
— ADAm Pacman Jones (@REALPACMAN24) January 15, 2014
Today is one of the happiest and yet saddest days for me. Happy Coach Zimm finally gets to be a head coach and spread all of his knowledge.
— terence newman (@terencenewman) January 15, 2014
Zimmer is very similar to Parcells and will challenge everyone to be the best they can be. I love that guy and he will always be with me.
— terence newman (@terencenewman) January 15, 2014
It's amazing the outpouring of tweets from Bengals players in support of Zimmer FINALLY getting his shot
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 15, 2014
Here is Leslie Frazier's official response to me on the Vikings naming Mike Zimmer as head coach: "No comment.''
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) January 15, 2014
