Childress to get new deal "soon"

It appears a resolution to the Brad Childress negotiations is in the works and that the Minnesota head coach will gain a new contract in the near future. Sources close to the Vikings said that Childress, who is 8-1 and who has increased the team's victories with each year he's been in Minnesota, will be rewarded with a contract "soon," though they were not specific.

It is unclear what is left to be done, but there are, sources said, no major obstacles left and an announcement is expected.

At $2 million annually, Childress is the lowest-paid coach in the NFC North, but sources said that will change -- with Childress expected to at least double his annual salary. A settlement had been expected by the team's Nov. 8 bye, but negotiations slowed considerably and there was a feeling by last week that nothing might be accomplished for some time. That feeling has changed, so much so that sources now feel confident an announcement could be made shortly.

And one should because Childress deserves to be rewarded. His job was on the line this season, his fourth with the Vikings, and it was common knowledge that he had to win to be retained. So Childress did what he could, sticking out his neck for Brett Favre when there was a question within the organization whether adding him was the right move. Childress argued that Favre would make the Vikings a Super Bowl threat, and at 8-1, they are. The move paid off for the Vikings and, now, it will pay off for Brad Childress.

People like you crack me up, and there are a lot of them here in Minneapolis. So should I infer from your inane post that as coach you think he is lousy, but as a GM (which he essentially is, without the official title), he is outstanding?

First of all, who is primarily responsible for assembling the Vkings ultra-talented current roster??? That's right, it's Chilly. With owner Zygi Wilf's consent, he chose to go after Steve Hutchinson, Bernard Berrian, Jared Allen, Chet Taylor, Ryan Longwell, Vianthe Shiancoe, and Brett Favre AND was responsible for the following draft picks during his tenure (ALL STARTERS): Chad Greenway, Cedric Griffin, Ray Edwards, Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice, Tyrell Johnson, John Sullivan, Percy Harvin, and Phil Loadholt. There are several other Childress picks that are also contributing backups. Name a few other NFL head coaches OR General Managers who have done better in the past four years. He has also done a great job at manageing the team's salary cap and making tough decisions to let players like Matt Birk go because he knew their young replacement (in this case, John Sullivan) could do the job for a LOT less money. Yes, he let Darren Sharper go, but as any Vikings fan could tell you he had a horrible season in 2008.

Secondly, why don't you outline some specifics about "the terrible coaching ability" of Chilly as you see it. Not surprisingly, you offer no examples of this, you just rip him for being a "below average coach". You're an idiot. The players love him, and not only has he done a tremendous job of putting together a Super Bowl-caliber team by making some great (and sometimes risky) personnel decisions, he has created a team with great chemistry that continues to get better. Head coaches in the NFL do very little actual "coaching" - that task is left to the coordinators and position coaches, but he has improved his clock management and has been much better than most at replay challenges and 4th-down conversions.

So instead of being lazy and wasting our time with your unfounded opinions that are not supported by any facts, why don't you just pipe down, rube.

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blackngold66 Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Aug 17, 2006	Posted on: November 18, 2009 2:46 pm Score: 118 Childress to get new deal "soon" Please NO. I was afraid of this. The Vikings talent on the field has hidden the terrible coaching ability of Brad Childress. Having Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, quality receivers, the best O-line in the NFL, an automatic kicker, and one of the top defenses can mask A LOT of coaches' problems. Childress is the perfect example of a below average coach who is going to get rewarded because of his team. It was clear that when they had above average teams he was underachieving. Now with a GREAT team he is letting them do the work. I mean, who COULDN'T coach this team to a 14-2 type of season. Hey, if Childress proves he is a winner and leads them to a Super Bowl, then sure sign him up for another 4 years, but don't reward the guy for going 8-1 with a Super Bowl caliber team. Wait to make sure he doesn't let them flake out and lose in the divisional round of the playoffs. Wait to see if he can win in the playoffs, then give him a big contract. I know it's hard to criticize any coach if their team is 8-1, but put it this way - if there coach was someone like, say, Bill Cowher, this team would be 9-0 and winning in dominating fashion. It doesn't have to be Cowher, but any good coach. Childress is a below average coach with an outstanding team. Let's not confuse him for an outstanding coach. [ Reply to Comment ]
smackey69 Reputation: 95 Level: Superstar Since: Apr 3, 2009	Posted on: November 18, 2009 2:57 pm Score: 65 Childress to get new deal "soon" WHY!! childress is a terrible coach.... the only reason the team is doing good is cause of hte players. he makes so many stupid call a game its unreal... he's the one that wanted Tavaris Jackson to be our quarterback of the Century.... loook how that turned out... [ Reply to Comment ]
ozark Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 25, 2006	Posted on: November 18, 2009 3:01 pm Score: 84 Childress to get new deal "soon" In other news: alcohol consumption in Minnesota rises ten-fold on football Sundays as a natural protection against a nearly unwatchable team (at times). [ Reply to Comment ]
VIKESTOTHEBOWL Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Aug 5, 2008	Posted on: November 18, 2009 3:01 pm Score: 123 Childress to get new deal "soon" I agree with you. Let's wait and see if the Vikes finish strong and make a run to the super bowl. There are a lot of coaches out there that would have the Vikings in the same position they are now. Let's not forget that the Packers got back in the game and the Ravens should have won the game after the Vikes were up big on both. He is not a good game coach he isn't very good at making changes that can win games. If they get to the super bowl then yes give him a new contract with a nice raise otherwise just wait and see. [ Reply to Comment ]
kterpp Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 15, 2006	Posted on: November 18, 2009 3:11 pm Score: 115 Childress to get new deal "soon" Are you people serious??? He's improved his winning percentage every year he has been there......He realizes Jackson isnt the future and goes and takes a gamble on Farve and it paid off...If he was no good then player wouldnt want to play for him and they have! You can have all the talent in the world and not win a SB if the players dont like you as a coach. You all go on to say if he takes em the Super Bowl then sign him in the same breath you say he isnt a good caoch and makes poor decisions......so if you really thought all those negative things about him WHY sign him even if he wins or gets to the Super Bowl. Good for him taking this team and making it a winner and good for him for getting a new contract. [ Reply to Comment ]
Chefjdt Reputation: 71 Level: Pro Since: Jan 3, 2008	Posted on: November 18, 2009 3:22 pm Score: 138 Childress to get new deal "soon" As a Packer fan, I find this funny. I understand that he has increased his win total each season, but it's amazing what some talent on a roster can do for someone! His play calling is questionable at best and he is not good at making changes on the fly when other teams adjust to his schemes. Now being a Pakcer fan, I say keep him around for years, but since the Packers have a coach who fits into the same mold, I guess it really doesn't matter b/c it will not be a battle of coaching when they play as much as a battle of talent which right now Minnesota has an edge on b/c they have someone willing to spend on free agents, but that is another story in itself! [ Reply to Comment ]
lovellralph Reputation: 53 Level: Pro Since: Aug 19, 2009	Posted on: November 18, 2009 3:35 pm Score: 55 Childress to get new deal "soon" but since the Packers have a coach who fits into the same moldLol, exactly...McCarthy...nuff said. [ Reply to Comment ]
airmoss18 Reputation: 43 Level: Rookie Since: Apr 15, 2009	Posted on: November 18, 2009 3:40 pm Score: 100 blackngold66: The classic NFL rube People like you crack me up, and there are a lot of them here in Minneapolis. So should I infer from your inane post that as coach you think he is lousy, but as a GM (which he essentially is, without the official title), he is outstanding? First of all, who is primarily responsible for assembling the Vkings ultra-talented current roster??? That's right, it's Chilly. With owner Zygi Wilf's consent, he chose to go after Steve Hutchinson, Bernard Berrian, Jared Allen, Chet Taylor, Ryan Longwell, Vianthe Shiancoe, and Brett Favre AND was responsible for the following draft picks during his tenure (ALL STARTERS): Chad Greenway, Cedric Griffin, Ray Edwards, Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice, Tyrell Johnson, John Sullivan, Percy Harvin, and Phil Loadholt. There are several other Childress picks that are also contributing backups. Name a few other NFL head coaches OR General Managers who have done better in the past four years. He has also done a great job at manageing the team's salary cap and making tough decisions to let players like Matt Birk go because he knew their young replacement (in this case, John Sullivan) could do the job for a LOT less money. Yes, he let Darren Sharper go, but as any Vikings fan could tell you he had a horrible season in 2008. Secondly, why don't you outline some specifics about "the terrible coaching ability" of Chilly as you see it. Not surprisingly, you offer no examples of this, you just rip him for being a "below average coach". You're an idiot. The players love him, and not only has he done a tremendous job of putting together a Super Bowl-caliber team by making some great (and sometimes risky) personnel decisions, he has created a team with great chemistry that continues to get better. Head coaches in the NFL do very little actual "coaching" - that task is left to the coordinators and position coaches, but he has improved his clock management and has been much better than most at replay challenges and 4th-down conversions. So instead of being lazy and wasting our time with your unfounded opinions that are not supported by any facts, why don't you just pipe down, rube. [ Reply to Comment ]
RollingHills Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 3, 2007	Posted on: November 18, 2009 3:57 pm Score: 119 Childress to get new deal "soon" I have to agree with airmoss, I think Childress has done an excellent job assembling this team.. remember that before him (Childress), Troy Williamson was chosen over 5 future All-Pros. As a near 40 year fan of the Vikings, I believe the cause for this hatred can be attributed to Bud Grant. We have been unable to fill his shoes, the 1970s run being the best in franchise history. Jerry Burns, Les Steckel, Denny Green, Mike Tice .. it never mattered. Steckel was awful, but was hated no less than Green or Burns. We hold all of our coaches up to Bud, and they all come short. Green was run out on a rail, and all he did was draft Randy Moss and make the playoffs frequently. No, here in Minnesota we like to blame coaches before players. Owners before players. If i had a nickel for every Vikings fan who talks negatively about Childress I could fill a few of the 10,000 lakes with coins. He may not be a great play caller ... but what, Tice was better? You would trade him for the Packers' coach? The Lions? No, we hate our coaches, because Bud Grant was a local legend. We went to 3 Super Bowls in 4 years. He was good. [ Reply to Comment ]
minny faithful Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 29, 2008	Posted on: November 18, 2009 4:18 pm Score: 154 Childress to get new deal "soon" Completely agree, airmoss 18. There was a great article in the Star Tribune by Jim Souhan today that talked about how Chilly doesn't care about what other people think. And he shouldn't. Between the Wilf family and Childress, they have completely reshaped the horrid "Love Boat" Vikings into a veteran squad that has not only won football games but also has earned respect among the league. The Vikings are not a team that the media can make fun of anymore. Gone are the days of sideline tantrums, traffic cops, whizzinators and, most of all, losing. Sure, Brad makes questionable calls occasionally and can be conservative at times, but the earth will end before the day that fans agree with every call a coach makes. I'm mean, even Bill Genius is in the dog house right now. Give Brad his extension. [ Reply to Comment ]

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