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Vikings | Childress extension update - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:16:09 -0800 Updating a previous report, John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports it is believed Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress will receive between $4 million and $5 million per season under his new contract extension, according to a source.
Vikings | Childress agrees to extension - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:59 -0800 ESPNews reports the Minnesota Vikings agreed on a contract extension through the 2013 season with head coach Brad Childress Thursday, Nov. 19. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Vikings | Childress close to extension - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:31:53 -0800 Updating a previous report, Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is expected to receive a contract extension in the near future, according to a source.
Vikings | No news on contract extension for Childress - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:43:27 -0800 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports there has been speculation Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress would receive a contract extension, but owner and president Mark Wilf said there was nothing new to report. Wilf added, "But again, we feel really solid about the entire team. From Brad on down, we feel very solid and confident in the type of people we have in our organization right now."
Vikings | Wilf not commenting on possible Childress extension - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:39:21 -0800 The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf declined to comment when asked about a possible contract extension for head coach Brad Childress.
Vikings | Childress said he is not aware of extension - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:58:27 -0700 Updating a previous report, Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he is not aware about the team's intention of giving him a contract extension.
Vikings | Childress near contract extension - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:52:58 -0700 Clark Judge, of CBSSports.com, reports a contract extension is in the works for Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress, with a new deal possible within the next two to three weeks. According to one source, an extension is so close that an announcement could come early next month, but another source indicated that nothing is "imminent."
Vikings | Unlikely to carry four quarterbacks - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:01:58 -0700 Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said that the team will unlikely carry four quarterbacks on the active roster. "The No. 3 only plays a very, very small percentage of the time," Childress said. "We've done some studies about that. Unless you think you have somebody that somebody else covets and might be able to get something for, that would be a reason to hold on to somebody. (You're) hoping that you're not getting to No. 4 during the season."
Vikings | Childress feels Peterson is NFL’s best player - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:02:33 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress believes RB Adrian Peterson is currently the NFL's best player. Childress' defense of Peterson came following comments made by San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson in which Tomlinson felt he was the best running back in the league. "LaDainian is a hell of a back and he's entitled to his opinion," Childress said. "I'm going to tell you, my guy is the best football player in the National Football League and he's the best running back in the National Football League and I believe that"
Vikings | Extension for Childress will wait - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:47:44 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said he is pleased with the team's coaching staff but would not go into detail when asked about a potential contract extension for head coach Brad Childress. Childress will be entering the fourth season of a five-year contract in 2009. "We never make any pre-conditions on how the season should turn out or what conditions would be necessary," Wilf said Friday, July 31. "We're very happy with our coach and the coaching staff and the players. We're very excited for this year. That doesn't ever come into my mind."
Vikings | Childress likes Favre's throwing motion - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:30:13 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he liked free-agent QB Brett Favre's (Jets) throwing motion when he saw footage of Favre throwing to receivers at a high school in Hattiesburg, Miss. "I liked his throwing motion, the little bit that I saw on tape. It looked fine to me," Childress said. Childress added he has not spoken with Favre in at least a couple of weeks.
Vikings | Favre unlikely to sign this week - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:41:35 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports it is a safe bet that free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) will not sign with the Minnesota Vikings for the next eight days. That is because head coach Brad Childress is departing on a fishing trip to Alaska and is not scheduled to return until Monday, June 29.
Vikings | Childress not concerned with how Favre would impact quarterbacks - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:20:05 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress did not express concern during a local radio interview with how the potential addition of free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) would impact current QBs Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson. "I'm not worried about that. I talked with Sage and Tarvaris. They are competitors. Do they like any of the conversation? Absolutely not. But they know this," Childress said. "I'm charged with adding and subtracting players from this team to make us better. Every day when I walk in this office there's not a day that I don't try to look and see if we can get better at some position. And if this is going to make us better down the road and it's got a chance to happen I'm going to take care of the Minnesota Vikings."
Vikings | Childress never set Favre deadline - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:15:53 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said during a radio interview that he never set a deadline of this week for free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) to decide whether he will play for the Vikings in 2009. "Absolutely not, there was no deadline," Childress said. "Maybe by (Favre's wife) Deanna or somebody like that, but certainly not from me. Not even close. Don't know where that would have dropped out of the sky from."
Vikings | Give Favre deadline to return - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:06:49 -0700 ESPNews reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has given free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) a deadline of this week whether to decide if he will play or not, according to sources.
Vikings | Open to negotiating with Winfield - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:32:50 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said that the door is not closed on contract negotiations with CB Antoine Winfield. "I just think that (the word) negotiations (are) just what that means," Childress said. "It's ups and downs and flat and people walking away, people getting back together. Nothing says that it's 24 hours a day like it is in Congress when the government shuts down or the state shuts down. It's negotiations." Childress added that he would like Winfield to remain in Minnesota. "He's a good player," Childess said. "I want him here right now. That's the mother hen part of me."
Vikings | Favre and Childress have talked - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 08 May 2009 16:43:15 -0700 The NFL Network's Scott Hanson has confirmed retired QB Brett Favre and Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress have had at least one phone conversation, but the talks were informal and exploratory.
Vikings | Childress at team facility - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 07 May 2009 11:55:38 -0700 The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress was seen at the team's headquarters Thursday, May 7. Earlier reports have stated Childress was scheduled to meet with retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) Thursday.
Patriots | Were interested in Harvin - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:29:26 -0700 Sid Hartman, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he believed the New England Patriots would have selected WR Percy Harvin had the team not chosen him. "New England was right in there. They were right behind us (with the 23rd pick)," Childress said. "No, they didn't think we'd take him (because of off-the-field) issues. Remember, they have our receivers coach there now. So they thought they could hold ... and he'd come to them. They were down there working him out the day after I was there. And (Harvin) wasn't supposed to tell anybody, and I was trying to pull that out of him, who that was. So, it was a little cat-and-mouse game that occurred."
Vikings | P. Williams underwent surgery - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:45:09 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said DT Pat Williams (knee) underwent minor knee surgery during the offseason.
Vikings | Childress says team not involved in Cutler talks - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:56:11 -0700 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said the Vikings did not attempt to acquire QB Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos.
Vikings | Childress attends USC Pro Day - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:15:03 -0700 Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress attended the Pro Day at the University of Southern California.
Vikings | Optimistic about signing Winfield to extension - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:04:22 -0700 Chip Scoggins, of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings are hopeful of signing CB Antoine Winfield to a contract extension. He is entering the final year of his deal with the team. Head coach Brad Childress said talks are ongoing and noted they have had really good conversations with his agent, Ashanti Webb.
Vikings | Talking to Winfield about extension - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:35:01 -0700 Tim Yotter, of Scout.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings are talking to CB Antoine Winfield about a possible contract extension. "We're in a pretty good dialogue with his agent right now. Yeah, that's ongoing. (We'd) like to get him done," head coach Brad Childress said. "With the (uncertain) future with the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) the way it is, I'd love to have him for a couple more years. I say couple, but it could be one, could be two, could be three."
Vikings | Yet to make decision on Tahi offer sheet - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:08:07 -0700 Tim Yotter, of VikingUpdate.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have not made a decision yet on FB Naufahu Tahi, head coach Brad Childress said Wednesday, March 25. The Vikings tendered Tahi at the lowest level, for $1.01 million, but the Cincinnati Bengals signed Tahi to a $1.4 million offer sheet. The Vikings have until Friday, March 27, to match the offer or lose Tahi without any compensation in return.
Vikings | Childress interested in bringing Kleinsasser back - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:35:43 -0800 The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has indicated interest in bringing back impending free-agent TE Jim Kleinsasser.
Vikings | Childress has talked with Frerotte - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:06:07 -0800 Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he has had several discussions with impending free-agent QB Gus Frerotte about the possibility of re-signing with the team. Childress said Frerotte could compete for the starting job if he returns.
Vikings | Allen recovering from injuries - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:50:59 -0800 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said DE Jared Allen (knee, shoulder) is recovering from shoulder and knee injuries he suffered during the season and is getting ready to play in the 2009 Pro Bowl.
Vikings | Childress discusses quarterback situation - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:05:06 -0800 Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, report Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he felt like QB Tarvaris Jackson took a step forward this season, but the team will look to see what is available via trade, draft and free agency in terms of quarterbacks.
Vikings | Childress says P. Williams' status improving - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:21:17 -0800 Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings DL Pat Williams (shoulder) is questionable for the team's playoff game, although head coach Brad Childress feels Williams' status has been improving during the week. "I have seen him make a progression all week," Childress said of Williams. "It will be a matter of what he can accomplish here in the next 48 hours. He's definitely ascending right now." When asked if he will play, Williams said, "Find out Sunday."
Vikings | P. Williams to be a game-time decision for Wild Card game - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:10:04 -0800 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DT Pat Williams (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 1. Head coach Brad Childress said Williams will be a game-time decision for the team's Wild Card playoff game. Childress said Williams could do more damage to his shoulder if he plays.
Vikings | P. Williams does some work Wednesday - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:52:52 -0800 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said DT Pat Williams (shoulder) did some individual drills, some running and worked on a tackling dummy during practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. The team will see how his shoulder responds Thursday, Jan. 1, before deciding the next step.
Vikings | Edwards injured in Week 17 - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:48:42 -0800 The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards (knee) suffered a left knee injury in Week 17. Head coach Brad Childress had no update on his condition Monday, Dec. 29.
Vikings | P. Williams hoping to play in playoff game - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:43:03 -0800 The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings DL Pat Williams (shoulder) is planning to do everything possible to play in the team's playoff game. Head coach Brad Childress said Monday, Dec. 29, that Williams will "try to make that push to this weekend" but was noncommittal about whether he would be able to suit up for the game. "We'll just have to see what his functional strength is like as he gets out there and goes through the week," Childress said.
Vikings | Jackson to start in Week 17 - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:56:03 -0800 NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said QB Tarvaris Jackson will start in the team's Week 17 game.
Vikings | P. Williams out 2-6 weeks - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:44:52 -0800 Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings DT Pat Williams (shoulder) will miss two to six weeks with a fractured scapula, according to head coach Brad Childress.
Vikings | J. Allen hopeful to play in Week 15 - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:56:37 -0800 The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen (knee) said it is up to head coach Brad Childress and head trainer Eric Sugarman to determine whether he will play in Week 15. However, Allen added they will have a hard time convincing him he won't be ready. "It's almost an impossible task," Allen said. "But I have a lot of respect for those guys, so I do listen to their opinion. Sometimes you have to get an outside view."
Vikings | Frerotte misses practice Thursday - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:19:21 -0800 Minnesota Vikings QB Gus Frerotte (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 11. Head coach Brad Childress said if Frerotte is healthy he will start but indications are QB Tarvaris Jackson will start in Week 15.
Vikings | Frerotte misses practice Wednesday - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:32:19 -0800 Minnesota Vikings QB Gus Frerotte (back) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 10, and his status for Week 15 is unclear. Head coach Brad Childress said Frerotte would start the game if he is healthy. QB Tarvaris Jackson would start if Frerotte is unable to play.
Vikings | Frerotte could start if he misses practice - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:02:03 -0800 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said it is possible for QB Gus Frerotte (back) to start in Week 15 without practicing this week.
Vikings | Frerotte's status for Week 15 unknown - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:24:26 -0800 Minnesota Vikings QB Gus Frerotte (back) left the team's Week 14 game with a lower-back bruise, but head coach Brad Childress did not give any new information about Frerotte's status for Week 15. Childress said Frerotte would start if he is healthy. QB Tarvaris Jackson could start the game if Frerotte is unable to play.
Vikings | Frerotte very sore following game - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:26:59 -0800 Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said QB Gus Frerotte (back) suffered a low back contusion during Week 14 and was "very sore" following the game. Childress was not sure if the injury could worsen.
Vikings | Childress praises T. Jackson - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:26:37 -0800 Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress praised QB Tarvaris Jackson following the team's Week 14 win over the Detroit Lions. "You can't say enough about Tarvaris coming into the game and how he played," Childress said. "I thought he did a great job coming in, moving the football around, converting few third downs and directing the show. He knew exactly what he was doing."
Vikings | Peterson limited in practice Thursday - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:53:35 -0800 Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 4, but his absence for part of the practice was not injury related. Head coach Brad Childress said it was his decision to sit Peterson for a portion of practice.
Vikings | Taylor to get more playing time - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:25:49 -0800 Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said the team plans on using RB Chester Taylor quite a bit in the last five games. Taylor has been playing in almost every third-down situation and in the two-minute offense. It is not certain how Taylor will be used but the team wants to keep RB Adrian Peterson fresh.
Vikings | Childress optimistic about Allen's availability - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:57:09 -0800 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is optimistic DL Jared Allen (shoulder) will be able to play in the team's Week 12 game.
Vikings | Ciurciu injured in Week 11 - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:47:27 -0800 Minnesota Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu (hand) was injured early in the team's Week 11 game. Head coach Brad Childress said there will be an update on Ciurciu Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Vikings | Gordon carted off in Week 10 - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:02:05 -0800 CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings CB Charles Gordon (ankle) was carted off the field in the team's Week 10 game after suffering a severe ankle injury. Head coach Brad Childress said Gordon needed to have a pin inserted into his leg, which indicated a bad break. He likely will miss the rest of the season.
Vikings | Severity of Allen's injury unknown - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:15:55 -0800 Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he will not know more about the extent of the injury to DL Jared Allen (shoulder) until the results of the MRI are viewed. Allen may miss the team's Week 10 game.
Vikings | Allen sprains AC joint in right shoulder - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:47:07 -0800 Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said during his press conference Monday, Nov. 3, that DL Jared Allen (shoulder) sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder during the team's Week 9 game. | 
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