The Vikings brought on Pat Shurmur to coach tight ends last month, and much speculation ensued about what the former Eagles OC’s role with the team would actually be. Cause no one really bought that Shurmur was just coming aboard to coach a position group.
Thursday from the combine, head coach Mike Zimmer offered a little clarity on the nature of Shurmur’s job with the team.
As suspected, Shurmur will have input in the offense beyond just coaching the tight ends. Zimmer said Shurmur was brought in for a specific purpose related to Teddy Bridgewater and the passing game (via Minneapolis StarTribune):
Zimmer said that Shurmur, who will coach tight ends in 2016, will help the Vikings find their groove with Teddy Bridgewater and Adrian Peterson in their shotgun spread formations.