Norv Turner resigns despite having 'total free will' with Vikings offense

Coming off two double-digit losses during which his Vikings offense scored three points in the first three quarters of each game, veteran offensive coordinator Norv Turner surprisingly resigned Wednesday morning.

“I have tremendous respect for Mike Zimmer, our coaching staff and our players, and at this time I think it is in the best interest of the team to step down,” Turner said in a statement. “I thank the Wilf family for my time here in Minnesota and want to see our players and coaches achieve success.”

Tight ends coach Pat Shurmur will replace Turner as interim offensive coordinator and play-caller. Turner’s son, Scott, will remain on staff as quarterbacks coach.

Turner told ESPN that he…