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Zimmer says he doesn't believe Vikings CBs made own plan

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he doesn't believe his defensive backs made their own plan for covering Green Bay wide receiver Jordy Nelson.Xavier Rhodes repeatedly called the conflict a "miscommunication." Terence Newman said it was a non-issue.

Zimmer says his eye is 'good to go' after latest follow-up

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has received further clearance to travel with the team this weekend, following surgery to repair a detached retina.Zimmer said Wednesday he's "good to go" after his latest follow-up exam. The patch he wore over his right eye during practice Tuesday had been removed, and he's expected to resume his regular duties for the game Sunday at Jacksonville. Zimmer had to stay home last week while the Vikings played Dallas.