Jeremy Shockey Remains a Giant ... For Now

... and after all of that talk, Jeremy Shockey is still a Giant.

It was the Saints second-round pick, 40th overall, that has been linked to Shockey for, about, forever now. Each second that ticked off the clock reduced the chances of a trade being worked out, and with about 30 seconds left the Saints decided to hand the card in themselves for cornerback Tracy Porter.

The fact that the pick came in so late leads me to believe that the teams were furiously trying to work out a deal until the end. But Saints GM Mickey Loomis is a stickler; he sets a price and is tough to budge from it. I'd have to imagine the sticking point was an '09 pick -- Roman Harper, the original dealbreaker, was no longer necessary once the Giants drafted Kenny Phillips. The Saints have no third- or fourth- round picks this year to offer the team additionally, and I'd find it hard to believe both sides would have let the deal fall through over a fifth-round pick or later.

This doesn't necessarily mean Shockey will remain a Giant this year -- Randy Moss was dealt on Day 2 last year. I'd imagine these talks will continue into the summer for '09 compensation, but the longer the talks go the less leverage the Giants have.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

4-26-2008 @ 8:45PM

sean said...

This would be one bad trade to get rid of Shockey that would come back to haunt the G-men, especially after the late great Mr.Mara passed away who had a soft spot for Shockey and them 2 had a very good relationship. Both Mr.Mara and Shockey will haunt the Giants if they trade him. Shockey is a spark plug of a playmaker who needs his touches and he is bothered by the Giants mis-use of his talents, by using him to block. The Giants need Shockey, Eli needs Shockey.

4-27-2008 @ 12:01AM

George B Vieto said...

We shall see if Jeremy Shockey stays in Gotham or lands in The Big Easy in the next few days.

4-27-2008 @ 8:46AM

MLJ said...

While I was kind of hoping the Giants would trade Shockey, I have to admit, him coming back this year (if he does)might not be such a bad thing.Provided Shockey comes back with something to prove and realizes he needs to keep his mouth shut, he is a big play guy who changes the Offense for the better.
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4-27-2008 @ 1:27PM

Sports Fan said...

I think he'll behave if it means playing in a superbowl instead of sitting it out. He wants to get in there!!

4-27-2008 @ 2:40PM

The Q ster said...

I love Shockey but if we can get a player with the same value or greater and not the stupid penelties that Shockey gets because he can't control himself . than go for it.

4-28-2008 @ 11:49AM

nysaintsfan said...

i am pleading with the GM and ownership of the saints, please leave this problem child in NY where he belongs. he is a distraction and has a questionable attitude. he will be just as disgruntled in NO as he is in NY when he doesn't get enough catches. he is hurt alot and not worth the salary. look to the tight ends that weren't drafted and sign one as a free agent.