Star Tribune · Sep 20, 2020
Vikings' identity crisis starts with the defense
INDIANAPOLIS — Coaches Frank Reich and Mike Zimmer spent a chunk of their postgame interviews talking about their teams' identities.
Or lack thereof, in Zimmer's case.
"No doubt this is the blueprint for how we want to play," said Reich, whose Colts played the way Zimmer dreams about while mauling the Vikings 28-11 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
As for Zimmer and his first 0-2 start as Vikings coach, well, the seventh-year head coach nailed it when he said, "The identity of this team is not what it has been the last six years."
Much will be said about Kirk Cousins' three interceptions and career-low 15.9 passer rating. And the offense's measly 175 yards.
