Vikings to give Cardinals DC Todd Bowles second interview for head coaching vacancy

Aug 9, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of Minnesota Vikings helmets during the second half against the Houston Texans at the Metrodome. The Texans won 27-13.Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of Minnesota Vikings helmets during the second half against the Houston Texans at the Metrodome. The Texans won 27-13.Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

As the Minnesota Vikings continue their search for a new head coach, they will begin to eliminate some candidates for the vacancy as their zero in on the finalists for the job. As it turns out, Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is expected to get a second interview from the team.

From Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports:

Three to four coaches are expected to be part of the second round of interviews.

While Bowles will be one of the coaches that gets a look, the favorite to earn the job is Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.