Brad Childress To Be Named Vikings' HC (1 Viewer)

[Hinezer]

www.startribune.com/510/story/166073.html

Vikings will name coach: Brad ChildressJudd Zulgad and Sid Hartman, Star TribuneThe Vikings will name Philadelphia offensive coordinator Brad Childress to be their next head coach on Friday, according to two persons with knowledge of the coaching search.Childress, 49, interviewed with the Vikings on Tuesday and was scheduled to talk to the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday; that meeting never took place. Childress’ agent, Bob LaMonte, and Vikings executives were in contract talks late this afternoon. Childress and LaMonte did not return calls today.The Vikings, who originally had Washington assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams at the top of their list, turned their attention to Childress after Williams signed a three-year, $8 million contract to remain with the Redskins on Tuesday.The Vikings also interviewed defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, Kansas City assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Al Saunders, and Indianapolis assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell for the position. Mike Tice was fired as the Vikings head coach after Sunday’s regular-season finale against Chicago. Minnesota finished the season with a 9-7 record and missed the playoffs.Childress has been an assistant coach with the Eagles since 1999. He joined the Philadelphia organization as Andy Reid’s quarterbacks coach in 1999 and became offensive coordinator in 2002. Reid, not Childress, has handled the play calling.Before joining the Eagles, Childress was an assistant under Barry Alvarez at the University of Wisconsin.Packers quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell, who played under Childress at Wisconsin, is expected to be on Childress’ staff.Childress was born June 27, 1956 in Aurora, Ill. He attended Marmion Military High School and Eastern Illinois University.His college coaching career included stops at Illinois 1978-84 (running backs, wide receivers); Northern Arizona, 1986-89 (offensive coordinator); Utah 1990 (wide receivers); and Wisconsin, 1991 (running backs, offensive coordinator). He was quarterbacks coach for the Indianapolis Colts in 1985.While coaching at Northern Arizona, he worked with three future NFL coaches: Reid, Bill Callahan (Raiders) and Marty Mornhinweg (Lions). Callahan is now coaching Nebraska, and Mornhinweg is an Eagles assistant.Staff writer Kevin Seifert contributed to this story.

 

[Bojang0301]

Daunte Culpepper in the WCO. UGH!

 

[Colin Dowling]

Interesting choice. I think Childress is a good candidate to be a job, but I saw him more somewhere (like GB) where he could take a young QB and teach him the WCO. I'm not sure wasting 2 years of Culpepper's "prime" teaching him the WCO is a great idea.

 

[Black Sunshine]

HONDA

 

[BringItOn]

Perhaps this is a a sign that C-Pep will be gone next year??

 

[Black Sunshine]

Perhaps this is a a sign that C-Pep will be gone next year??

Yes, because it's ridiculous to think that a guy that broke Steve Youngs completion percentage record in college would be able to handle alot of dink and dunk high percentage passes in the pros.

 

[Hinezer]

Interesting choice. I think Childress is a good candidate to be a job, but I saw him more somewhere (like GB) where he could take a young QB and teach him the WCO. I'm not sure wasting 2 years of Culpepper's "prime" teaching him the WCO is a great idea.

I'm not sure that it will be a bad thing for Daunte. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I might be), but isn't the WCO more of a short passing game? The problem Daunte had this year was that the offense was based on long developing routes which wasn't effective because of the state of the Vikings O-Line this year.I think he will benifit from a change to shorter routes and that would play to the strength of Vikings' receivers, getting them the ball and letting them make plays. It will be intersting to see how this plays out.

 

[Mungo Burrows]

Interesting choice. I think Childress is a good candidate to be a job, but I saw him more somewhere (like GB) where he could take a young QB and teach him the WCO. I'm not sure wasting 2 years of Culpepper's "prime" teaching him the WCO is a great idea.

I'm not sure that it will be a bad thing for Daunte. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I might be), but isn't the WCO more of a short passing game? The problem Daunte had this year was that the offense was based on long developing routes which wasn't effective because of the state of the Vikings O-Line this year.I think he will benifit from a change to shorter routes and that would play to the strength of Vikings' receivers, getting them the ball and letting them make plays. It will be intersting to see how this plays out.

Considering how much Philly ran the ball, does this mean Minnesota will pass 75% of the time now?

 

[Hinezer]

HONDA

Sorry, I only looked for new threads.

 

[Rockchild]

I agree that Culpepper would be fine in this type of offense. IIRC, there was some complaints about him 'dumping off' all the time early this season. Culppepper has always been a high completion QB and will benefit from this type of offense. In fact, he is more suited to this offense than McNabb was as he is more accurate of a passer. What's more interesting would be who will benefit at RB from this system? Does MMoore assume the Westbrook role and Faison the Buckhalter role(no, not getting injured every year). Or will Bennett(FA) stay and be a part of the offense? I don't think there will be much change in offensive skilled player personnel next year as long as Culpepper comes back healthy. With BJohnson asking to be starter next year I say trade him for anything you can get and sign another FA backup. The RB position might need some depth as I think Bennett and OSmith are probably gone and there would be durability concerns surrounding MMoore.I like the Vikings WR's who are as a group better than Philadelphia's sans TO and should thrive in the WCO. My hope would be that they re-sign Koren Robinson as he does have experience in this offense and still has talent as long as he stays sober.

 

[Football Jones]

Mewelde Moore just shot up my rankings.

 

[reg]

Be interesting to see who he brings on board to run the offense. Anyone know if Cottrell will be hanging on?

 

[Ozymandias]

Why not? It's not like the Eagles had a running back. Maybe Childress can make sense out of the smorgasbord that has been the Vikings backfield.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I LOVE IT!!!

 

[AB in DC]

Mewelde Moore just shot up my rankings.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

Mewelde Moore just shot up my rankings.

With Bennett and Smith likely/potentially out of the picture, Moe gettng up there, and Moore not exactly an iron-man, I can't imagine they won't draft a back this year like usual.Which means regardless of the coach, it's hard to put TOO much value on the guy until you see who his competition is going to be.

 

[BigRed]

Be interesting to see who he brings on board to run the offense. Anyone know if Cottrell will be hanging on?

I don't know, but I hereby predict great things for the Vikes next year.

 

[Preacher 1]

I agree that Culpepper would be fine in this type of offense. IIRC, there was some complaints about him 'dumping off' all the time early this season. Culppepper has always been a high completion QB and will benefit from this type of offense. In fact, he is more suited to this offense than McNabb was as he is more accurate of a passer.

What's more interesting would be who will benefit at RB from this system? Does MMoore assume the Westbrook role and Faison the Buckhalter role(no, not getting injured every year). Or will Bennett(FA) stay and be a part of the offense?

I don't think there will be much change in offensive skilled player personnel next year as long as Culpepper comes back healthy. With BJohnson asking to be starter next year I say trade him for anything you can get and sign another FA backup.

The RB position might need some depth as I think Bennett and OSmith are probably gone and there would be durability concerns surrounding MMoore.

I like the Vikings WR's who are as a group better than Philadelphia's sans TO and should thrive in the WCO. My hope would be that they re-sign Koren Robinson as he does have experience in this offense and still has talent as long as he stays sober.

Robinson's contract states that the Vikes have the right to match any offer to him, so unless it's insane, he'll be a Viking next year.

 

[Cunning Linguist]

That was quick. Did they interview any minority candidates?

 

[Please See Mine]

That was quick. Did they interview any minority candidates?

I thought Ted Cottrell was.

 

[Please See Mine]

Interesting choice.  I think Childress is a good candidate to be a job, but I saw him more somewhere (like GB) where he could take a young QB and teach him the WCO.  I'm not sure wasting 2 years of Culpepper's "prime" teaching him the WCO is a great idea.

I'm not sure that it will be a bad thing for Daunte. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I might be), but isn't the WCO more of a short passing game? The problem Daunte had this year was that the offense was based on long developing routes which wasn't effective because of the state of the Vikings O-Line this year.I think he will benifit from a change to shorter routes and that would play to the strength of Vikings' receivers, getting them the ball and letting them make plays. It will be intersting to see how this plays out.

Considering how much Philly ran the ball, does this mean Minnesota will pass 75% of the time now?

Childress was always in favor of running the ball more often. Reid called the plays, though, and likes to pass more. He also brought Morninwheg in as QB coach, who is even more pass-happy than Reid. Childress will run the ball plenty.

 

[Ozymandias]

That was quick. Did they interview any minority candidates?

They tried to, but no Japanese applied.

 

[BeTheMatch]

They also interviewed Jim Caldwell of Indy - he's black.

 

[KingPrawn]

Be interesting to see who he brings on board to run the offense. Anyone know if Cottrell will be hanging on?

Some Milwaukee TV stations and newspaper are reporting that he could bring Darrell Bevell to Minnesota as his offensive coordinator. Childress and Bevell are said to be close friends dating back to their Wisconsin days.

 

[MrPack]

Is he also going to be the GM?

 

[BeTheMatch]

No. They still need to hire someone for that.

 

[MrPack]

No. They still need to hire someone for that.

Interesting and not a very good move to hire a HC first. I'm actually shocked Childress won't be both. I would have thought that would make that job more enticing than the GB job. Interesting.....

 

[BeTheMatch]

No. They still need to hire someone for that.

Interesting and not a very good move to hire a HC first. I'm actually shocked Childress won't be both. I would have thought that would make that job more enticing than the GB job. Interesting.....

That's what a lot of the radio people here are saying, too.

 

[mektarus]

What are the chances that TO now ends up in Minny?

 

[babydemon90]

why is Childress hyped so much.... outside of the one good season with TO, hasn't the Philly offense never been considered elite?

 

[MrPack]

I guess I have to question Childress' logic here. I mean if he was offered both HC & GM, it would be a great move. But to not even visit anywhere else, with an open GM position hanging over him at Minn. and so many positions open, and he stops at one, and one without a GM. How smart is that?I also agree with babydemons take on the Philly Offense. Not like they have ever really tore it up.Maybe I'm glad he didn't come to GB for his interview.

 

[Black Sunshine]

I guess I have to question Childress' logic here. I mean if he was offered both HC & GM, it would be a great move. But to not even visit anywhere else, with an open GM position hanging over him at Minn. and so many positions open, and he stops at one, and one without a GM. How smart is that?

I also agree with babydemons take on the Philly Offense. Not like they have ever really tore it up.

Maybe I'm glad he didn't come to GB for his interview.

That's because you're destined to be saddled with Mike Tice as your new HC.

 

[radballs.]

SOD will be huge this year.

 

[Raider Nation]

Mewelde Moore just shot up my rankings.

With Bennett and Smith likely/potentially out of the picture, Moe gettng up there, and Moore not exactly an iron-man, I can't imagine they won't draft a back this year like usual.

The Whiz is still the most talented RB on the roster. It's one thing if Zygi Wilf makes an executive decision not to bring him back, just from a PR perspective -- new regime, no more troublemakers, etc. But if he is allowed to return, Smif will be mighty intriguing.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

I guess I have to question Childress' logic here. I mean if he was offered both HC & GM, it would be a great move. But to not even visit anywhere else, with an open GM position hanging over him at Minn.  and so many positions open, and he stops at one, and one without a GM. How smart is that?

I also agree with babydemons take on the Philly Offense. Not like they have ever really tore it up.

Maybe I'm glad he didn't come to GB for his interview.

That's because you're destined to be saddled with Mike Tice as your new HC.

Riiiiight.Have fun with Darrell Bevell, guy.

He's Mormon, ya know?

 

[Black Sunshine]

I guess I have to question Childress' logic here. I mean if he was offered both HC & GM, it would be a great move. But to not even visit anywhere else, with an open GM position hanging over him at Minn.  and so many positions open, and he stops at one, and one without a GM. How smart is that?

I also agree with babydemons take on the Philly Offense. Not like they have ever really tore it up.

Maybe I'm glad he didn't come to GB for his interview.

That's because you're destined to be saddled with Mike Tice as your new HC.

Riiiiight.Have fun with Darrell Bevell, guy.

He's Mormon, ya know?

So he's of the school of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day slants?

 

[Rev]

What are the chances that TO now ends up in Minny?

I'd say about as good as Moss coming back...On second thought, about as good as Moss coming back, along with Don Shula at head coach and Joe Montana at QB.

 

[norseman9375]

I guess I have to question Childress' logic here. I mean if he was offered both HC & GM, it would be a great move. But to not even visit anywhere else, with an open GM position hanging over him at Minn. and so many positions open, and he stops at one, and one without a GM. How smart is that?

I also agree with babydemons take on the Philly Offense. Not like they have ever really tore it up.

Maybe I'm glad he didn't come to GB for his interview.

Here is his logic for going to Minn. There is still a lot of talent. They have Newman, Cowart, and Edinger as the only major players that are free agents. They have an owner that appears willing to spend a great deal of money and time to make the organazation better. They have Rob Brzezinski as vice president of football operations and is one of the best at managing the salary cap. Last but not least they will be about 25 million under the cap again this year so Childress can go and get some new toys.As for GB, they have a whole lot more questions than answers. Who is going to be their QB next year? Who is going to be their RB next year? Which players out of Ahman Green, Najeh Davenport, William Henderson, Mike Flanagan, Grady Jackson, Aaron Kampman, and Ryan Longwell will they be able to afford to bring back? If they spend money to keep their own free agents how are they going to afford to get other free agents to shore up their horrid O-line or defensive secondary.

I'd have to say the choice was probably a pretty easy one for him.

 

[LHUCKS]

SOD will be huge this year.

Quiet please. TIA

 

[Donnybrook]

SOD will be huge this year.

Quiet please. TIA

Why? Is Minny going to pound the ball under Childress? IIRC, RBBC was the norm in Philly a couple years back? If he is installing a WCO, shouldn't we be bumping up Wiggins right about now? Or whoever the Vikings draft to play TE.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

No. They still need to hire someone for that.

Interesting and not a very good move to hire a HC first. I'm actually shocked Childress won't be both. I would have thought that would make that job more enticing than the GB job. Interesting.....

I think the reason they hired the HC first is twofold:1. They don't want the GM to have all the say - they want a committee approach.

2. They could be looking at Studwell as the leading candidate for the GM, and he could have had his input already anyway.

Not sure...those are just my takes.

 

[Preacher 1]

Mewelde Moore just shot up my rankings.

With Bennett and Smith likely/potentially out of the picture, Moe gettng up there, and Moore not exactly an iron-man, I can't imagine they won't draft a back this year like usual.

The Whiz is still the most talented RB on the roster. It's one thing if Zygi Wilf makes an executive decision not to bring him back, just from a PR perspective -- new regime, no more troublemakers, etc. But if he is allowed to return, Smif will be mighty intriguing.

With all of the PR problems that the Vikings went through this year, there is virtually no chance that they give Smith another chance. He's done as a Viking, no question.They'll take some of that 25 million that they have under the cap and see what's available in the FA market, otherwise they'll likely draft an RB fairly high...either way, SOD is GONE.

 

[simsarge]

What are the chances that TO now ends up in Minny?

I heard they were going to bring TO in just to run team meetings.

 

[snogger]

No. They still need to hire someone for that.

Interesting and not a very good move to hire a HC first. I'm actually shocked Childress won't be both. I would have thought that would make that job more enticing than the GB job. Interesting.....

I think the reason they hired the HC first is twofold:1. They don't want the GM to have all the say - they want a committee approach.

2. They could be looking at Studwell as the leading candidate for the GM, and he could have had his input already anyway.

Not sure...those are just my takes.

All reports this morning bascily say the same thing. After losing out on who they wanted as a GM type person(remember they were not going to give them the GM title) they will "promote" studwell or someone else from within. Therefore the "GM" will have already had their input on the HC.

It still kinda bothers me that he has been the Offensive Coordinator for the Eagles, but, forgive me if I'm wrong, hasn't Reid been calling all the plays the last 2 years?

If so, yea, he has been designing the plays, but Reid has been making all the calls that matter.

NFL Network last night had a couple Eagles on that said he is respected and players will respect hima nd that maybe all the Vikes need right now, someone they can respect.

Shall be another fun filled off season.

 

[JaxBill]

SOD will be huge this year.

Quiet please. TIA

Why? Is Minny going to pound the ball under Childress? IIRC, RBBC was the norm in Philly a couple years back? If he is installing a WCO, shouldn't we be bumping up Wiggins right about now? Or whoever the Vikings draft to play TE.

Whoever the RB is, will have to be able to pass-block and catch the ball out of the backfield. No, the Eagles didn't pound the ball much this year, but the RB was still a focal point of the offense.

 

[Trap Play]

SOD will be huge this year.

I find old SOD an interesting prospect next year, as I am sure a lot of you do. However, I have some questions regarding him: 1) Doesn't the league have to re-instate him after his suspension? Is this likely to happen and when would it occur if they do? 2) What is Onterrio Smith's contract situation? Is he an UFA next year?

 

[BeTheMatch]

I guess I have to question Childress' logic here. I mean if he was offered both HC & GM, it would be a great move. But to not even visit anywhere else, with an open GM position hanging over him at Minn. and so many positions open, and he stops at one, and one without a GM. How smart is that?

I also agree with babydemons take on the Philly Offense. Not like they have ever really tore it up.

Maybe I'm glad he didn't come to GB for his interview.

What would have ever led anyone to believe that Childress was qualified for or even wanted the GM position too? I don't see a problem here.

 

[sho nuff]

I like this signing (as a Packers fan), because I did not really want Childress in GB. After reading several things about him, from people in Philly, he seemed like more of a paper OC. From what I hear Reid did so much with that offense that Childress did not have as much responsibility as an OC than one would in other places. That kind of threw up a red flag with me.Could work out just fine...but there are other guys I wanted in GB so its nice to have one of the guys I was not happy about gone from the list. Now...someone hire Mooch before the Packers do.

 

[reg]

No. They still need to hire someone for that.

Interesting and not a very good move to hire a HC first. I'm actually shocked Childress won't be both. I would have thought that would make that job more enticing than the GB job. Interesting.....

I think the reason they hired the HC first is twofold:1. They don't want the GM to have all the say - they want a committee approach.

2. They could be looking at Studwell as the leading candidate for the GM, and he could have had his input already anyway.

Not sure...those are just my takes.

All reports this morning bascily say the same thing. After losing out on who they wanted as a GM type person(remember they were not going to give them the GM title) they will "promote" studwell or someone else from within. Therefore the "GM" will have already had their input on the HC.

It still kinda bothers me that he has been the Offensive Coordinator for the Eagles, but, forgive me if I'm wrong, hasn't Reid been calling all the plays the last 2 years?

If so, yea, he has been designing the plays, but Reid has been making all the calls that matter.

NFL Network last night had a couple Eagles on that said he is respected and players will respect hima nd that maybe all the Vikes need right now, someone they can respect.

Shall be another fun filled off season.

Exactly, they are not hiring a prototypical GM. The title I have heard being thrown around is Vice President of Player Personnel. I also agree that Studwell will likely be taking over that position.

 

[snogger]

Well, this is all I needed to hear to feel good about this:

Former Vikings coach Bud Grant, who was involved in the interviewing of Childress, said he was impressed with his football knowledge."I had never met the man before, but my impression was that he had the background and experience that the Vikings need," Grant said. "He has been around in the NFL for some time. I believe he is prepared to lead a playoff contender like the Vikings. He is prepared to take the next step after being an assistant."

Bud Grant = NFL God to Viking fans = Word is Gold = Good Signing. If Bud Grant likes him so shall we.