There's interesting stuff is trickling out of Minnesota regarding the little public disagreement Sunday night between Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress and Vikings Quarterback Brett Favre.

It seems that the cover story that Childress wanted to sit Favre down from keeping him from getting killed is just that---a cover story. While some are willing to believe that Childress was giving his QB an option, the truth is the benching had little to do with Favre's health and more with his quarterback's insistence on calling audibles to pass plays when a running play was either appropriate or sent in..

It seems that the Hillbilly likes to sling the rock, even when his coach wants the rock to be carried. 

Going back to November 1, there are a few instances where Favre has annoyed his coach by calling a passing play when Childress wanted a running play.  The situation has Childress in a real bind.  How do you bench a hall of famer without embarrassing him and further deteriorating the relationship? 

For Favre's part in it, we already know that he is undisciplined and has little respect for coaches.  The exception might be Mike Holmgren who is the one coach Favre has had that demanded he be held accountable and had no fear of him. Mike Sherman had no control over Favre.  Mike McCarthy  and Eric Mangini tried but that just led to hard feelings on each side.. And now it is Childress holding the bag.  I think sometimes Favre really believes he is out in the field with his Hillbilly buddies like he is in that Wrangler commercial.

Here's the dirty little secret that you may not have heard about the Elderly Hillbilly: He is a polarizing figure.  The reason he was "traded" by the Packers was not his waffling on retirement.  It was his refusal to show up at mini camps and learn a new system.  At the time of the trade, both Packers GM Ted Thompson and McCarthy, the head coach, had decided that they couldn't go on being held hostage by Favre.  If the situation deteriorated any more, they would be in the cross hairs.  By trading Favre, they moved on with their program and their lives and this year, the Packers are reaping the reward.  Sure the Vikings are a better team this year, but the Packers are setting up for a long run in the NFC North.

While Favre is enjoying a great year and the Vikings could make it to the Super Bowl, Favre's ego and lack of respect for Childress may lead to the Vikings making an early playoff exit. 

Monday night it won't matter what plays Favre calls as the Bears are just going through the motions.  This should make Viking nation and their coach a little more at ease with the Hillbilly.

But truth be told, teams win Super Bowls not individuals and it is important fir the Vikings, if they want to win, to get on the same page.  It is obvious that Childress has little control over Favre and it is also obvious Favre knows it.  Giving one of the best backs in the league the ball a few more times might be helpful and lead to Favre's continued health and longevity.  It may also lead the Vikings to a win in the big game..