‘I Can Stand Proud’: Minnesota Vikings HC Mike Zimmer Shuts Down Firing Rumors

Last week saw Mike Zimmer and his men come crashing down against the mighty Green Bay Packers. It wasn’t just any loss. It was a decisive loss as the defeat meant the end of the road for the Vikings this season.

Green Bay Packers end Minnesota Vikings’ playoff hopes

Entering into their first match of the new year, the target was simple for Minnesota – do not lose any of the matches. Unfortunately, they didn’t seem to get the memo as they failed miles short of their target. While losing is a part of the game, it’s the way the Vikings lost is that’s irking the fans.

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Yes, the Vikings missed Kirk Cousins who tested positive a day before the match. Yes, Aaron Rodgers was in a spectacular form [288 yards, 2 TDs]; but losing a must-win tie 37-10 without even hinting of a fight is simply not done. The fans as expected were disappointed and some even left midway saving themselves from the embarrassment.

Mike Zimmer shuts down rumors of getting fired after playoff elimination

This is the second consecutive season that the Vikings haven’t made the playoffs under Mike Zimmer. With yet another disappointing season, speculations are rife of Zimmer’s exit. The 65-year old however is unfazed by the talk.

“Regardless of anything that goes on after the season, I can stand proud,” Zimmer said, [h/t St. Paul Pioneer Press]. The Vikings HC then added that he is simply grateful for the opportunity and wants to cherish it. “When I walk into a stadium like Lambeau (Field) or I walk into U.S. Bank Stadium and I say to myself, ‘A billion people would love to be sitting here right now and doing this job.”‘

The HC shutdowns the rumors of getting fired. Although if this performance continues, will the Vikings’ HC Mike Zimmer manage to retain his job? Or will he get fired post another poor term? Drop your predictions in the comments below!

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