Former Vikings Coaching News: Bevell To Seattle, Chilly (Possibly) To Cincinnati

by Christopher Gates on Jan 21, 2011 12:03 PM CST in Minnesota Vikings

With the hiring of Bill Musgrave to be the Vikings' new offensive coordinator, the Vikings had no further use for Darrell Bevell, but he wasn't off his feet for very long.

Bevell has been hired by the Seattle Seahawks to be their new offensive coordinator. It was originally thought that Bevell was heading to Seattle to interview for their quarterbacks coach position, but either the plan changed or he was going to interview for the offensive coordinator's spot all along. Congratulations to Bevell on his new gig, and here's hoping that he has some success in the future. . .well, except for when the Seahawks play the Vikings, obviously.

In another story, Brad Childress might almost be considered a "hot property," at this point. He's interviewed for the offensive coordinator's job with the Miami Dolphins, and was seen dining with Cincinnati Bengals' head coach Marvin Lewis, presumably to discuss becoming a part of the Bengals staff. Either that or Lewis is trying to make it clear to Terrell Owens that he really, really doesn't want T.O. back in Cincinnati next season.

Still waiting for word on the Vikings' running back coach situation. The job has been offered to former long-time Indianapolis Colts' running backs coach Gene Huey, who was recently fired after nearly two decades with the Colts' organization. Hopefully something will be finalized on that front, whether it's with Huey or somebody else, in the very near future.

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I don't think either one should be considered "hot"

Neither one ever did much for us, and it’s now common knowledge that Childress never had much to do with Philly’s offense either.

But in the NFL, down is up, up is down, and no experience seems to be a desired trait in a coach. So what the *&$% do I know?

by Bodysuit Man on Jan 21, 2011 12:26 PM CST reply actions

It could be worse.

We could be Bengals fans.

That is something bandwagon “fans” don’t understand. It’s not about the success rate of the current season, it’s about the hope that one day you’ll be happy to be a part of a community that hoists the Lombardi.

by Jepp The Viking on Jan 21, 2011 12:30 PM CST reply actions

Colts RB coach? Really?

Given the complete lack of a run game for the last 5 years of so, why on earth would we want their cast-off RB coach?

Maybe we should try getting a guy from a team that actually has a run game.

by Ragnar on Jan 21, 2011 12:55 PM CST reply actions

This is just a hunch,

But I believe it’s because they want AD and Gerhart to both, block better and be more involved in the passing game.

Addai, as we all know, is probably one of the best in the NFL at picking up blitzes, and, since AP is already the league’s best runner, I think they want him to be a three down back, teaching him how to pick up blitzes and passes.

And based on the performance of the RBs of the Colts in those two things, I believe Huey is a big part of that, so that may be the reason he may be comng here.

by VikingTW11 on Jan 21, 2011 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Good point.

AD and Gerhart already know how to run. Now they need to become better all around players.

by PurplePeopleEaters on Jan 21, 2011 1:43 PM CST up reply actions

Marshall Faulk and Edgerrin James... that is why.

by 92Y_VikesFan on Jan 21, 2011 10:53 PM CST up reply actions

Either that or Lewis is trying to make it clear to Terrell Owens that he really, really doesn’t want T.O. back in Cincinnati next season.

I feel dumb for asking, but can someone explain this comment to me? Is their acromony between Chilly and TO?

by KJSegall on Jan 21, 2011 1:31 PM CST reply actions

Think how Childress handled Moss, another diva WR

"I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it."

by NMVike on Jan 21, 2011 1:46 PM CST up reply actions

That and

Childress was in Philadelphia during the years T.O. was there. Everything I’ve seen about that says that they weren’t exactly exchanging Christmas cards.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 21, 2011 2:12 PM CST up reply actions

Duh. How could I forget that.

"I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it."

by NMVike on Jan 21, 2011 2:48 PM CST up reply actions

Oh yeah.

Sorry, sometimes I forget that T.O. was in Philly…

by KJSegall on Jan 22, 2011 12:43 PM CST up reply actions

Thank you OrlandoVF. Same question and was thinking of how to ask without incurring the wrath..

Did have an idea about TO in Philly connection but wasn’t sure if there was any incident or not? Moss and Chilly did not even cross my mind.

by izziefans on Jan 21, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions

T.O. told Chilly to never speak to him.

They have since kissed and made up.

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2007/10/18/brad-childress-now-has-permission-to-speak-to-terrell-owens/

by PurplePeopleEaters on Jan 21, 2011 2:32 PM CST reply actions

that is F'n hilarious

"I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it."

by NMVike on Jan 21, 2011 2:51 PM CST up reply actions

Chilly

Wow, the Bengals are in desperate times hauling him in there if that’s the case…What do you guys think of Musgrave? I’m probably one of the few, but I liked Bevell…No matter what you think of Favre’s meltdown this year, without Bevell, we wouldn’t have the run without either of them that we did last year.

by Mark Adkins on Jan 21, 2011 9:33 PM CST reply actions