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The Facts:
Childress was hired as coach of the Vikings on Friday, five days after Mike Tice was fired following a 9-7 season marked by a scandalous boat party. "Coach Childress has the combination of integrity, experience and competitive spirit that were important in our search for a new Vikings coach," owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement announcing the hire.  Reported by NFL.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The 49-year-old Childress has been the Eagles' offensive coordinator since 2002. This is his first head coaching job. Minnesota also interviewed defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, Kansas City assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Al Saunders and Indianapolis assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell.

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