Vikings' Mike Zimmer jokes he won't put Brandon Bostick on hands team

The Minnesota Vikings claimed tight end Brandon Bostick after he was waived by the Green Bay Packers on Monday, and Coach Mike Zimmer let the press know that he was familiar with Bostick's strengths and weaknesses.

The Minnesota Vikings claimed tight end Brandon Bostick after he was waived by the Green Bay Packers on Monday, and coach Mike Zimmer let the press know that he was familiar with Bostick's strengths and weaknesses.

Zimmer said Brandon Bostick adds depth, competition at TE. And he joked, "We'll try not to put him on the onside kick team." #Vikings

— Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) February 19, 2015

For those who have forgotten, Bostick botched the recovery of a crucial onside kick in the NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, allowing Seattle to continue its unlikely comeback and head to a second consecutive Super Bowl.

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Bostick worked his way up to the Green Bay roster from the practice squad, and spent three years in total with the Packers before being released.

- Brendan Maloy