When the Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Zimmer as their new defensive coordinator this offseason, the immediate reaction was to question whether his rough, prehistoric approach with players is extinct in today’s NFL.
Fortunately for the Cowboys, Zimmer hasn’t fossilized just yet. Since he arrived in Dallas, Zimmer has seemingly evolved since his time as head coach with the Minnesota Vikings. He spoke about his personality and was accountable for the fact that, during his coaching career, he was “grouchy” at times. That fiery personality made Zimmer a respected defensive coordinator and eventual head coach.