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Here are four other topics Zimmer discussed during his podium session:
1. Offensive line observations
Zimmer also evaluated the offensive line’s performance against the Falcons, saying the unit executed well in the running game.
“We had a couple tough matchups in the passing game with some of their guys, some of the things that they were doing that we have to clean up technically and our footwork,” Zimmer said. “But they fought and they scratched, and we got some guys cut on the backside.
“Garrett [Bradbury] had a couple times where he was going one way, and they back-doored him a few times, but those are all clean-up things that’ll get fixed,” he added.
Zimmer also said it was “good to see” tight end Kyle Rudolph block well to help the Vikings rack up 172 rushing yards.
2. Praise for special teams
Zimmer spoke highly of the Vikings performance on special teams, which included a blocked punt by Eric Wilson, solid punts by Britton Colquitt and Dan Bailey making all four of his PAT attempts.
Chad Beebe was in the backfield for punt returns but called fair catch on all three. He returned one kickoff 13 yards.
“We looked fast on our coverage teams; obviously the punt block helped, but we were pretty good in protection,” Zimmer said. “So, that was good.”
He later was asked about his thoughts on Special Teams Coordinator Marwan Maalouf’s first regular-season game for Minnesota.
“The communication with myself and him was good yesterday, as far as when to put the hands team out there, when to run a return as opposed to trying to go block the kick, things like that,” Zimmer said.