Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, who had four interceptions in Sunday's 30-7 loss to the New England Patriots, will remain the starter.
Head coach Mike Zimmer told the Pioneer Press he is not planning to make a change to rookie Teddy Bridgewaterat this point.
"I'm going to hold the quarterback position just like every position here to the same standard, and I also said I wasn't going to have a quick hook," Zimmer said. "Matt needs to play better. It's pretty obvious he needs to play better. We all need to play better. I need to coach better."
Cassel matched a career-high with the four interceptions in Week 2, but does not seem to be at risk of losing his job heading into Week 3 on the road against the New Orleans Saints. Cassel competed 19 of 36 passes for 202 yards with a touchdown.
Cassel was pleased to hear Zimmer's vote of confidence after the game.
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"I do appreciate it,'' Cassel said. "There's no doubt about it."
Despite the fans' chanting throughout the game for Bridgewater, Zimmer said he never thought of inserting the rookie.
Inconsistency has plagued Cassel throughout his 10-year career. He went from making the Pro Bowl with Kansas City in 2010 to losing his Chiefs starting job in 2012.
"(Sunday) was a tough day for me,'' Cassel said. "You want to put your team in a great position to win and ... I take full responsibility for not taking care of the football. I've got to do a better job.''
