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Childress says he called Favre last week. That's the latest update from Minnesota's coach, who didn't elaborate on the conversation. Childress sidestepped most questions about the quarterback's status Thursday, refusing to speculate while Favre officially remains retired.
The Vikings have one more organized practice this week, their last scheduled activity until training camp begins July 31. Childress declined to answer when asked if he needs clarity on the situation before then.
In a radio interview Wednesday, the coach said he's eager to see what Favre has left in his arm, which was surgically repaired after the end of last season, sources told ESPN.
"If in fact he had that surgery," Childress said Wednesday on Minneapolis-St. Paul radio station KFAN, "I'm anxious to see exactly what he has left in that cannon because he has a great arm."
ESPN reported Monday that Childress had established a deadline of this week for Favre to make a decision on whether to be the Vikings' quarterback this season. Favre declined to make a commitment because he remains uncertain that the surgery has been completely successful.
During the interview on KFAN, Childress called the reporting of the deadline "very questionable." ESPN has left numerous messages for Childress, who did not respond for comment. Childress has not publicly acknowledged Minnesota's courtship of Favre.
The Vikings' depth chart at quarterback includes Tarvaris Jackson and veteran Sage Rosenfels.
Asked if the Favre story has affected them, Childress told KFAN: "They are competitors. Do they like any of the conversation? Absolutely not. But, they know this -- I'm charged with adding and subtracting players to make this team better. If this is going to make us better down the road, I'm going to take care of the Minnesota Vikings."
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