| Visanthe
Shiancoe
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Record-seekers vs. Cardinals 
Brett Favre wasn't the only one breaking records on Sunday night.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 7, 2009 |
Vikings aim to break decade-long streak
Even with a 10-6 record last year, the Vikings didn’t have a winning record on the road.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 5, 2009 |
Teammates dish on butt-slappin’ Brett
Favre’s penchant for a stinging butt-slap has carried over to the Vikings; teammates are impressed.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 4, 2009 |
Vikings mastering the art of third downs
The players and Brad Childress explain why they’ve been so successful on third downs.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 30, 2009 |
The division before December?
The Vikings have a series of goals for the year, but the first is always to win the division.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 28, 2009 |
Vikings hoping familiarity helps second time
The Vikings weren’t sure what to expect from the Lions the first time around.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 13, 2009 |
Vikings have great expectations
With a three-game lead in the NFC North, the Vikings are turning their attention to loftier goals.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 9, 2009 |
Childress, Vikings finding fun environment
Visanthe Shiancoe let the world see Brad Childress in drag and said he did it for a reason.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 4, 2009 |
7 Points: In The Zone
Ed Thompson on the top red-zone receivers, Browns-Packers, STATS analysis and more.
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Oct 24, 2009 |
Vikings getting familiar with 3-4 defenses
The Vikings are in the middle of a three-game stretch featuring three-man defensive lines.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 24, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-4
Wt: 251
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04/10/1979 |
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How Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent March 3, 2007, signing a five-year, $18.2 million contract.
Future Contract Status
2007: Posted career-high receiving statistics while starting 15 games in his first season as a Viking. Had 27 catches for 323 yards (12-yard average) with one touchdown. Previously, he had a career total of 253 yards receiving. Has the longest reception by a tight end in Vikings history with a 79-yard reception on a reverse pass from wide receiver Sidney Rice. After five NFL seasons, had not missed a game.
2006: Played in all 16 games for the Giants, including four starts. He caught 12 passes for 81 yards.
2005: Played in all 16 games, starting five. He caught eight passes for 91 yards.
2004: Played in all 16 games and made seven starts. He caught five passes for 25 yards and one touchdown.
2003: Drafted on the third round with the 91st pick of the draft. Played in all 16 games, starting seven of them. He finished the year with 10 receptions for 56 yards and two touchdowns.
College: Played in 30 games for Morgan State, catching 52 passes for 1,001 yards (a 19.3 yard average) and 11 touchdowns. Was named first-team All-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference as a senior, catching 25 passes for 510 yards and five touchdowns.
Personal: Has been active in fundraising for Habitat For Humanity’s International Katrina Relief Fund. Served as a professor for the Giants’ “Football 101” and “Football 201” seminars to teach the NFL game to women. Played wide receiver, tight end and quarterback at Blair High School in Laurel, Md.
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