Brett Favre

The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while. The Vikings signed Brad Childress to a contract extension on Thursday, nine games into what is shaping up as a promising season for the men in purple. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. ESPN.com cited anonymous sources in reporting that the extension will carry through the 2013 season. "Brad has done a tremendous job leading this football team and we value the positive environment he has created for the Minnesota Vikings on and off the field," Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement issued by ... Read Full Story

One of the biggest things I enjoy is when we justify another person's actions because they are older, or they have a lot of money, or better yet they have a prestigious position. This is always apparent when discussing professional teams moving in sports. Always at the core of a certain team moving is an owner who's dubious actions are justified because he's a seasoned veteran who knows how things work. Or better yet we justify them because, 'hey he's just trying to make some money!" See that's the problem. Leagues are made when we, the fans, admire our favorite teams. (Why do you ... Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Access Vikings Despite the Vikings' protests, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission has approved an attempt to get the team to renew its Metrodome lease for two years. The Vikings call the suggestion "chilling." By KEVIN DUCHSCHERE and MIKE KASZUBA , Star Tribune staff writers Last update: November 19, 2009 - 12:46 PM 176 comments  |  See all Hide reader comments Print this story E-mail this story Save to del.icio.us Share on Digg Related Content Vikings fans,some sporting No. 4 Brett Favre jerseys, got their first look at the newquarterback before the start of the Vikings game with the Kansas City ... Read Full Story

Just months ago Vikings coach Brad Childress was on the hot seat. Now he is reviewing an offer from the team on a contract extension. Childress spoke briefly to reporters after practice Thursday, but did not say an agreement has been reached. He said there was a document waiting on his desk that he intended to look over. His current deal runs through 2010. Citing an unidentified source, ESPN.com reported that the extension would keep Childress in Minnesota through the 2013 season. Childress was hired in 2006 by owner Zygi Wilf, and the Vikings have improved each year under his watch. They went 6-10 ... Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Access Vikings Brian Peterson, Star Tribune Diehard Packer fans Sarah Chepil (left) and Shar Cartney from Byron, Minnesota, say they will never forgive Brett Favre for playing for the Vikings, "It's worse than playing for the Bears!" Cartney said. The quarterback didn't back away from the confidence he expressed in his new team's potential to match his 1996 Packers. By CHIP SCOGGINS , Star Tribune Last update: November 18, 2009 - 10:23 PM E-mail this story Save to del.icio.us Share on Digg More from Access Vikings Vikings-Seahawks Live Chat Vikings Thursday Chat with Zulgad and Scoggins Hindsight is 20/20, but ... Read Full Story