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Mike Zimmer's respect for Aaron Rodgers goes deep

Video (03:47) : Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said during a press conference that the Packers will present a challenge in game two due to quarterback Aaron Rodgers strong playing abilities. He shared his thoughts on quarterback Kirk Cousin's performance against San Francisco and confirmed that offensive tackle Aviante Collins will be out for the rest of the season.

Mike Zimmer’s first preseason game as the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator, against the Green Bay Packers, came on Aug. 11, 2008, when Lambeau Field was a cauldron of controversy. The Packers had traded Brett Favre four days earlier, and were casting their lot with 24-year-old starter Aaron Rodgers — who’d been booed at the team’s Family Night scrimmage the week before.