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Jeremy Shockey is no Saint
The NY Giants traded disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints today, a move that some had rumored was to occur during or before the draft.
The Saints give up a second and fifth round pick for Shockey. There is a bit of irony in Shockey becoming a Saint, because he’s really a jerk. But there is no NFL team with the nickname “Jerks.”
When his Giants made it to the Super Bowl, Shockey, who was recovering from a broken leg, watched the game from box seats, drinking numerous beers. I’m not sure that’s the kind of team player the Saints had in mind, but that IS the type of player they get with Shockey.
This is a great move for the Giants, who gain two draft picks by ridding themselves of a troublemaker in the locker room.
Shockey, 28, is a four-time Pro Bowler. He has 371 catches for 4,228 yards and 27 touchdowns during his six-year NFL career. The emergence of rookie Kevin Boss last season made Shockey expendable.
The Saints certainly needed a tight end, and although I believe Shockey is a bit overrated, he still is one of the top 10 tight ends in the NFL. He provided a much-needed weapon for Drew Brees, who really only had Marques Colston to throw to.
I wonder how many Shockey jerseys are in trash cans right now.
July 21st, 2008 at 1:47 pmAs much as I hate to admit it this makes the saints more dangerous and a possible playoff contender if they can get their D straighten up.
July 21st, 2008 at 1:48 pmThe Saints gave too much for Shockey. I agree, he’s overrated. His mouth is bigger than his game. Still, I hope he takes some attention off of Reggie Bush, so I can win my fantasy league this year
July 21st, 2008 at 4:53 pmDidn’t the giants, right before the draft, turn down the exact same trade offer except with this year’s draft picks instead of next year’s? Maybe they finally wised up.
July 21st, 2008 at 7:20 pmI was just mailed an offer from the Dallas Cowboys today to buy my seats from Texas Stadium. My 2 seats as is, no refurb, in my house for JUST $650 dollars. I don’t want them, but if you guys do want to buy some historical stadium seating, be looking on EBAY pretty soon. You will probobly be seeing it Hat, and I know how you wanted one of those pavers. This is pretty cool as well IF you can spare $650. For $1000 you can buy a big paver and the old seats.
The Shockey deal is great news. Especially for me because I just had my fantasy draft and Brees is my QB. Even better, we don’t have to see him in Dallas 2x a year. The Taylor trade I really don’t like. I think it was a great move for Miami, but going to a team the Boys have to play 2x a year isn’t good no matter how you slice it. I hear the whole double team scenario, but that isn’t an ideal situation. In the long run it will work out because Washington did give too much and he will only play a year or two. That is the GOOD that came out of it as far as Dallas is concerned. It makes the Dallas Washington rivalry that much bigger this year too. Zach Thomas vs. Jason Taylor in the NFC East=…Weird.
July 21st, 2008 at 8:02 pm