Questions Answered: Harbaugh as a ‘Slam Dunk,’ The Spielman Speech Circuit, Brady’s Dominance of MIN
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today’s is the February 2nd edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected].
Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses. Some answers will be incorrect from time to time. But we’ll try to keep that to a minimum.
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Q: It seems like most people came around on the idea of Jim Harbaugh as head coach. Would he be a slam dunk hire?
A: Based on history, yes, he is. Because of this — coaches with the best win percentages of all-time:
Bluntly, the Vikings could not hire a coach with a better win-loss record. Of course, there’s always a chance he totally flops with the Vikings — weird stuff has happened to the franchise before — but his four seasons in San Francisco indicate he’ll be a marvelous hire.
Harbaugh is intense, so be prepared for that. Winning is what he does — by any brash means necessary.
It’s also the splashiest Vikings coaching hire in team history. Kudos to Adofo-Mensah, if the hire fully comes together.
Q: Is it true Rick Spielman is spouting off after his termination by the Vikings?
A: No, he’s not spouting off. He did hit the podcast and radio circuit, but he isn’t throwing flames.
Spielman is basically talking in code how vital it is for a head coach and quarterback to jell. And, yes, that implies Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins likely weren’t the best of pals. But that shouldn’t be breaking news to any fan of the Vikings.
Conversely, Mike Zimmer’s girlfriend reportedly isn’t a fan of Spielman. She’s actually taking a few shots on social media.
Q: Was Tom Brady the most dominant quarterback ever against the Vikings?
A: By win and losses, Tom Brady is the most dominant quarterback against the Minnesota Vikings in team history. His teams faced Minnesota six times — and never lost. Russell Wilson had a more impressive streak going on, but his Seahawks loss to the Vikings — finally — in 2021. Wilson’s teams are now 7-1 versus Minnesota.
Statistically, Aaron Rodgers is the most dominant quarterback ever against the Vikings, merely because his interception count is so low and touchdown total is so high (56 TDs, 7 INTs). But his Packers have lost 10 to the Vikings since 2008.
Brady’s teams were the most successful over Minnesota. Rodgers’ numbers are unmatched.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).
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