I recently was accused of being a micromanager.
I responded by providing the person with specific, detailed, step-by-step instructions as to the correct procedure for shoving it up his ass.
But there are plenty of control freaks out there. One of them is Vikings coach Brad Childress.
On Wednesday, Childress spoke with Bob Sansavere of the St. Paul Pioneer Press regarding the question of whether the coach micromanages his staff and players.
“[Y]ou certainly have to
have your hands in facets of everything,” Childress said. “If anything, I’ve learned not
to micromanage.”
Childress specifically has been accused of being too rigid with quarterbacks like Brad Johnson and Gus Frerotte.
Childress also told Sansavere that the Sunday night issue with Favre has been “overblown,” explaining that “[d]iscussions on the sideline happen throughout sports.”
We agree, and we think the issue wouldn’t have been overblown if Favre had answered the question that way when he was asked about the “heated discussion” after the game. Instead, Favre ran his mouth about Childress wanting to pull his quarterback, sparking an issue that has dominated NFL news discussion, especially with Minnesota’s next appearance being another prime-time December road game.
And as we’ve previously pointed out, Favre has won this battle. Whether the Vikings win the war — or even another game — remains to be seen.
To late Chilly, the cat’s out of the bag. No matter what he says now, everybody knows that Billy Joe is in charge.
“I recently was accused of being a micromanager. ”
This explains the Front Page Express feel of your website Mike.
Hopefully he keeps micromanaging so Favre doesn’t come back next year
Well if Childress is the control freak that you indicate he is, what the hell was he thinking bringing in an insubordinate, coach killing cancer like Favre in in the first place?
I guess everyone will sell their soul for a price, and for Chilly that price was job security and a contract extension.
It goes without saying that things will inevitably implode. Chilly will eventually get fired, and Favre, continuing his scorched earth campaign, will destroy his third team in as many years.
Favre is fading. That’s a fact.
Chilly is right to want to rest him.
Bert ran his mouth? No kidding?
That was the story, his “heated discussion” was nothing. But you can always count on him to run his mouth. He has his own agenda. You have to wait five years to get into the Hall. That will give some perspective to his career. I think people will realize his stats are the product of playing so many more games than other QB’s. I think he’ll go in as the Ironman, but not as dthe greatest field general, unless he wins another trophy. Or there is a drug scandal and he doesn’t go in at all.
I realize its Christmas Eve but this story appears to be the gift that keeps on giving.
The more Mr. Noodle and his dominatrix talk about this story, the less time they will have to prepare for their next football game. Should they lose (small chance of that happening, it’s the Bears after all), the Viking fans will protest by not buying playoff tickets but the question is, will anyone notice the difference.
The real question is has Chilly learned how to microbrew? Cause if he can come up with anything close to Dead Guy Ale, I’m in…
http://www.rogue.com/beers/dead-guy-ale-label.jpg
I don’t know about you being a micromanager, but you sure do know how to beat a dead horse…
on a serious note; Merry Christmas/Festivus/etc to everyone. Whatever anyone’s religion please keep our troops in your thoughts as you enjoy your families and cozy homes this Holiday season.
Man, would I love to see the Bears win Monday night.
In any event, Minnesota is one and done come playoff time.
I’d just like to wish everyone – including Cowboy fans and other heathens – a very MERRY CHRISTMAS
May you celebrate the birth of Our Lord in any manner you see fit.
And a special shout-out to the military for ensuring our freedom to do so.
And as we’ve previously pointed out, Favre has won this battle. Whether the Vikings win the war — or even another game — remains to be seen.
Here’s an idea. How about we don’t see another meaningless bullshit story about this until they lose another game.
Florio, what coaches in the league don’t micromanage? They all do – you have to for job preservation. The top teams are so close in talent that being all-over the fine details can make the difference between a W or a L. Chilly’s problem is that he has a bad case of “foot in mouth” disease and he sweats the small stuff – the stuff he should just walk away from, or deal with at a later time. Big difference between that and micromanaging.
You’re reaching again on this one. If you can rationally explain to me how Parcells, Belichik, Jimmy Johnson, Bill Walsh and Chuck Noll are / were not micromanagers you’ll get the Pulitzer for excellence in sports tabloid writing for 2009. Chilly’s just a dope.
Pull it together for the playoffs Chili! Make these PFT doubters and haters eat their words!
Favre won this battle? If Childress pulls him, Childress will have the support of the team and the fans.
Just keep trying to manufacture a controversy. It’s pretty sad. I guess there is nothing else to talk about.
including Cowboy fans and other heathens
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LOLOL
Farve in charge??? No. Will he be treated like a child, no. Both these people are taking hits, but really would this be any different if Dungy tried to real in Manning?
@MastaFace
Let’s just bring the kids home, our freedoms have decreased since they started fighting. Not because Achmed and his goat in a cave have reduced them, it’s our elected marionettes masquerading as public servants that have reduced them. Bring them home now and let the bankers fight the war, they make the profits.
Brett who?
John Elway never had these issues with Shanahan
hayward giablommi says:
December 24, 2009 8:50 AM
Well if Childress is the control freak that you indicate he is, what the hell was he thinking bringing in an insubordinate, coach killing cancer like Favre in in the first place?
I guess everyone will sell their soul for a price, and for Chilly that price was job security and a contract extension.
It goes without saying that things will inevitably implode. Chilly will eventually get fired, and Favre, continuing his scorched earth campaign, will destroy his third team in as many years.
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch, 4 players don’t show up for practice or are late and sent home.
Moss is pouting and needs to be babied and defended. Now only does he play when he wants to play, he practices when he wants to practice.
How bout you worry about cleaning your own house before thinking of someone else’s?
oh wait, that was just a media overblown story, right? Do I smell irony?
Yeah right Chilly, and Favre has learned to not be a drama queen. You two deserve each other. I’m predicting a loss this week in Chicago, a loss next week against the Giants, and one and done in the Playoffs. Then let the Favre offseason drama begin once again.
Favre/Chilly is just this week’s Randy Moss. I notice there hasn’t been ANYTHING said of his performance last week. 70 yds and a TD, and over 50+ yards and a TD not tracked because of pass interference he took.
# d.b.cooper says: December 24, 2009 8:57 AM
Man, would I love to see the Bears win Monday night.
In any event, Minnesota is one and done come playoff time.
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If those things happen. will you shut up?
Mike, you and all the other negative posting will have your chance to bring this story back to life when the Vikings lose in the playoffs. The only way this story will die is if the Vikes win the Super Bowl. The reason the Vikes lose will not be because of the team that beat them but the dispute between the coach and Favre.
@JimmySmith
Mr. Noodle and his dominatrix…LOL
That means he has come to terms with being Favre’s b*tch?
Gotta love it Chilly is bretts bitch
Your the head coach your the guy that is ment to manage not some over hill ego nut job that will cost a good team a shot this year
Who has done their job and earned there money?
Favre cer5tainly has.
I can’t say the same for childress. In his fourth year . One playoff appearance and zno playoff wins.
You can’t blame that on Brett Favre.
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f those things happen. will you shut up?
# gopher says: December 24, 2009 9:28 AM
Mike, you and all the other negative posting will have your chance to bring this story back to life when the Vikings lose in the playoffs. The only way this story will die is if the Vikes win the Super Bowl. The reason the Vikes lose will not be because of the team that beat them but the dispute between the coach and Favre.
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Or the vikings won’t win the super bowl because there at least 5 or 6 better teams in league right now. Philly, SD, Indy, NO, Az and probably Dallas are all better right now. That isn’t before bringing playoffs favre into the equation. People like to say his emotion is a great attribute but it’s what causes him to throw to well covered receivers on virtually every down when its crunch time.
A_Rodg12 says:
December 24, 2009 9:27 AM
Yeah right Chilly, and Favre has learned to not be a drama queen. You two deserve each other. I’m predicting a loss this week in Chicago, a loss next week against the Giants, and one and done in the Playoffs. Then let the Favre offseason drama begin once again.
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Cancel the rest of the season for the Vikes then.
Some asshat who shits in the top part of the toilet said they aren’t going to win another game this year.
Remember if you plan to rob a bank you create a false alarm fire on the other side of town. Think of all the coaches who are happy the false alarm isnt on their side of town. I guess the same applies to qb’s also. Caldwell, Phillips, and all the rest get to sit back and enjoy their status at the expense of the Vikings, who surely had one lousy off night. Don’t count out a Viking comeback.
Let’s just bring the kids home, our freedoms have decreased since they started fighting. Not because Achmed and his goat in a cave have reduced them, it’s our elected marionettes masquerading as public servants that have reduced them. Bring them home now and let the bankers fight the war, they make the profits.
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Excellent!!!
“Meanwhile, back at the ranch, 4 players don’t show up for practice or are late and sent home.”
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Thats exactly right. It’s called team discipline. Think anybody in the Patriots organization questions who’s in charge?
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“Moss is pouting and needs to be babied and defended. Now only does he play when he wants to play, he practices when he wants to practice.”
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Your opinion. The “experts” have spoken, and by and large, they don’t share your opinion.
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“How bout you worry about cleaning your own house before thinking of someone else’s?”
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Because I’m not a paid employee of the Patriots. There’s nothing for me to clean. I’m an observer and I call things like I see ‘em.
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“oh wait, that was just a media overblown story, right? Do I smell irony?”
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Once I’m of the opinion that Randy Moss is a cancer destroying my team, I’ll be the first one to call for him to be moved out. Won’t matter, because the Patriots organization actually has a backbone, and if they think he’s a problem, they’ll be proactive.
Must say Chilly seems to have replaced micro-management with action prostration. With the Bus Cook’s tool he’s certainly gotten good at it.
SCHISM!!!
Percy,
I’m not going to drive all the way to your fag hang out in Loring Park just to see your midget ass. Keep talking smack on the internet you little bitch. I can’t wait for your B@LLSHIT TEAM TO CHOKE. CUZ THEY WILL, YOUR QB IS SOFT UPSTAIRS! WE KNOW THIS VERY WELL.
Man up Chilly! Pull Brett for the meaningless Bears game. End his consecutive games streak. It will prove that you are the man in the gayfest with Favre, and we will see if brett really “doesn’t care about the records.” Grow some balls!
Mike Florio says:
Childress also told Sansavere that the Sunday night issue with Favre has been “overblown,” explaining that “[d]iscussions on the sideline happen throughout sports.”
We agree…
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Weird, the guy who thinks the story was overblown is the same guy who ran about 15 posts about it to garner page hits. This site has taken a nosedive since joining NBC.
The issue is overblown on PFT and ESPN. PFT pounds the drum because Florio has a stick up his ass about Favre and needs to justify his paycheck (don’t let the law license lapse). ESPN beats the dead horse for another ratings bonanza Monday night. If this were a non-Favre and non-Vikings story related to MNF, Florio would be pointing the finger at ESPN.
BTW, why is Florio still allowed to make weekly picks? Picking the Washington football team for the Super Bowl should be a disqualifier. Did Bonzo the idiot monkey fling that pick at you?
I have an idea…..why doesn’t Deanna take a deuce on #4′s face and then have chilly sit on it making a ziggy wilf fantastica sandwich. Seriously, aren’t we all tired of this crappy story?
The Vikes have a coach named Chilly,
who brought in a QB hillbilly,
things were good til Brett got mad,
that’s when he said to Brad,
On your knees and take care of my Willy!
So what. So what.
hayward giablommi says: December 24, 2009 8:50 AM
Well if Childress is the control freak that you indicate he is, what the hell was he thinking bringing in an insubordinate, coach killing cancer like Favre in in the first place?
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What coaches has he “killed”? Mangini? He was on the way out, Favre was a last ditch effort to save his job, and a 5 win improvement wasn’t enough.
Sherman? His poor GM ability did him in. When he was stripped of his GM duites and Thompson came in, nothing short of a Super Bowl would have saved Sherman, and that wasn’t happening with Thompson blowing up the team.
Ray Rhodes? This was the biggest joke of a hiring ever. He was one and done from the beginning.
These are the 3 coaches who have been fired when Favre was their QB. Which one did he kill? I don’t see any, but I did see a coach whose head was being called for last year get a contract extension this year because of the teams’ improvement with Favre. I guess he really killed Childress, too, didn’t he?
pretty much..
he’s learned to accept that he’s Bret Favre’s bitch
Honestly, watch the video of the sideline kerfuffle and tell me this isn’t the most overblown story of the year. The whole thing is absolutely redicurous!
jeff says:
December 24, 2009 10:06 AM:
Cancel the rest of the season for the Vikes then.
Some asshat who shits in the top part of the toilet said they aren’t going to win another game this year.
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Merry Christmas to you too jeff! D-Bag.
“Whether the Vikings win the war — or even another game — remains to be seen.”
Florio= Drama Queen
Question of the day: Does PFT have any dignity left?
…Cause Brett may bench you Chilly!!!
Col. Klink…what a wet noodle.
Can you imagine Favre trying to pull this crap with Parcells or Jimmy Johnson???, or better yet Halas, Lombardi, or Ditka!!! LOL
1stngoal says:
December 24, 2009 11:48 AM
Col. Klink…what a wet noodle.
Can you imagine Favre trying to pull this crap with Parcells or Jimmy Johnson???, or better yet Halas, Lombardi, or Ditka!!! LOL
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Can you imagine any of these coaches not letting a 19 year vet audible?
I always laugh when I seen vikings fans trying to say that this all over-blown by the media and that since favre and chillie say everything is fine it must be. Do you people not remember the last two off seasons when the media would go nuts over every text he sent when he was retired? Do you not remember that whatever his situation was, it was the exact opposite of what he would say in public? We tried to warn you guys about him but you didn’t listen. I know your sphincters are slowly starting to clench but don’t let that blind your ability to look at this guy for what he is.
Any coach or manager worth his SALT, and wants to keep his job, and has to know how far he can lead or PUSH any good player on his team, and Brett Favre is no exception…
If this coach has any knowledge on HOW to plan and execute this game, and expecially has a goal to win a “S” bowl, HOW can he afford to get mad, and stay mad at a player like B/F is ?
He is simply one of the best NFL quarterbacks in NFL history….or just watch him play IF U doubt this.
And his big mouth at times, like most of US have also, takes nothing away from his game….
Sure B/F is a prima donna, but what kind of ego and talent DOES anyone think makes a man of this sports caliber…?
People who express some of the commets I am reading here, are not really sports minded, or they have simply lost their minds completely…
Favre is a coach killer? Where do these idiots come from? He’s gotten 2 coaches and 1 GM big fat contract extentions over the last 3 years.
btw, all of Minn and every single player on the Vikings team backs Favre.
Childress is an idiot. No one has ever accused him of being an offensive or defensive guru.
Vikes were outcoached and outplayed by Carolina and the Cardinals. But they are good teams, and sometimes you’re going to get outplayed.
Pulling Favre, who is throwing the ball a lot better than Brady, would be totally counterproductive.
Let’s blame Favre if the running game is dead and the O line doesn’t give him time to throw.
Makes as much sense as blaming Adrian for everything.
What should be addressed is why Childress cannot make second half adjustments or get the running game going.
Favre knows a lot more about football than Childress. 3 time MVP, 2 superbowls, eh?
Chilly knows talent and brings it to the team, but he does not know how to lead a team. He is far too hands on about everything and needs to give veteran quarterbacks more say when they are *ACTUALLY ON THE FIELD*. And his (oh I have a degree in psychology) so I’m better and know more about everything attitude is disgusting. May he rot like Gus Frerotte.
Farves sweet Hair says:
December 24, 2009 10:47 AM
Percy,
I’m not going to drive all the way to your fag hang out in Loring Park just to see your midget ass. Keep talking smack on the internet you little bitch. I can’t wait for your B@LLSHIT TEAM TO CHOKE. CUZ THEY WILL, YOUR QB IS SOFT UPSTAIRS! WE KNOW THIS VERY WELL.
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LMAO!! Like the vuture I am,I came in and picked your eyes out tool! Look at yourself and that post of yours. Like a fine surgeon,I took you apart and now I OWN you! You are my lil bitch. Have a Merry Christmas, make sure you think of Pervy when you munching stale fruit cake and poking that XXXL cheese eating old lady of yours! – The Grinch who stole your little mind
Chilly is a buffoon. He should have benched Favre and suspended his ass for insubordination.
No one wonders whose in charge in the Patriots locker room. And if the Vikings and Patriots played today, who would you put your money on?
Exactly.
Childress is the worst coach with the best talent ever. And he’s spineless. Great coaches don’t let players run the asylum. Great coaches are clever. First round crash.
@ Squash20
how do you take a 2 (deuce) on #4′s face.
I think you meant douche. It’s not like you don;t see that word enough on this site to not know how to spell it.
Chilly messed up…all will be fine now.Things we need to do though.
-We don’t get the running game back on track.We are becoming one dimensional. All passing,how does that happen with AD and Taylor?? Starts up front,O line needs to get it together.
-We don’t get back to the basic fundamentals of defense..tackling correctly. We are an embarrassment at times.
-Our all around coaching doesn’t tighten up. Letting Peppers own you all night is a coaching failure,should never happen.
-Get the ball to Harvin. Where are all those plays coach talked about at the beginning of the season to utilize Harvin?? The kid is dangerous,needs his touches.
-Secondary needs to play like pros…not get burned when the other team decides to play chuck it all day. They look pathetic at times.
Geez, seems like alot to work on. Hope they get it together. O line my main concern.
A sincere bit of advice to Viking fans…back your coach because when Favre goes loose cannon he starts throwing it into coverage etc.
The owners garbage comment about Favre coming back isn’t helping any.. the bigger Lord Favre’s head is the more likely he chokes in the playoffs.
@PurpleNGold
Do not use me as a segue for your anti-American diatribe. Go to Russia if you hate capitalism so much.
And I have never looked for support from any Vikings fan.
Go pound Pervy Harvin up the ass. Then you will both be satisfied.
No, scratch that. That would be promoting child molestation.
A few things (Vikings fan here):
1) This is overblown, but I agree with the poster above… I’m not surprised. People get emotional during games just as much as the fans do watching them…
2) I know Favre is an egomaniac. That’s not news. Quite frankly, I don’t care, neither does anyone else. Favre wants the same Childress and everyone else on the team wants: a ring.
3) Anyone who has watched the Vikings the last 3 years wants Favre calling the plays. That’s the part that’s overblown the most. Farve is changing the gameplan b/c the gameplan largely sucks. I’m quite fine with that. I wouldn’t mind seeing Peterson run more, but if you don’t notice, teams are still daring the Vikings to pass, so I’m prefectly fine with them passing. Until defenses start consistently dropping back into pass coverage, the Vikings would be wise in passing the ball. This is not rocket science. Take what defenses are willing to give you. If they would rather take their chances with Favre then AP, then go with Favre. When they would rather deal with the run, you will see more runs. I’m just disapointed that they didn’t run AP at Peppers given the fact that he was pretty much ignoring the running lane on that side. Neither Favre nor Childress were willing to do that. I’m not sure why.
4) Bring on the Bears… I have a feeling that a very frustrated team is going to take some frustrations out on Chicago and prove that they can win on the road, in the cold, out doors, and on National TV.
MastaFace- …And to think I served this country for the right to freedom and capitalism for assholes like you! Thank god you are the worthless minority…I was happy to for the good people though. You just are not one of them Captain Sodomy
A_Rodg12 says:
December 24, 2009 11:36 AM
jeff says:
December 24, 2009 10:06 AM:
Cancel the rest of the season for the Vikes then.
Some asshat who shits in the top part of the toilet said they aren’t going to win another game this year.
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Merry Christmas to you too jeff! D-Bag.
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It’s not my fault you are an upper decker sort of guy.
Merry shittsmas to you too!
Hey PurpleNGold,
Your name indicates that you’re a Vikings fan, and that’s great….but please don’t EVER give Jimmy any credit for anything!
Merry Christmas, everybody! Lay down your swizzle sticks for a few days, OK! Pick up the battle after a break. It’s only a game, guys.
Hey Pervy
Put down your GI Joe doll, your mother’s calling you for dinner.
Make sure you eat your vegetables so you can grow up to be a man.
You know Jimmy and Bob
And Supersucker and
Shitterson,
Favre’s sweet Hair and Emoney
And green&bold and irishgary.
But do you recall
The most famous PFT douche bag of all?
MastaFace the brain dead poster
Always wrote stupid crap
And if you ever read it
You just had to give it back.
All of the other Pack fans
Used to laugh and never had his back
When Pervy trucked his dumb ass
With lots of foul mouthed smack.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Florio came to Pervy’s hand
Was sick of MastFaces stupid shit
so decided to have him banned.
Then all the PFT laughed
At how MastaFace fell in Pervy’s noose
But you are going to be remembered forever
As PFT’s all times biggest DOUCHE!!!
Merry Christmas MastaFace!
Hey footballrulz – (AKA jackass) I’m pretty sure I meant deuce….as in TAKE A SH!T…ever heard the expression before? Take off your #4 jersey and stupid Vikes horn hat for a little bit and relax.
Championship!
GO VIKES!