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Childress: Adding Moss was a mistake

Childress: Adding Moss was a mistake MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said in an interview with NFL.com on Wednesday that he thought the team’s locker room was stable enough to withstand the addition of Randy Moss. He admits he was wrong.

August 12, 2011

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Childress doesn’t know if Favre will play

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress recently paid a visit to Brett Favre at his Mississippi home. But the coach says he still does not know if the quarterback will return for another season with the Vikings. Childress told KFAN radio in the Minneapolis area: “I don’t know if he’s going to play next year and I don’t know if he knows if he’s going to play next year.”

July 23, 2010

Favre says he’ll return if team returns to CWS

Brett Favre says he still isn’t sure what he’s doing next season, but he may have given some indication after visiting with the Southern Miss baseball team. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback told the Golden Eagles on Thursday morning that if they can make it back to the College World Series for the second straight year, he will return for one more season in the NFL.

May 21, 2010

Childress plans to be patient with Favre

Brett Favre hinted he’ll decide about next season sooner rather than later, though with him that’s famously been subject to change. Even if the Minnesota Vikings must switch quarterbacks again, though, they’re willing to wait for Favre’s word.

January 27, 2010

Bevell is the man in the middle

In one corner was Brett Favre, the 40-year-old quarterback who has helped the Minnesota Vikings to their best start in years by injecting some big-play ability into the passing offense this season. In the other corner was Brad Childress, the fourth-year head coach who would prefer it if Favre simply follow the game plan and run the plays that are called rather than freelance, as he is wont to do on occasion. Serving as the referee in this little tussle is offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, a man uniquely qualified to handle any disputes that arise between this particular pairing of coach and quarterback.

December 28, 2009

Childress signs contract extension

The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

November 20, 2009

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Purple hopes high

Purple hopes high When Brad Childress stepped to the podium to introduce Brett Favre three weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings coach surpassed even his well-known standard for understatement. “I feel like we added a decent piece to the puzzle here,” Childress said when Favre signed on Aug. 18. A decent piece?

September 09, 2009

Childress won’t say who backup QB is

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is not saying who will serve as the primary backup to quarterback Brett Favre for the season opener. Childress was asked Monday if Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels will be the second stringer on Sunday at Cleveland. The coach says he will not reveal that until just before kickoff, “but at least you know who the starter is here.”

September 08, 2009

Vikings opt to sit Favre

Brett Favre’s non-traditional arrival in Minnesota is not stopping Vikings coach Brad Childress from taking a traditional approach to the team’s preseason finale against Dallas. The 39-year-old quarterback will not play against the Cowboys on Friday night. “I don’t see the upside,” Childress said on Wednesday.

September 03, 2009

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Does Favre fit Childress’ offense?

Does Favre fit Childress’ offense? Brad Childress wants his quarterbacks to play a certain way. Make the safe pass, keep an even keel, and follow the scheme how it’s coached. Now, here’s Brett Favre, whose bionic career has been built on a bold, brash, boyish approach to throwing the football. Yes, Childress and Favre have known each other for years. They’re each well-versed in the Vikings’ version of the West Coast offense, too.

August 21, 2009

Wilf not thinking of extending Childress yet

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said Friday that he has not yet started thinking about offering a contract extension to coach Brad Childress.

August 01, 2009

Vikings moving on without Favre

Vikings moving on without Favre Speaking to The Associated Press in Mississippi, Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, said he believes the soon-to-be-40-year-old made the right decision. Asked about Favre’s insinuation he could be persuaded to play come midseason, Cook said he hadn’t discussed that with his friend and client.

July 30, 2009

Childress unsure about Favre

Childress unsure about Favre When it comes to Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress knows not to take anything for granted. A week before training camp opens, Childress is still waiting to hear if Favre will join the Vikings as their quarterback. With Favre still working out in Mississippi and reports coming daily on his intended announcement date, the health of his arm and even his state of mind, Childress said he really doesn’t know what Favre will decide to do.

July 24, 2009

Childress: ‘Stay tuned’ on Favre

Eventually, the Minnesota Vikings will need to know: Is Brett Favre going to play or not?

June 12, 2009

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Childress: No Favre deadline set

Childress: No Favre deadline set The Minnesota Vikings never told Brett Favre to make up his mind by this week if he wants to play, according to coach Brad Childress.

June 11, 2009

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