Transcript: Vikings Head Coach Press Conference



What does it mean to you or the team to have such a great winning record at home this season?

It's a great deal to win at home. To have our fans more importantly able to enjoy our team playing at a great level. To give them something cheer for and as well to have skol horn play after great plays actually amps up our players.


How does the loss this week prepare you for the next game?

We may change something around our offensive strategy. We may move in another direction but still keep the same principals. If we can take care of the ball we will be in great shape.


Can you summarize what it was like playing against the Panthers last week?

Regardless of their record they came out to play. Wasn't able to have all things working on the same beat but I'm proud the team was able to put all the things together in final quarter. If we play like that for a whole game we can really show we can do some damaged.



Can you talk about the development of Cooper Beebe so far?

Cooper has been a great addition to our make shift line. We missed him for a couple of weeks and with him not being there it may it difficult to sure up the interior side of the offensive line. We look forward to his growth for this season as well into the next.


Can you talk about what it’s like to prepare to go against a player like Davante Adams?

Getting ready for Davante a top tier WR is a hard task. We up for it for sure but we know there's gonna be times he's going to make a tough catch. We have to make all his catches if any tough. As long as it's not a big play and the catch was tough and someone was in the way, we will take that as a defense.

How has Jared Cook’s experience in the league helped the team so far?

Cook is a pro's pro, he has shown our young guys the importance of preparation and getting ready during the week so when it's game time it easy. Cook having them pay close to the details is allowing our young receivers and Tight ends great production.

What is the status of Harrison Smith and when is he set to return?

Harrison status I'm not sure. I think he's our for a couple more weeks.



What makes Josh Jacobs so good?

what make Jacobs so good the run after contact. you can't allow him to get tackled by one guy because he may bounce off him and go for another 10 yards. you have to get him down with two people. So the defense has be keen on their pursuit.