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Cleveland Browns hire Brad Childress

The former head coach for the Minnesota Vikings will be the Browns' new offensive coordinator. As of Friday afternoon, the team had yet to officially announce the move. Childress also interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's head-coaching position. The 55-year-old was fired from the Vikings in November 2010.
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The former head coach for the Minnesota Vikings will be the Browns' new offensive coordinator. As of Friday afternoon, the team had yet to officially announce the move. Childress also interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's head-coaching position. The 55-year-old was fired from the Vikings in November 2010.

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