Brad Childress picks an odd time to poke fun at Brett Favre
Do you know that guy that can’t help but to say stupid things at the most inopportune times? The guy that’s trying to be funny but everything comes out wrong and he only winds up looking like an idiot?
I think Brad Childress is that guy.
Following the Vikings’ dramatic come-from-behind win over the Cardinals on Sunday (a game in which Brett Favre threw for a career-high in yardage and rallied Minnesota from two touchdowns down in the fourth quarter), Childress took the opportunity to poke fun at his aging quarterback.
Asked if he wanted any assurances from owner Zygi Wilf that he would be retained as the Vikings’ head coach for the remainder of the season, Childress said, “No, I’m not going to stand her like Brett Favre and tell you, compassionate, I need a hug. I’m all right.”
Childress’ comment was referring to Favre’s answer to a question on Wednesday in which the quarterback joking said, “Is [Childress] compassionate as in give us a hug or something? Boy, I sure could use one, too.”
Granted, Childress was only taking a stab at some lighthearted humor but a) it wasn’t funny and b) it didn’t make sense to anyone who didn’t hear Favre’s original comment. So Childress came off sounding like a jerk just moments after Favre essentially saved his job with that thrilling victory.
At the end of the day, what Childress said wasn’t a big deal. But this is a man who waived Randy Moss without anyone (most notably Wilf) knowing, was booed by his home crowd when he stepped on the field for pre-game warm ups, then needed Favre to orchestrate a come-from-behind win against a lousy Arizona team and yet he found it appropriate to make a joke at his quarterback’s expense following the game. Just shut up already and be thankful you still have a job.
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I’m starting to like this guy…He told Moss to take a hike and is mocking the Great Brett Farve..
Makes sense to me and maybe it’s time for a few other coaches to take note, step up and say something to these prima donna’s out there but no, we would rather just write it off.
Brett Favre is probably going to go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks ever and he has been in the league for 20 years and plays with injuries that some other players would call season ending i.e. fractured ankle so if the guy wants some special treatment he should get it they pulled him out of retirement to come play for them I wanna see anyone play a professional sport at age 41 and even do have as good as Brett Favre
Favres career accomplishments shouldn’t allow for a free pass moving forward, Anonymous. Yesterday was the perfect example. Prior to the final two series of the ‘comeback’ he was averaging just over 5 yards/attempt, very mediocre. The comeback is great, he deserves credit. But what’s lost in that narrative are the points Favre left on the field (again) with yet another red-zone interception inside the 10 and yet another incompletion later on 4th and goal (inside the 10).
Favre deserves credit for the final drive, yes. Was/is Favre part of the problems with his up and down play in close games this season, absolutely.
Call me a cynic, but I’m not all that terribly impressed with this latest “great comeback” by Favre.
Lest people forget, this was against the Cardinals in their home building. Arizona’s defense is among the 4 or 5 worst in the league, and the only reason the Vikings required a comeback was Favre putting them in a hole.
But whatever, we’ve all seen this song and dance before. ESPN analysts will trip over themselves trying to be the most effuse in praise of the comeback, and his 2 interceptions that nearly cost the Vikings the game will be quickly glossed over.
Funny that guy said primadonna, where it doesn’t even apply, you might call Moss out for dogging it on plays but he is the real deal. The only prima donna is Brad Childress, can him like Philips if you have some balls Viking Owner. Was it Favre who didn’t decide to run the ball? Was it him who fumbled a million times in the NFCC game? He happened to lose to Elway in one SB, won another and should have played in a 3rd, do people forget he’s 41? What will you be doing when you’re 41? You’ll be lucky to still do whatever job it is you do without falling asleep. A Mediocre Favre is still better than the bums they have on the bench.
Talk about coaches and Favre.
Here’s what I would do- I would let Favre call the plays the rest of the season. If he gets hurt, I would let him call the plays from his hospital bed! And next year, if he indeed retires, I would try to offer him a coaching position. He is just to good to let him walk into the sunset. He is my John Wayne of the NFL. Without him, the NFL would be in the slums today. I am 72 and have been watching this game for a LONG time!
The Vikes have been in a position to win every game this year. Against the most powerful defenses in the league. It has always came down to poor blocking. Again, Bretts picks against Cards came while he was being blindsided during the throw. Any QB in the league would’ve thrown a pick like that.