8/11 presser notes:
Priefer
@ArifHasanNFL Priefer: I don't like the one kickoff coverage we had, but I thought Danielle Hunter stodd out athletically
@Luke_Spinman Prefier on who impressed on ST coverage: "D Hunter impressed me it seems like he covers ten yards with two steps"
@ArifHasanNFL Priefer: Diggs' return was a really well blocked play and he made a great move at POA, plus a cut later
@Luke_Spinman Priefer on Diggs returning punts "I need to see him do it more I'm sure zimmer wants to see that as well in other conditions"
@Luke_Spinman Prifer "I think going forward we'd like to mix in Diggs with the starters moving forward"
-- And Marcus Sherels' seat gets a little warmer
@Luke_Spinman Priefer said Edmund Robinson was another guy that impressed him on ST with his ability to shed blocks etc but Priefer said Robinson had to recover from "biggest sin": falling on ground.
@ArifHasanNFL Priefer said Walsh miss was on him, not hold or snap. Has been pushing right on misses this offseason.
@mattvensel Mike Priefer said that neither Cullen Loeffler or Kevin McDermott was perfect against the Steelers. #longsnappers
@mattvensel Priefer said the coverage teams have work to do, but he seemed pleased with the blocking on returns, particularly on the punt returns.
Zimmer:
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer: After looking at the tape, areas I was impressed with--controlled LOS on both sides, tackled efficiently, looked fast
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer didn't like three penalties on Waynes, third down performance, ten men on kick and the short running game....
@MasterStrib "He's got to come off the ball lower. He's not using his speed enough." - Zimmer on Danielle Hunter #Vikings
@Luke_Spinman Zim on Trae "he's fine.. Hes fine.. He got into some situations where he got back to some old college habits but he was fine after the game"
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer not super concerned about Waynes' penalties. Had been teaching difference between college and NFL all camp.
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer on Cap's absence: we were planning on playing him in nickel and didn't get there in that series.
@Luke_Spinman Zim on Waynes "a guy gave him a double move and he bit hard, I'd rather have him bite than play scared.. He's going to be a good player"
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer doesn't know if Barr or Line will practice, but said he anticipates Barr being ready soon.
@GoesslingESPN Zimmer: Barr will go through some individual periods today. Want him ready for San Francisco.
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer says Trattou has improved a lot in all aspects: scheme knowledge, pass rush and run defense.
@ArifHasanNFL "Shepherd was efficient, Clemmings had a good night and Thompson needs to get better"
@Luke_Spinman Z on Price "Was good to see him get out there I thought he played well,he got beat on a double move but for most part I thought he did good"
@Andrew_Krammer Zimmer: Anthony Barr (knee) has "improved," would've gone through walkthru today if had one. Will get individual work in practice this PM.
@Luke_Spinman Zim on Pruitt "he's improving his blocking, he's built to possibly be a good blocker hes for some improvement to do but he played good"
@Luke_Spinman Zim on mixing more veterans "well probably start mixing those guys in more soon"
@ArifHasanNFL It is not "critical" to have a fullback on the roster, per Zimmer. "Have to earn your spot like anyone else"
@MasterStrib "I feel good about the depth and the athletes we have at [cornerback]." - Mike Zimmer #Vikings
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer on Harris: I don't know if it's his "job to lose" but I've been pleased with him
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer was impressed with Tom Johnson.
@Luke_Spinman Zim on Audie "there's something to be said about tall linebackers.. You saw him tip that ball it makes it hard to throw those seems"
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer was impressed with Joseph in training camp. "Played well in the two plays he had. I don't know what Pro Football Focus had"
@mattvensel Mike Zimmer with his first Pro Football Focus dig of the season. If you had August 11 in the pool, come and collect your prize.
@Luke_Spinman Zim on Kendricks "he needs to be a little more patient and slow things down.."
@ArifHasanNFL Zimmer says of Kendricks that he's playing well, but needs to settle down. Sometimes overruns. Basically opposite of his advice to Audie.