Mike Zimmer wished former Viking and current Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson success for every game in which he kicks.
Except the next one.
"He's done well," the Vikings coach said of the guy he cut after two games as a rookie fifth-round draft pick last year. "I'm glad he's done well. I hope he doesn't do well this week. I wish him success in the future. He's a good kid. He's an athletic, very talented kid. Just sometimes that's the way it goes."
Zimmer released Carlson the morning after he missed all three attempts in a 29-29 tie at Green Bay.