Just two offseasons ago, the Minnesota Vikings were searching for their next head coach. After failed attempts promoting defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and offensive mind Brad Childress to the position, things were looking bleak that the team could find a long-term leader for the franchise.
There was a lot of debate about who the right man for the job was. With all the great names being thrown around in the mix, Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer seemed like a longshot. The fans thought the team would look to an offensive genius to guide the team or that they would pursue a more established head coach.