Marcus Robinson informed he will be cut
Apparently Vikings coach Brad Childress isn't interested in mending his troubled relationship with veteran Marcus Robinson.
The receiver said Sunday afternoon that he was informed by Rick Spielman, the Vikings vice president of player personnel, that he was going to be released.
"I'm not surprised," Robinson said.
Robinson insisted in a candid interview with the Pioneer Press Friday that he was healthy enough to play against the New York Jets, Dec. 17. He also vented about the lack of attempts to the end zone this season, an area in which he excels.
Still, Robinson also made clear that he hoped to work out his differences with Childress.
"I'd like to work things out with coach," Robinson told the Pioneer Press Friday. "But I don't know my relationship with coach Childress. What did I do?"
Although he was cut with one game remaining, Robinson, as a vested veteran, already has his $2 million salary for this season guaranteed.
Robinson could draw interest from a handful of playoff teams that could use an upgrade or some depth at receiver.
In three seasons for the Vikings, Robinson has started 19 of the 41 games in which he's played, catching 107 passes for 1,553 yards and 17 touchdowns.
The receiver said Sunday afternoon that he was informed by Rick Spielman, the Vikings vice president of player personnel, that he was going to be released.
"I'm not surprised," Robinson said.
Robinson insisted in a candid interview with the Pioneer Press Friday that he was healthy enough to play against the New York Jets, Dec. 17. He also vented about the lack of attempts to the end zone this season, an area in which he excels.
Still, Robinson also made clear that he hoped to work out his differences with Childress.
"I'd like to work things out with coach," Robinson told the Pioneer Press Friday. "But I don't know my relationship with coach Childress. What did I do?"
Although he was cut with one game remaining, Robinson, as a vested veteran, already has his $2 million salary for this season guaranteed.
Robinson could draw interest from a handful of playoff teams that could use an upgrade or some depth at receiver.
In three seasons for the Vikings, Robinson has started 19 of the 41 games in which he's played, catching 107 passes for 1,553 yards and 17 touchdowns.
posted by Unknown at 2:04 PM
7 Comments:
This is a typical move on the part of this woeful coach--get rid of everyone that disagrees with his terrible offensive scheme.
Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Let's make an example of a guy who disagrees with me. What an ass. Childress needs to start treating these guys like MEN not fricken CHILDREN. And to all the beat writers need to start asking the WILF what the hell is wrong with the coach. I'm starting to think he's the problem.
EGO! Brad Childress has too big of ego to be a successful coach. He thinks he has all the answers, and apparently nobody else knows what they are talking about. He's supposed to be an Offensive Guru and Quarterback guy, but he's got nothing out of his offense, and mostly because of his quarterbacks, who he apparently doesn't talk to.... some coach that is! Getting rid of Robinson, a position which is arguably the weakest part of a very weak offense isn't the answer. If he's trying to show everyone what a discipline guy he is, maybe he should instill some discipline in his players so they aren't the most penalized team in the league. I really wanted Childress to be successful, but it's time he delegates authority and lets someone else do the playcalling and run the offense. If he's not ready to give up those tasks on his own, Ziggy should step in and relieve him of all his tasks with the Vikings!
This does not bode well for next season. Childress just cut our best receiver for no reason. What other great personnel moves will he make? I happen to agree with Robinson. He was the only receiver that seemed to be doing anything for us this year as far as scoring went, and should have been included in the offense more. Come on Childress, were you watching the same games we were??!! verticlevike is on the mark, Childress may be the problem here.
Brad Childress is obviously a control freak and he's the one who needs to be sent packing. From day 1 he has tried to control everything. I really didn't think we could top Les Steckel but I think we did. Oh how I wish he had got on that plane to Green Bay
Sean..........I am 60 years old. I remember a new coach for the Vikes named Bud Grant. A receiver named Paul Flatley said to Bud: " I run my own patterns." Essentially, not yours. Bud smiled and the next day Flatley was on the bus. I do not see much different with Robinson. Somebody has to be in control with these hotdogs.......it might as well be the coach.
This is not a good move. They could have waited a couple of days and done the same thing, showing a little class. Instead, they chose to demonstrate heavy-handed control. Control by the coach is essential, heavy-handedness is not. Perhaps the coach will see a fine line there but Marcus Robinson isn't a troublemaker.
The team's anemic offense played a big part in this misstep. The players have largely been silent about an offense that has not been effective and does not play to certain player's abilities - Brad Johnson and Marcus Robinson included. It is one thing to install an offense, it is another to refuse making adjustments which will give the team their best chance to win. If coach Childress is going to demand this of his players, he has little choice but to follow suit. This includes turning over the play calling to someone who is better at it. A year-end review will not suggest Childress' play-calling gives the Vikings their best chance to win. Coupled with Robinson's release, media policies for coaches, and player's timid interviews, it does suggest there is too much emphasis on control.
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