Bill Parcells has never forgotten how, as a young coach, he was mentored by some legendary NFL coaches.
That's why the hall of fame coach has made it a point to do the same for others, including Vikings coach Mike Zimmer. A relationship that started when Zimmer was Parcells' defensive coordinator in Dallas from 2003-06 continues to this day.
Since Zimmer became the Vikings' head coach in 2014, Parcells, 74, has done what he can to help him, calling or texting with advice nearly every week.
"The legacy is those that follow," Parcells said. "That's what's important to me, and (Zimmer) is one that has followed, and that's why I'm rooting for him so hard to do well.