Kick Ass Offense

Darren Perry resigned as The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backs coach after meeting with new head coach Mike Tomlin on Wednesday morning in Mobile, Ala. One wonders if Vikings Defensive Backs coach Joe Woods is about to rejoin Tomlin in Pittsburgh.

Minnesota Vikings Defensive Line Coach Karl Dunbar is considered a candidate for the Defensive Coordinator position at Oklahoma State.

Look for Brad Childress to hire one of two defensive assistants to replace departing Defensive Coordinator Mike Tomlin this week. It is likely that either linebackers coach Fred Pagac or defensive line coach Karl Dunbar will be tapped to replace Tomlin as the Vikings new DC.

Fred Pagac, linebackers; born April 26, 1952, Richeyville, Pa. Tight end Ohio State 1971-73. Pro tight end Chicago Bears 1974, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976. College coach: Ohio State 1978-2000. Pro coach: Oakland Raiders 2001-03, Kansas City Chiefs 2004-05, joined Vikings in 2006.

Karl Dunbar, defensive line; born May 18, 1967, Plaisance, La. Defensive lineman Louisiana State 1986-89. Pro defensive lineman Pittsburgh Steelers 1990, New Orleans Saints 1992-93, Arizona Cardinals 1994-95. College coach: Nicholls State 1998-99, Louisiana State 2001-01, 2005, Oklahoma State 2002-03. Pro coach: Chicago Bears 2004, joined Vikings in 2006.