Tag Archives: Brad Childress
Vikings’ enabling of Favre puts Minnesota’s present – and future – up in air
Is there anyone out there who feels a shred of pity for the Minnesota Vikings with their current struggles and daily Favre, Favre, Favre drama? I certainly don’t, because they’re getting exactly what they paid for. Perhaps some might consider it a low blow, considering his past, but Favre is the addict, and the Vikings [...]
Brian Westbrook to be Released: Where Will He Go?
So much for waiting to see if Brian Westbrook would take a pay-cut and stick with the Philadelphia Eagles. After months of speculation on his future playing career, with or without the Eagles, we at least finally know that Westbrook is no longer going to be playing in Philadelphia. And despite letting go one of [...]
Minnesota to Pursue Donovan McNabb if Brett Favre Retires?
The speculation began when ProFootballTalk‘s Mike Florio started talking about the possibility that the Minnesota Vikings may not want Brett Favre to return for the 2010 season. The mere thought that Brad Childress and Co. were done with the one year Brett Favre experiment then raised questions: If not Favre, then who? Tarvaris Jackson? Sage [...]
NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 16: Favre and the Vikings Should Get Back on Track
Most leagues are gone and forgotten by this time of the NFL season, but somewhere out there, fantasy football still reigns in the hearts of fierce competitors. And for those mighty few that set their line-ups in a frenzy and in great worry, we here at The Red Zone Report are still working hard to [...]
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 24th): Matthew Stafford and Anthony Gonzalez go on IR, Percy Harvin completely healthy, and more
Matthew Stafford Done For Year Stafford has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season with shoulder and knee injuries. The Lions liked what they saw from their rookie franchise passer, and don’t feel rushing him back for two meaningless games would benefit their future. Drew Stanton is expected to make the start [...]
State Of The Vikings: All Is Well In Minnesota
The title (as most are) can be deceiving. “All” may not be well in Minnesota. After all, the Vikings are coming off of two ugly road losses in their past three games, both of which their offense has failed top 17 points, and has executed extremely poorly on third downs. But aside from that, yes, [...]
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 21st): Brett Favre almost benched, DeAngelo Williams hurts ankle, Brian Westbrook ready to play, and more
Vikings’ Childress Wanted to Pull Favre Against Panthers Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress reportedly attempted to pull Brett Favre in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the star quarterback refused to exit the game. Reports suggest that Childress wanted to take Favre out due to the Vikings having the lead, [...]
Five Things To Watch For: Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings drafted the explosive and dynamic Percy Harvin, courted future Hall of Famer Brett Favre, and now are dealing with an MCL injury to Tarvaris Jackson. While we may never be able to fully close the door on Favre, at least Minnesota can focus on their new, electrifying player, and finding out who their [...]
Will the failed courtship of Favre haunt the Vikings’ 2009 season?
First and foremost, regardless of any “No chance” quotes coming from Brad Childress, let’s all agree that this whole “Favre thing” isn’t quite dead yet. There have been tiny birds chirping from tall trees about a possible Favre signing mid-way through August, rather than mid-season. But biting on hearsay, a coach’s words that you can [...]
Favre continues to work out despite retirement
Despite reports from the Minneapolis Star Tribune and ESPN that Brett Favre is staying retired, NFL Network’s Scott Hanson is reporting that Favre will continue throwing and working out, just in case he gets “the itch” to play again. Well, that might be the first logical thing we’ve seen out of this whole fiasco. Okay, [...]
