Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said before the start of the season that he didn’t plan to have a “quick hook” with Matt Cassel as the starting quarterback.

Matt Cassel struggled again throwing deep balls, illustrating why he may not be the long-term answer, Ben Goessling writes. Story

It appears Zimmer is sticking to that approach.

Zimmer said Cassel will start next Sunday in New Orleans despite throwing four interceptions in the Vikings’ 30-7 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

“I take full responsibility for not taking care of the football today. I’ve got to do a better job, and I will.”

via Ben Goessling of ESPN