Brad Childress will attempt to right the Vikings sinking ship following a four year tenure as Andy Reid's offensive coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to being named offensive coordinator, Childress worked with the team as Reid's quarterbacks coach from 1999 through the 2001 season.

Upon his arrival, one of the first moves Childress made was the signing of free agent running back Chester Taylor from the Baltimore Ravens. Not long afterward, he traded the team's former franchise quarterback, Daunte Culpepper, to the Miami Dolphins for a 2006 second round pick. Minnesota also added Steve Hutchinson, a perennial all-pro at left guard, making him the highest paid player ever at the position. They placed a clause in Hutchinson's contract that made it nearly impossible for the Seahawks to match the Vikings' offer.

If we take a look at the Eagles offense during Childress' time with the team, expect the Vikings gameplan to rely on a pass-first attack built within the West Coast Offense. His overall approach may differ from that of Reid's, but don't expect him to establish the ground game on a regular basis in order to open up the air attack.

Childress' Impact on the Offense:

Quarterbacks: Brad Johnson; Mike McMahon; Tavaris Jackson

Johnson will be turning 39 just a few weeks into the season. Age aside, he should be a good fit for Childress' system. Having played in Jon Gruden's version of the West Coast Offense for the past three seasons, Johnson shouldn't have much problem understanding Childress' offense. Boasting a 61.9 completion percentage throughout his career, Johnson's accuracy should complement the short, quick routes receivers run in the west coast scheme. If he stays healthy the entire season, Johnson shouldn't have a problem approaching, and perhaps surpassing, the 3300-yard mark while tossing 20-24 TDs this year.

Running Backs: Chester Taylor; Mewelde Moore; Ciatrick Fason

Chester Taylor was a nice addition in the offseason, but let's not forget what Mewelde Moore has managed to do his first two years in the league. Moore has only carried the ball 10 or more times in eleven games since being drafted, yet he has managed to rush for 1041 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry in the process. He has also caught the ball 64 times for 577 yards in limited action. Knowing the production Moore has provided during his first two years in the league, it's hard to imagine Childress not working him into the gameplan.

Taylor joins the team having carried the ball 277 times over the last two seasons with Baltimore.Like Moore, Taylor has never been a feature back in the NFL. He's also shown his receiving ability with 71 catches during the past two seasons. After signing a 4-year, 14.1 million dollar contract to join the Vikings, it's expected he'll get most of the work at the position. Considering neither back has gone through an entire NFL season as a team's primary ball carrier, and knowing the Eagles historically employ a rotation of backs during Childress' time there, it is no guarantee that Taylor will be the featured back in Minnesota's offense.

Follow the situation during the preseason to see if anyone clearly stands out from the others, but my guess is you'll see a good mix of both Taylor and Moore throughout the year. Fason is only likely to see extended time if an injury occurs to either back.

Wide Receivers: Koren Robinson; Troy Williamson; Travis Taylor; Marcus Robinson; Billy McMullen

While the Vikings have talent at wideout, none of them are a proven commodity in the NFL. Koren Robinson had a 1200-yard season in just his second year in the league. Since then however, he's been a major disappointment both on and off the field. If he keeps his head straight he could prove to be a valuable asset to the Vikings, but I wouldn't be expecting a 1000-yard season from him at the moment. One thing that may be in his favor is the time he spent playing under Holmgren while with the Seahawks. Childress comes from Reid's staff and Reid became a head coach after spending time on Holmgren's staff in Green Bay. That being the case, Robinson is likely to have some understanding of the offense Childress will run.

None of the other receivers on the team are likely to have more than 750 yards this season, and Troy Williamson and Travis Taylor are the only two that may approach that number. Marcus Robinson is well past his prime, and the only reason Billy McMullen is on the roster is because he comes from Philadelphia and is familiar with the Eagles' system.

Tight Ends: Jermaine Wiggins; Jim Kleinsasser

Having caught 71 and 68 receptions the past two years, Wiggins should be able to approach 70-catch mark again in Childress' scheme. If the Vikings use the double tight end formation this year, Kleinsasser might be involved enough to warrant consideration off the waive wire from time to time throughout the year.