As the Vikings get ready to open this year's training camp Saturday in Mankato, second year head coach Mike Zimmer says he's 'by far' more optimistic about the team than last year. Hear what else he had to say... 

This in-depth interview with Zimmer was conducted by Brian Murphy of the Pioneer Press, and took place at Zimmer's home in northern Kentucky. How are things looking for the purple this year? What's his favorite childhood memory? What's his toughest job? 'Zim' takes a crack at these-- and more-- in this pretty interesting interview. Check it out...

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