The Minnesota Vikings roster has been decimated by injuries during the 2015 NFL season. With how physically demanding the game is, it’s strange to hear head coach Mike Zimmer talking about mental toughness instead of physical toughness.
In a recent article on the Star Tribune website, Zimmer gave a bit of a breakdown as to what he looks for in a player when helping decide whether to bring them in to the team or pass on them. Surprisingly, the list of questions about his prospects seems pretty exhaustive, which is a good sign about how seriously the head coach takes having a smart, mentally tough player to add to a freakish physical talent.