Rick Spielman had his choice of coaches, and types of coaches, when he began his search after firing Leslie Frazier.
He chose Mike Zimmer, a longtime defensive coordinator with a knack for getting players to achieve their potential.
This is why the Vikings' signing of Everson Griffen should not surprise anyone. Griffen is a talented player who has not fulfilled his potential. You can imagine Spielman, while doing his due diligence and interviewing Zimmer, having an ``Aha" moment.
In that moment, Spielman envisioned Griffen becoming a dangerous every-down pass rusher, and easing the loss of Jared Allen. That is probably the moment Spielman decided to hire Zimmer.
Zimmer hasn't had a chance to make many decisions that will shape his tenure as Vikings head caoch. Two he has made stand out:
1. He encouraged Spielman to spend big money on Griffen.
2. He handed his offense to Norv Turner.
Zimmer's reputation will eventually be formed by his game management skills and his - and Spielman's - ability to find and develop the right quarterback.
