Classless

[Scott Campbell]

And I don't think this is a dead issue.

Uhhhh......interesting choice of words.

[Rastak]

Guess I was right Ras. Oh, it hurts to be so good.

POSTED 10:04 p.m. EST, November 9, 2007

MINNESOTA MUTINY BREWING?

The decision of the Minnesota Vikings to dock receiver Troy Williamson a game check for missing the Week Nine contest against the Chargers due to the death of his grandmother apparently is having some unintended consequences for coach Brad Childress.

The move, as we hear it, is pushing some veteran players -- and some members of the coaching staff -- toward a revolt against Childress.

Even before the widely-criticized decision to withhold $25,000 and change from Williamson, there were strong signs of discontent. Presiding over a struggling offense and meddling (as we're told) with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier's work has made Childress a target for quiet (to date) hostility.

The thinking is that the Williamson debacle could create major problems for Childress, unless the decision to take Williamson's game check is quickly reversed.

And we've got a feeling that, if this controversy continues to grow, owner Zygi Wilf might soon feel compelled to make a change, regardless of whether the Vikings run the table (highly unlikely) or rookie running back Adrian Peterson breaks the single-season rushing record (surprisingly possible). Family surely is important to Mr. Wilf, as evidenced by the presence of several folks with that same name at the top of the operation.

Besides, at a time when Wilf is trying desperately to find a way to finagle a new stadium for the Vikings, the P.R. fallout from a family-unfriendly personnel decision could make a steep climb even more treacherous.

So stay tuned. Our guess is that Childress, in a sheer act of self-preservation, will soon decide to give Williamson his game check. And it's entirely possible that Williams would politely tell Childress to stick the check up his own personal ATM.

Beyond 2007, we simply can't see these two men working for the same team. Though it's easy to assume that Williamson will be gone, we're not ready to rule out a termination of Childress.

Well, I guess you've just laid out all the evidence there. Thanks for posting all these facts for me.

Hey, I love PFT.com but if he says some negative shit on the Packers and I post it here as fact, how would you act my inconsistent friend?

I can say with all honesty (and correct me Harv) that I don't post PFT.com and go Ha Ha.


See you Sunday pal.....

[esoxx]

I only hope this implosion will not result in a coaching change. Childress needs to stay for the good of all Packer fans.
If they had a good coach and QB they'd be scary as hell.

[Rastak]

Re: Classless

Coach brad Childress says that this fine is out of his control and it is a buisness thing.

This is the worst part. If you are going to make a decision like this, stand by it. Dont' be a coward and say you had no choice.

You sound like you know who made the call.....who was it?

[Cheesehead Craig]

I only hope this implosion will not result in a coaching change. Childress needs to stay for the good of all Packer fans.
If they had a good coach and QB they'd be scary as hell.

Agree with that. The Vikes do have some issues to work out, but the way Peterson is playing, that may by itself do more than any move by the front office.

[Scott Campbell]

Childress and Peterson sort of cancel eachother out.

[gbpackfan]

Guess I was right Ras. Oh, it hurts to be so good.

POSTED 10:04 p.m. EST, November 9, 2007

MINNESOTA MUTINY BREWING?

The decision of the Minnesota Vikings to dock receiver Troy Williamson a game check for missing the Week Nine contest against the Chargers due to the death of his grandmother apparently is having some unintended consequences for coach Brad Childress.

The move, as we hear it, is pushing some veteran players -- and some members of the coaching staff -- toward a revolt against Childress.

Even before the widely-criticized decision to withhold $25,000 and change from Williamson, there were strong signs of discontent. Presiding over a struggling offense and meddling (as we're told) with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier's work has made Childress a target for quiet (to date) hostility.

The thinking is that the Williamson debacle could create major problems for Childress, unless the decision to take Williamson's game check is quickly reversed.

And we've got a feeling that, if this controversy continues to grow, owner Zygi Wilf might soon feel compelled to make a change, regardless of whether the Vikings run the table (highly unlikely) or rookie running back Adrian Peterson breaks the single-season rushing record (surprisingly possible). Family surely is important to Mr. Wilf, as evidenced by the presence of several folks with that same name at the top of the operation.

Besides, at a time when Wilf is trying desperately to find a way to finagle a new stadium for the Vikings, the P.R. fallout from a family-unfriendly personnel decision could make a steep climb even more treacherous.

So stay tuned. Our guess is that Childress, in a sheer act of self-preservation, will soon decide to give Williamson his game check. And it's entirely possible that Williams would politely tell Childress to stick the check up his own personal ATM.

Beyond 2007, we simply can't see these two men working for the same team. Though it's easy to assume that Williamson will be gone, we're not ready to rule out a termination of Childress.

Well, I guess you've just laid out all the evidence there. Thanks for posting all these facts for me.

Hey, I love PFT.com but if he says some negative shit on the Packers and I post it here as fact, how would you act my inconsistent friend?

I can say with all honesty (and correct me Harv) that I don't post PFT.com and go Ha Ha.


See you Sunday pal.....

Inconsistent? Huh. When did I slam you for posting profootballtalk.com articles? That would be inconsistent. You sound overly sensitive about the issue. I don't know why. Probably because you know your team did wrong. And yes, I do acknowledge that you have stated that it was a bad move by the Queens.

To be honest with you, I was kidding around with you. But your sounding a little pricky tonight so I'll leave it be.

Enjoy the game, pal.......

[Rastak]

Guess I was right Ras. Oh, it hurts to be so good.

POSTED 10:04 p.m. EST, November 9, 2007

MINNESOTA MUTINY BREWING?

The decision of the Minnesota Vikings to dock receiver Troy Williamson a game check for missing the Week Nine contest against the Chargers due to the death of his grandmother apparently is having some unintended consequences for coach Brad Childress.

The move, as we hear it, is pushing some veteran players -- and some members of the coaching staff -- toward a revolt against Childress.

Even before the widely-criticized decision to withhold $25,000 and change from Williamson, there were strong signs of discontent. Presiding over a struggling offense and meddling (as we're told) with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier's work has made Childress a target for quiet (to date) hostility.

The thinking is that the Williamson debacle could create major problems for Childress, unless the decision to take Williamson's game check is quickly reversed.

And we've got a feeling that, if this controversy continues to grow, owner Zygi Wilf might soon feel compelled to make a change, regardless of whether the Vikings run the table (highly unlikely) or rookie running back Adrian Peterson breaks the single-season rushing record (surprisingly possible). Family surely is important to Mr. Wilf, as evidenced by the presence of several folks with that same name at the top of the operation.

Besides, at a time when Wilf is trying desperately to find a way to finagle a new stadium for the Vikings, the P.R. fallout from a family-unfriendly personnel decision could make a steep climb even more treacherous.

So stay tuned. Our guess is that Childress, in a sheer act of self-preservation, will soon decide to give Williamson his game check. And it's entirely possible that Williams would politely tell Childress to stick the check up his own personal ATM.

Beyond 2007, we simply can't see these two men working for the same team. Though it's easy to assume that Williamson will be gone, we're not ready to rule out a termination of Childress.

Well, I guess you've just laid out all the evidence there. Thanks for posting all these facts for me.

Hey, I love PFT.com but if he says some negative shit on the Packers and I post it here as fact, how would you act my inconsistent friend?

I can say with all honesty (and correct me Harv) that I don't post PFT.com and go Ha Ha.


See you Sunday pal.....

Inconsistent? Huh. When did I slam you for posting profootballtalk.com articles? That would be inconsistent. You sound overly sensitive about the issue. I don't know why. Probably because you know your team did wrong. And yes, I do acknowledge that you have stated that it was a bad move by the Queens.

To be honest with you, I was kidding around with you. But your sounding a little pricky tonight so I'll leave it be.

Enjoy the game, pal.......

Sorry, long week. I don't post them and say "here are all the facts" as you seemed to be implying. Actually. I like the site alot and everyone knows that.


I should lighten up. I should have seen you were just screwing around. Sorry dude, my bad......


You going to the game Sunday? I expect a pretty good game one or another.

[RashanGary]

Re: Classless

You sound like you know who made the call.....who was it?

It sounded like he had a policy and he was sticking by it in spite of the dead grandmother who raised Williamson.

[RashanGary]

Hahaha, you were a friendly Viking fan while the Packers struggled. Suddenly you're a little tense. Jealous?

[Rastak]

Hahaha, you were a friendly Viking fan while the Packers struggled. Suddenly you're a little tense. Jealous?

Tense? You gotta be kidding. Actually I'm a friendly Viking fan who had one too many beers last night, truth be told.

[Spaulding]

Rastak, that bar might not be Gabe's could it??

[Rastak]

Rastak, that bar might not be Gabe's could it??

It's close by here but no, sadly it was Red Hook ESB in my basement.

[MadtownPacker]

Hahaha, you were a friendly Viking fan while the Packers struggled. Suddenly you're a little tense. Jealous?

Oh he better be tense cuz I am. This week he is the enemy more so then any other time. I hope the Packers stomp and crushed the vikings like if they where trying to make wine in a tub full of grapes! I hope Barnett & AJ are helping each other get up off of peterson all game long.

Then we can play nice again until next season.

[Spaulding]

Rastak, that bar might not be Gabe's could it??

It's close by here but no, sadly it was Red Hook ESB in my basement.

Rastak, if you haven't tried Red Hooks "Late Harvest Autumn Ale" I highly recommend it.

This has got me thinking about a post for beer.