Visanthe Shiancoe News

My first mock draft of 2009. A 12 team, PPR, snake draft, 2 RB, 2 WR, one RB/WR flex, 1 QB, 1 TE, ! DST, 1 K league: 10: Larry Fitzgerald, WR 15: Tom Brady, QB 34: Darren McFadden, RB 39: Wes Welker, WR 58: Reggie Bush, RB 63: Santonio Holmes, WR 83: Jerricho Cotchery, WR 87: Kellen Winslow, TE 106: Rashard Mendenhall, RB 111: Vikings DST 130: Joe ...

This is certainly one of the weaker divisions in fantasy football for tight ends, but a few at the top could end up being valuable contributors to your team by the season's end.

The Vikings' offseason was mild until word began to spread that they were interested in prying Brett Favre out of retirement.

Posted by Mike Farley When you are drafting your fantasy football team, youa TMre picking running backs, receivers and quarterbacks first.

Brett Favre worked out with a high school football team Wednesday, then said his arm wasn't yet ready for him to commit to joining the Minnesota Vikings.

NOVEMBER 11: Visanthe Shiancoe #81 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the game against the Green Bay Packers on November 11, 2007 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

June 13th, 2009 4:19 PM by Chip Scoggins Just got back from E.J. Henderson's charity softball game at the U's Siebert Field.

ORG XMIT: NY150 ** FILE ** In this Nov. 2, 2008 file photo, New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre looks on after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Favre's agent says the New York Jets quarterback will retire.

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress was much more reserved in his comments today about Brett Favre, saying he talked to the quarterback last week and once again declining to close the door on the possibility of signing the future hall of famer.

June 7th, 2009 11:56 PM by Judd Zulgad Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe expressed no concerns about Brett FavreA possibly playing for the VikingsA at the age of 40 this season.

This is a multiple-part series in which I will be breaking down Vikings position battles, highlighting what players need to do to win their respective starting positions in 2009... by Eric Haigh 2 30 reads Preview/Prediction This is a multiple-part series in which I will be breaking down Vikings position battles, highlighting what players need to ...

Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe takes a break from OTAs on Friday, June 5 to chat live with NFL Nation at 4 p.m. ET.

Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield has avoided Winter Park since his agent ended negotiations with the team on an extension.

May 31st, 2009 9:39 PM by Chip Scoggins The Vikings concluded their three-day mandatory minicamp with an hour practice this morning.

It's been a topic of debate for months now. Who is the best team in the NFC North? As always, I truly believe that it's the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings head coach Brad Childress and the rest of his staff entering this season will most likely stick to the game plan they have carried the past three years: kick your butt, then do it again... Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust: The 2009 Minnesota Vikings Coaching Staff by Eric Haigh 15 reads Vikings head coach Brad Childress and the rest of his ...

In 2008, the Vikings possessed what every team needs to be successful in this league: the ability to run the ball and stop the opposition from doing the same... by Eric Haigh 67 reads Opinion In 2008, the Vikings possessed what every team needs to be successful in this league: the ability to run the ball and stop the opposition from doing the same.

As we approach the second wave of impending free agency, there are still players available who could provide depth to an already strong Viking team.

At this time, do you want him? Brett Favre has opened the door to playing by saying that "at this time" he is retired.

April 25th, 2009 4:51 PM by Judd Zulgad A Vikings quarterback Sage Rosenfels said he continues to negotiate with wide receiver Sidney Rice for the No.