Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
Brad "Chilly" Childress (born June 27, 1956) is a former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and current offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.
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Shurmur hired former Minnesota coach Brad Childress as his first offensive coordinator on Friday, reuniting two coaches who spent seven seasons together on Andy Reid's staff with the Philadelphia Eagles.The Browns confirmed Childress' hiring with a release that did not include any quotes.Childress, who spent nearly five seasons with the Vikings before he was fired in 2010, will try to improve the Browns' dismal offense, which scored just 218 points last season, finished 29th in total yardage, 28th in rushing and 24th in passing. He'll also have input in the team's vital decision at starting quarterback. — a choice that could impact the club for years.The 55-year-old Childress was a logical choice to join the Browns, who went 4-12 in their first season under Shurmur. In addition to being tight with Shurmur, Childress is familiar with the West Coast offense the Browns installed last year and he's represented...The Vikings, runners-up in the NFC last season, suffered a 31-3 loss to divisional rivals the Green Bay Packers Sunday, leaving them all but out of the post-season r...
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The Cleveland Browns have hired Brad Childress as offensive coordinator, according to a report.Childress will become the first offensive coordinator under Browns hea...
The Cleveland Browns have hired Brad Childress as offensive coordinator, according to a report.Childress will become the first offensive coordinator under Browns hea...
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre hinted he'll decide about next season sooner rather than later, though with him that's famously been subject to change.Even if...
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