Kvoethe Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Report: Vikings block running backs coach from taking job with Browns Jan 16 2016, 5:32 PMJoe Thomson The Minnesota Vikings want to hang on to running backs coach Kirby Wilson. The team is blocking Wilson from accepting the Cleveland Browns offer to become their running game coordinator at this time, according to Josina Anderson of ESPN. However, John Wooten of the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation - an organization that promotes diversity among NFL staffs - will lobby the Vikings to allow Wilson to accept the Browns job, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Wilson has also had coaching stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and the Washington Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wargograw Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 What are the rules on blocking? Why didn't Cincinatti just block Hue from leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Can't block a promotion. Probably why we were labeling it "Running Game Coordinator" instead of coach. Guess that didn't work. Maybe we gotta call him "Asst. Hc" or something. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby73 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I call it more like HC Mike Zimmer now in Minn. saying FU Hue. From being together in Cinny? Crazy yes, but Zimmer is a dick imo in or out of division.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbrown Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Give him the OC title if you really want him. I don't get it. Maybe the guy told Minnesota he didn't want the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbedward Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 If it's a pay raise and different title can't block it right? Maybe we weren't offering the raise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 He also coached with the steelers from 2007-2013. Usually if its blocked the team that is doing the blocking has larger plans for the coach. The Steelers blocked Keith Butler a bunch of times because he was the heir apparent to Lebeau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby73 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 The Now New & Improved Vag lives ^^^^^^ This could only last till Tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Keith Butler, lol. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Keith Butler, lol. Z Defense is better and will continue to get better. Sack totals have improved, as has the forcing of turnovers. Bend but don't break until we can get our second round corner back from IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 The Now New & Improved Vag lives ^^^^^^ This could only last till Tomorrow. I'm always like this unless mongos are name calling then I dish it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Not going to make any friends blocking them from taking jobs they want. Unless you're gonna offer him something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 He also coached with the steelers from 2007-2013. Usually if its blocked the team that is doing the blocking has larger plans for the coach. The Steelers blocked Keith Butler a bunch of times because he was the heir apparent to Lebeau. Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Welcome back! Is this a trap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Is this a trap? Naw man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Naw man... Thanks nickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacosman Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I don't know about you guys but since Hue was hired I've seen about 40 references to this Fritz Pollard foundation....in connection with Hue, a DC we were considering, and now this rb coach. It's clear this bs foundation and Hue are tight. Not exactly thrilled to hear of this nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacosman Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 are we trying to build a winning nfl team or run a feel good pr/affirmative action organization? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks nickers. You bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I don't know about you guys but since Hue was hired I've seen about 40 references to this Fritz Pollard foundation....in connection with Hue, a DC we were considering, and now this rb coach. It's clear this bs foundation and Hue are tight. Not exactly thrilled to hear of this nonsense. So what are you saying? Too black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Never heard of them. What are they, a black supremacist group? WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Never heard of them. What are they, a black supremacist group? Not quite... An advocate group for diversity and opportunity in the business of football. http://fritzpollard.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbedward Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 As long as he hires the most qualified people for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Not quite... An advocate group for diversity and opportunity in the business of football. http://fritzpollard.org/ And here is their evil leader on the right: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Muh-ha-ha... I did not know John worked in the Dallas and Philly FO's after his playing days... Ravens, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Report: Vikings block running backs coach from taking job with Browns Jan 16 2016, 5:32 PMJoe Thomson The Minnesota Vikings want to hang on to running backs coach Kirby Wilson. The team is blocking Wilson from accepting the Cleveland Browns offer to become their running game coordinator at this time, according to Josina Anderson of ESPN. However, John Wooten of the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation - an organization that promotes diversity among NFL staffs - will lobby the Vikings to allow Wilson to accept the Browns job, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Wilson has also had coaching stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and the Washington Redskins. Is a "Running Game Coordinator" a step up from "Running backs coach"? I understand that a team can stop a lateral move....but is this considered lateral, or an upward promotion" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Defense is better and will continue to get better. Sack totals have improved, as has the forcing of turnovers. Bend but don't break until we can get our second round corner back from IR. You talking about the Browns, or the Vikings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Is this a trap? You weren't supposed to come back until the Steelers were out of the playoffs. I guess Zombo was prescient and benevolent to let you come back a couple of days early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Never heard of them. What are they, a black supremacist group? WSS Not exactly.....but their goal is to achieve overrepresentation of black coaches/FO amongst NFL teams. While I am in favor of it somewhat....I do not think they should go overboard. Also....I do not believe that they are in favor of "minority" hiring per se.....as I do not think they have ever advocated for non black minorities. Example: they are making a big push to put Tony Dungy into the HOF. He being the first black coach to win the Super Bowl. But where is the push to put Tom Flores in. He was Hispanic....and won 2 Super Bowl titles as HC. There should be a push for his inclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdballis Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Interview set for tomorrow http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/17809/vikings-rb-coach-kirby-wilson-interviewing-with-browns-on-wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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