Posts Tagged with "Brad Childress"
No change expected at quarterback for Vikings
With head coach Brad Childress finally out of the picture in Minnesota, there was some sentiment around the league for quarterback Brett Favre to step down from his starting role in favor of backup Tavaris Jackson, in an effort to see what the Vikings will have next season when Favre finally retires. But according to Judd [...]
Continue reading...Vikings finally pull the plug on Childress
Monday, November 22, 2010
Mired in the midst of one of the most disappointing seasons in team history, the Vikings finally decided to put an end to the dysfunction and animosity that’s permeated the team’s locker room this season, firing head coach Brad Childress with six games left on the team’s schedule. For the time being, defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will [...]
Continue reading...End drawing near for Childress, Vikings
Sunday, November 21, 2010
After watching his team continue their shocking implosion from within today against Green Bay, Vikings owner Zygi Wylf is undoubtedly mulling over the future of head coach Brad Childress as I write this, and despite the assurances he’s given to Childress throughout the season, the second mid-season dismissal of a head coach is close to [...]
Continue reading...Childress on thin ice after Moss dismissal
Friday, November 5, 2010
It’s not often that head coaches in the NFL are fired mid way through a season, but Brad Childress came close to earning that fate, with his surprising decision to dump Randy Moss just four games after acquiring him from the Patriots for a 3rd round pick. According to ESPN’s Ed Werder, Vikings owner Zygi [...]
Continue reading...Moss questions Vikings game plan in loss to Patriots
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Throughout his career, Randy Moss has never been one to shy away from controversy, especially when his team is stuck in the middle of a losing season, and his comments after Minnesota’s disappointing 28-18 loss earlier today will definitely stoke the fires of discussion in the Twin Cities this week. Moss went out of his [...]
Continue reading...Childress close to starting Jackson over Favre
Friday, October 29, 2010
With an NFL record 293 consecutive games played in and 291 consecutive games started under his belt, dating back to 1992, Brett Favre has shown himself to be the NFL’s version of the “Iron Horse”, but after missing practice once again yesterday, that streak is close to coming to an end. Citing a league source, [...]
Continue reading...Favre demotion could be just what Vikings need
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Coming off a tremendous season in which he put up career numbers across the board, Brett Favre and the Vikings coaching staff had every reason to believe that this year would bring more of the same. But injuries , off the field distractions, and a well documented rift with head coach Brad Childress have derailed [...]
Continue reading...Childress goes off on officials, Favre in loss to Packers
Monday, October 25, 2010
Coming off a disappointing four point loss in Green Bay tonight, Vikings head coach Brad Childress took the opportunity to vent his disgust with the officials, calling the contest the “worst officiated game” he’s ever seen. His comments will almost certainly draw a significant fine from the league, as he called out multiple officials by [...]
Continue reading...Vikings losing faith in abilities of Brad Childress
Thursday, August 19, 2010
After leading his team to an excellent regular season record and into the NFC Championship, the doubters in Minnesota head coach Brad Childress grew relatively quiet. Earning an in-season contract extension tends to do that in the NFL, although as we’ve seen in the past, regular season success often means little when it comes to [...]
Continue reading...Childress, Favre tiff reaches new low
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Over the past three weeks, it’s become fairly obvious that the relationship between Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre and head coach Brad Childress has started to deteriorate, seemingly reaching a low point at the end of last Sunday’s game in Carolina when Childress lashed out verbally at Favre in the locker room. But much to the dismay of many [...]
Continue reading...Honeymoon over? Childress lashes out at Favre, Vikings
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
After watching his team waltz into the locker room, with just lead of just 7-6 at the half of Sunday night’s contest against the Panthers, Minnesota head coach Brad Childress was furious and he let the players have it in his half time speech. Considering the way the Vikings performed over the course of the [...]
Continue reading...Discussion: Should the Vikings pull their starters?
Monday, December 21, 2009
It’s always surprising to me to see a man as large as Bryant McKinnie, who is 6’8” and well over 300 pounds, get beat repeatedly in every fashion possible. Hats off to Julius Peppers for beating a giant, which caused McKinnie to be benched during the third quarter and replaced by veteran offensive tackle Artis [...]
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Monday, November 22, 2010
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