Mike Zimmer got eye patch jokes from Vikings players

Nine days after having eye surgery, Mike Zimmer coached the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. He did so with a rather distinctive look.

Zimmer had his eye bandaged up and a pair of sunglasses as part of his attire when coaching against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mike Zimmer has returned to the @Vikings sideline just nine days after eye surgery. pic.twitter.com/ILxS9hZqHH

— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 11, 2016

Zimmer’s bandages made him the brunt of jokes from his players.

Mike Zimmer said players said eye eye captain to him and other jokes

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) December 11, 2016

Sam Bradford said he didn't joke with mike Zimmer "he's kind of scary with that patch on"

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) December 11, 2016

You know, it’s a real pity that he went and debunked this story. It, together with this, would have made for a great combination.