Former Vikings DT Sharrif Floyd joins the Commanders coaching staff Another player from the Zimmer era was just hired as coach.
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It was announced a while back that former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater would be returning to his high school alma mater to become the head coach of their football team. Now, another player from the Mike Zimmer era has a new coaching job.
Sharrif Floyd, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 23rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, will join the Washington Commanders coaching staff as an assistant defensive line coach under new head coach Dan Quinn.
The two previously worked together for the Dallas Cowboys last season. Quinn served as the team’s defensive coordinator, while Floyd was listed as assistant defensive line coach/defensive quality control coach.
Oddly enough, the Dallas Cowboys eventually reunited with Mike Zimmer and named him the team’s new defensive coordinator, despite the Rex Ryan rumors. So, even though Sharrif Floyd played for Mike Zimmer in Minnesota for most of his career, it appears he is more loyal to Dan Quinn.
This isn’t exactly a surprising revelation, since most coaches like to take their assistants with them when they change teams, but I thought it was worth pointing out.
Sharrif Floyd’s playing career was cut short after a failed operation, so it’s very nice to know that he has found a way to continue his football career through coaching.
Who knows, maybe in 20 years Floyd could become an NFL defensive coordinator. It would be an interesting story if he found his way back to the Vikings.
