Ask Visanthe Shiancoe
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ETVisanthe Shiancoe
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe checks in for a live chat with NFL.com to discuss his season and the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, November 20 at 3 p.m. ET.
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Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
6:00 PM ET
What's up, I am ready for these questions and I am ready to have fun. -
Caldwell, Fullerton
6:03 PM ET
Dude, what's up with Brad Childress' headset? Does it bother anybody else that he is out there looking like a backup singer for Brittney Spears?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
LOL! Caldwell. He could probably dance like Brittney Spears. I am glad he grew the beard out. He doesn't look like a cop anymore. -
Beverly, Corona
6:04 PM ET
Any chance of you growing out your hair to rock a mullet like Jared Allen? That would rock.
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
That would be kind of hard with my ethnicity. But it would be kind of cool to see a black guy with a mullet. But I will think about that Beverly.
We could call that a 'bullet!' -
Sierra Rose, Huntington Beach
6:05 PM ET
If your coach made a call like Bill Belichick did on fourth-and-two on Sunday night, would you be fired up or would you question it?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
You have to be fired up to go in an execute it. That is your job. You have to do what your coach does. So you have to try to execute it successfully.
But no comment on Belichick's decision. -
Nick, Minneapolis Minnesota!
6:06 PM ET
Visanthe your my favorite Viking! I think you got robbed on your madden ranking! Keep producing and help win us our first SuperBowl! *Knocks on Wood*
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Thanks Nick. I do not pay attention to it unless it is brought to my attention. I do disagree with it. But everybody has their opinions. That means I just have to step it up.
I have heard a lot of success stories about people scoring with me on Madden. -
Susan, Monticello, FL
6:07 PM ET
What is one thing you've discovered about Brett Favre that you didn't know about him before he became your teammate?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Hey Susan. I learned that he is a pretty fun guy to be around. I didn't know how much extra work he puts in. He is here until 9 p.m. at night sometimes. His success is not out of the blue, he is a hard worker. -
James , Newport Beach
6:09 PM ET
Does Brett wear his Wranglers in practice?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
That would be so awesome if he wore jeans under his practice uniform. But hell no. We do give him a little grief about those ads, and that old ass hat he wears in those commercials. -
Andrew, winona MN
6:10 PM ET
What goes through your head when you see AP bust into the secondary?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Hey Andrew -- It's touchdown! -
Corey, PA
6:12 PM ET
Is it safe to say you have the coolest name out of any tight end in the league
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Definitely so. You are not going to find another Visanthe Shiancoe in the world! I do have a cool name. -
NFL.com,
Dude, he has the best name of any player regardless of position. -
Tanner Reynolds, Potosi, WI
6:13 PM ET
Have you broken a finger yet from Brett Favre's rocket throws?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
No, I haven't. Thank goodness. It does have it moments where it does sting. -
Martin, Arlington, VA
6:14 PM ET
Visanthe, When you were signed by my vikings I saw you played QB at Montgomery Blaire High School. Do you think there is any chance we would see you in a "wild-vike" type setup where you would throw the ball? I think you could really catch people off guard!
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Yes, I did play QB. Just to elaborate, Martin. I was a pretty good QB and I do possess the skills to throw well. We have some plays, but I cannot let you guys know when and where for obvious reasons.
And a shout-out to Montgomery Blaire! -
Ryan Melkert, Rothsay, MN
6:17 PM ET
What kind of music do you listen to before a game
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Everything, it depends on my mood. Probably some hyped up, crunk music. -
Ian, Dallas
6:18 PM ET
Who would you rather listen to before the start of a game - Kanye West or Taylor Swift?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Taylor Swift. LOL! ... but that wasn't right what Kayne did. -
Tj, WI
6:19 PM ET
Hey V, What was your favorite team and player growing up?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Hey TJ. The Redskins and Art Monk and the posse. -
Charlie, Arizona
6:20 PM ET
After watching the video of Brett from the Lion's game, it looks like the team actually has fun playing - how important is that to winning?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
You have to have fun out there. You have to be able to enjoy the game. Our team has fun. We enjoy it. But we enjoy putting in the work too. We have a great atmosphere here. We have a lot of fun working. -
NFL.com,
Phone issues. Hang on real quick. -
Mike , Kentucky
6:29 PM ET
Being that you might be heading for a Pro Bowl year this year, does it bum you out that this years Pro Bowl will be played in Miami and not in Hawaii. :) Keep up the good work, your the most underrated TE in the game today.
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Thank you Mike! I don't mind the Pro Bowl being in Miami. Hopefully I can be there two weeks in a row! That would be a good problem to have. It would be an honor to make a Pro Bowl run. -
Brett, ohio
6:30 PM ET
In Madden 09, I threw 7 touchdowns to you with Favre. Any chance of you doin that Sunday vs. the Seahawks for me to prove to my friend that it is possible? LOL
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Brett, that is very possible! LOL! Wouldn't that be something ... I would retire off that game. LOL. -
Ricky, California
6:31 PM ET
Wassup Visanthe! you played with Eli, Kurt Warner and Favre who is the better quarterback of the 3 in your opinion?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
They are all good quarterbacks. Of course, I would have to say Favre. With his experience and his football savy, and his love of the game that allows him to prosper that is very commendable. The hard work shows on the field. He is a legendary Hall of Famer.
I feel this is his best year of his career because he is not holding all of the weight on himself. The weight is no distributed. -
Mike, England
6:33 PM ET
International NFL games - good, or a pain?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
I don't know if they are good or a pain because I haven't played in one. But it is a good thought and intent. But it has to be hard on the players to play the next week. Players have said it was a pleasurable experience.
It would be good to come home if I got a chance. -
Richard, Wisconsin
6:34 PM ET
What is your favorite tv show?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Wow, Richard. World's Wildest Police Videos. -
Ryan, Colorado Springs
6:35 PM ET
Who is the craziest person on the vikings? I would guess Jared Allen.
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
The craziest person, Ryan? Bennie Sapp or Pat Williams. These guys are WILD. -
Nikki, Minneapolis
6:36 PM ET
What is your favorite hang out spot in the Twin Cities?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
I like going to Seven. Nice environment. Relaxing. Good people and good food. -
Doug, Oshkosh,WI
6:37 PM ET
How has Brett Favre changed the atmosphere and culture in the locker room and on the field?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
He brings a sense of accomplishment. The morale is up. Sense of success which is contagious. If his level of play makes others raise their level of play. His work ethic, as I said, brings a lot of structure to this team. With all of his experience, he brings advice to offensive players. Especially the receivers. People listen when he talks because he has been there, done that. He has a trust with the team. -
Alex , Chicago
6:39 PM ET
Hey Visanthe, With all the commotion surrounding Jone-Drew's decision to take a knee instead of having a TD, is Fantasy Football of any concern to you while playing or watching any other divisional rivals play?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
You know Alex, I am not a fantasy football player. I don't know too much about fantasy football. The thing is, do you choose fantasy football over your team? Of course, you would rather win the game. So if that is for the best interest of the team that is commendable. But come on, it has to be team first. You have to be a professional. -
Bill S., LA
6:40 PM ET
Why is nfl.com using two different pics for you on this page?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Yeah, what is up with that NFL.com? That other picture doesn't even look like me. I asked them to change that old picture. Even my mom said that the picture doesn't look like me. That is a picture I don't like. -
James, MD
6:42 PM ET
Hey ALUM!!! Hey I went to Blair like you and played for coach Short. What was your first impression when they was talking about Farve coming to the Vikings?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Hey James! That is a good decision to attend Blair!
That was excitement. That was definitely on everybody's mind, of how he could help the team win. We had a lot of pieces to our offense. That would definitely help us with our goals. -
Jon, twitter
6:45 PM ET
How is the cow doing?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Little Moo-Moo is great. She is spoiled. She only eats the finest oats and grains, Jon. -
Adam, Winnipeg, Canada
6:46 PM ET
Hey Visanthe, who in your opinion is the toughest team to play against defensivly and why?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Hey Adam, that is the Eagles. At least when you are talking about over the course of my career. This year, San Francisco was really good. -
Jeff, AZ
6:47 PM ET
Do you get tired off all the questions about Brett?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
I am used to them ... -
Jon, Santa Barbara, CA
6:49 PM ET
Are you a fan of any other sports besides football?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
No. Not at all. I'll watch basketball when it is playoff time. But I am not really into other sports. -
Maurice Stone, Bardstown, Kentucky
6:51 PM ET
Who's your favorite wrestler in the WWE? Mine is Triple H
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Once I found it was fake, it broke my heart so it hasn't been the same since then. Back in the day Roddy Piper, the Iron Shiek and Hulk Hogan ... that just to be real. LOL! -
Steve, Covington, WA
6:51 PM ET
Prior to Week 1, did you have any idea the Vikings would be THIS good this year? it's truly a special season to watch.
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
Thank you, Steve. I knew we had the potential. But to see it come to life is a great experience. I don't think we have reached the pinnacle yet, we have really only started to hit the tip. We have the potential to get a lot better and be a force. -
Patrick, Chicago
6:53 PM ET
Hey Visanthe, today is my 44th Birthday. Been a Viking fan her in Bear country since age 7. Each year my friend gets me Viking/Bear tickets for my birthday. Do you think you can get a win here this year as I hate leaving the stadium with cocky bear fans after a loss (like last years wild game)?
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
So you are about Brett's age? Congratulations. Happy birthday. We will put out our best effort to beat the Bears so you won't have to deal with those fans. We don't want our fans disappointed. -
Jon, Santa Barbara, CA
6:54 PM ET
Do you think LeBron would make a good NFL tight end? And if so would you be worried about him taking your spot? LOL
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
I understand that Antonio Gates used to play basketball. I understand. Who knows if LeBron would be able to play a physical sport like this and prosper. His ability to change direction would help. But when it comes to going across the middle, and exposing yourself to physical hits ... hmmm? -
Visanthe Shiancoe , Minnesota Vikings
I appreciate chatting with you all. I had fun. I like talking trash. Holla at me on the Twitter @vshiancoe.
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