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Interestingly, Boudreau’s hockey career has given him a connection to the Vikings current quarterback, as well.
Having coached the Washington Capitals from 2007-11, he closely followed the Redskins and kept an eye on Kirk Cousins when he was drafted 102nd overall in 2012. The young passer impressed Boudreau from afar as he bided his time for the starting role behind Robert Griffin III.
“[I noticed] the work ethic, and when he got a chance to get in, how he moved the ball, and you could see there was no feeling – to me, anyway – no feeling that he was satisfied with being a backup quarterback,” Boudreau said. “When you have that kind of character and drive, usually good things happen, and obviously something good has happened to him.”
The hockey coach took in the entirety of the Vikings practice, watching Cousins and company from the sideline and taking mental notes of Zimmer’s approach.
While there may not have been a penalty box, Boudreau appreciated the way Zimmer took the time to step in and make individual corrections when necessary rather than following up after a particular drill or rep.
“When they’re not doing what he wants them to do, he’s giving them a little bit of crap,” Boudreau pointed out. “It’s especially important early in the season. If you let it slide, then it’s hard to pull it back in later on, and I’m learning a lot today just from watching him.