Artis Hicks News

June 4th, 2009 1:59 PM by Judd Zulgad It's clear the Vikings have a contract situation on their handsA when it comes to Antoine Winfield.A The veteran cornerbackA continued to stay away from theA Vikings' Organized Team Activities on Thursday.

Being big has obvious rewards. There are millions of dollars Bryant McKinnie never would have made, had he stopped filling out, oh, 100 pounds ago.

May 29th, 2009 8:07 PM by Chip Scoggins Judd and I wanted to share our notes and quotes from the first practice of the three-day mandatory minicamp.

We interrupt the latest bit of Brett Favre "will he or won't he" speculation for some actual on-the-field news involving the Vikings.

The 2009 season bring some changes to the Minnesota Vikings' offensive personnel.

Coach Brad Childress and player personnel vice president Rick Spielman both insisted Saturday evening that Day 1 of the 2009 NFL draft couldn't have been any better for the Vikings.

With the 54th overall selection, the Vikings filled a need with a player at a position that was in demand in the first round.

Apr 24, 2009 1:47 pm US/Central EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Vikings could use another explosive wide receiver, too, or perhaps a cover cornerback to develop behind Antoine Winfield, but those tackles are always at a premium.

April 22nd, 2009 8:28 AM by Judd Zulgad Note: We continue our exclusive look at the Vikings' upcoming draft.A Check for a new post by mid-morning through Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS - Mike Mayock's opinion of what the Vikings should do with the 22nd pick in the NFL draft certainly would receive approval from the team's fans.

April 15th, 2009 5:57 PM by Judd Zulgad Earlier today we posted a blog about the fact NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock feels the Vikings need to take a playmaker with the 22nd overall pick.

Coach Brad Childress said Kenechi Udeze isn't expected to be at Winter Park on Monday when the Vikings begin their offseason program, but added that is no cause for concern.

John Sullivan became a former teammate of Matt Birk last week. But they're still friends, and they've continued to talk.

PHERSY: Well Feldy, your favorite pro football team missed out on the T.J. Houshmandzadeh sweepstakes.

March 4th, 2009 4:58 PM by Chip Scoggins Just got off the phone with Vikings offensive lineman Artis Hicks, who returned to the Twin Cities today to begin more intensive rehab on his triceps after having ...

Vikings officials weren't exactly forthcoming on the topic, but it's a safe bet that the right tackle position is near the top of the team's wish list for an upgrade.

While discussion of the Vikings quarterback situation is the obvious angle here at the NFL Scouting Combine - and judging by the comments on today's story fans don't seem all that pleased with yesterday's news ...

I do think Vick should get some consideration. The two most exciting players in football would be in the same backfield! More from Vikings VIKINGS' AREAS OF NEED Vikings officials will be attending the NFL ...

February 16th, 2009 5:32 PM by Judd Zulgad It has been a while but, with the NFL Scouting Combine starting this week, it seemed like a good time to try to answer some of your Vikings-related questions.

January 30th, 2009 9:47 AM by Judd Zulgad Given the Vikings issues at right tackle this season, it should come as no surprise that the teamA is believed to haveA more than a passing interest in Miami Dolphins ...