New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer aims to prove he's not a 'lousy coach' and rediscover his passion after a difficult departure from Minnesota.
Zimmer was hired back in February to replace Dan Quinn, who accepted the head coaching gig with the Washington Commanders.
Zimmer's final act in Minnesota where he served as head coach from 2014-2021 was marred by a strained relationship with general manager Rick Spielman, disappointing seasons, and the tragic death of his son, Adam Zimmer. "Time helps and keeping me busy helps,” Zimmer said. “But, honestly, when pictures pop up on my phone and I see him and me together, it’s devastating.”
Zimmer's return to the NFL is not about seeking revenge or proving his critics wrong. It's about rediscovering his passion for coaching and reminding himself and others of his capabilities. “Part of the reason for coming back is I have to do this for me because I don’t want people thinking I was a lousy coach," Zimmer said.Jul 30, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
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