Mike Zimmer watched over his Vikings defensive backs as they were placed in the unenviable position of practicing “off coverage,” or ceding five to seven yards against an opposing receiver, at the snap.
On Wednesday, these one-on-one passing drills between Vikings receivers and defensive backs happened where defenders can’t afford to surrender such room — inside the 10-yard line.
One by one, Vikings receivers prevailed. Chad Beebe slid past safety Harrison Smith for two touchdown catches. Adam Thielen and Davion Davis joined the party as Zimmer barked instructions at his defensive backs, something to the effect of not allowing any separation in the end zone.