Maybe that three-team trade rumor had some substance after all. Is it just a coincidence that after months of talk about the Giants sending Jeremy Shockey to the Saints, the deal happened to go down the day after the Dolphins shipped Jason Taylor to the Redskins? Or is it a sign that the two teams were working on something else (with, possibly, those Dolphins) and decided to just finally get it done on their own after Miami strayed from the plan?Regardless. Shockey is now a Saint, for the price of a second- and fifth-round pick in 2009.
If Kevin Boss is really the player he was at the end of last year, the Giants are sitting pretty. But to assume that on such a small sample size is dubious, especially since it seemed that everything was clicking for the team during that stretch. But they obviously couldn't exist with Shockey, and Jerry Reese recently practically admitted his time in New York was short.
The Saints get a big talent with a bigger attitude, but don't underestimate the vengeance factor, as Shockey (who seems the vindictive type) tries to prove the Giants wrong -- especially playing in the system, for the coach, and with the quarterback he wants. Sean Payton has desperately wanted a playmaking tight end, and Shockey can do wonders for his offense. But one has to wonder why the Saints gave up the exact same steep cost they were offering before the draft, with the Giants losing leverage with each passing day.
Either way, like the Taylor trade, a long-bandied domino has fallen, and we're getting closer to inner peace as the season approaches. It's your turn, Brett.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-21-2008 @ 3:55PM
jesse said...
Ha i called this last night!!! so pleased my saints goin to tampa d gotta step up!!!!!
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7-21-2008 @ 4:06PM
m said...
If nothing else, maybe the Giants can now have a quiet training camp, distraction free and focus on football.
But, Shockey on Bourbon St equals trouble!
http://www.myteamrivals.typepad.com/newyorkgiants
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7-21-2008 @ 5:40PM
adam b said...
Im a big time NY GIANTS fan i will miss shockey he is a very talented T/E he fired the team up but it was time to goo dont forget he does have a ring with us even if he did not play all season.Saints got a good player congrats go boss it now your time to shine in ny.
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7-21-2008 @ 7:47PM
Gina said...
Unless I'm misunderstanding something aren't the Jets entitled to that second round pick if Vilma reaches certain contract incentives? The Saints must be pretty certain he's not going to reach them. I wonder how the Jets front office feels about this trade.
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7-21-2008 @ 8:06PM
Jock said...
The girls at Rick's Cabaret in MIdtown will miss him. I saw him party there many times. Oh wait, there is a Rick's in New Orleans also. Happenstance?
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7-21-2008 @ 9:49PM
jkallis@aol.com said...
Wide receivers and linebackers!!!! Draft Day 2009 will be loaded with them!!! Big Blue Domination will continue into 2011!!! It's all part of "REESE'S PIECES"!!!! See a potential BIG-BLUE THREE-PEAT!!!
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7-21-2008 @ 10:25PM
Will M said...
Good luck New Orleans. Talk to any offensive coordinator in the league, and there will be 2 plays in their arsenal where the tight end is their first check- unless your Dallas and you have Whitten- and I'm a Giants fan.
Shockey has dropped more than he's ever contributed. He's a 28 year old frat boy who should shut his mouth and realize his greatest value is really as a blocker. The Giants O-line got compensated very well this off season. Why? They do their job better than anyone else.
Shockey- happily- soon to be a NFL footnote.
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7-21-2008 @ 10:26PM
JG said...
About time! Sorry if there are Shockey lovers out there and i hurt anyone's feelings, but I hate the guy! All he ever did was bitch and complain like a little girl who's dady didn't by her that pony on sweet sixteen. All he was, was a big distraction and gave the organization ulcers. He even tried to help run Coughlin out of town along with Tiki. Coughlin can finally put those Tums tablits away.
See Shockey, you can be replaced. Eat those apples.
sorry jesse, The Saints aren't going to the Super Bowl and just wait until good old Shockster becomes unhappy. Oh it will happen, trust me!
Man reason the Saints aren't going to the big game... their rushing ability. Duce gets hurt every year and Buster Bush just can't cut it in the pros. Oh, and did i mention defense?
I used to like the Saints a lot.... Man, how one guy can bring such a cloud.
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7-22-2008 @ 12:41AM
George B Vieto said...
We will see if Jeremy Shockey reminds Saints fans of Wesley Walls and Hoby Brenner or he becomes a locker room distraction.
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7-22-2008 @ 1:03PM
Kevin Wetzel said...
I have been a giant fan for a long long time.I think this a terrible move on the giants part.Shockey may have been a distraction but more than made up for it on the field.He is the type of player who gives more than 100 percent all the time.He is only entering his 7th year and if healthy will certainly will produce for the saints.I hope the Giants do not end up regretting this move.I wish both my team THE NEW YORK GIANTS and SHOCKEY well.It most certainly will be an interesting year.
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7-22-2008 @ 2:16PM
Jesse said...
Whoa Whoa Whoa in no way was i saying we would be going just because of Shockey. I just think in this system with the certain strengths of the players we have and the coaching staff he will complete what we need in drawing a defender in the right condition ( cause all we have ever had at the tight is ok blocking ). With Shockey pulling a little attention off Colston and Bush creating space and being able to use the extra space Shockey creates it is going to be a big difference. Just watch. As for our rushing game , um i believe Deuce stayed heathly in 06 and we went to second round of playoffs with horrible defense, Bush as a rookie, and absoluetly no playmakers but Brees and 2 rookies. This year Grant and Smith are going to have a lot easier time getting to the quarterback with help from Ellis and McCray , which will mean out secondary wont have to cover people for as long. A big part of our season is going to depend on Vilma and i agree we should have have gone a big name cornerback. But i think because we play in the NFC we have a very real shot at the Super Bowl. And i think we will be one of the hardest teams in history to cover in the red zone with the addition of Shockey to Colston and Bush.
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7-22-2008 @ 5:35PM
Vinny said...
You guys are nuts, this kid has to be one of the top three tight ends in football, Plays without regard for his body and
inspires his team mates. A great blocker with good hands
and has to be defended on every play.
He wants to win since when is that a sin. Give me 11 guys
like him on offense and watch what a great coach I could be.
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7-23-2008 @ 2:30AM
JG said...
Vinny, if you had 11 Shockey's your team would implode from self destruction.
One of the top three tight ends??? Are you serious? Then where would you rank Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, Kellen Winslow, Dallas Clark, Alge Crumpler? Heck, even Heath Miller and Chris Cooley are better! The only reason Shockey gets a lot of media coverage is because of his mouth and controversy. Please, top three. Maybe in the top 10, which is still good, but he brings more problems than good.
If he wanted to win, why wouldn't he want to stay with a team that just won a Super Bowl instead of acting like a little bitch crying for a trade?...lol
The only reason the Saints will make it to the post season is because they are an average team in a below average division that is wishy washy and inconsistant. granted i believe they have the best offense in that division, but their defense is their achilles heel. If they do win their division and make it to the post season, the other two wild card teams will have either a better record or the same.
the Saints wont make it to the post season, even though i would like to see them make it, but there are too many better teams and teams that are at the Saints level (which can go 50/50).
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7-23-2008 @ 1:28PM
ASaint said...
WOW, I got a lot....first, the story is a little off. During the draft the Giants wanted S Roman Harper AND 2nd and 5th round picks. We kept our safety this go round.
JG, sorry but Jesse is probably gonna end up being right. The Saints need to start marching now, Tampa to New Orleans is a HIKE! Here's why your problem with the running is not a real concern. First off Duece is doing great, but we'll see. More importantly here is a name you are going to need to remember.......
Pierre Thomas
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7-23-2008 @ 2:22PM
Harrison said...
Looks like a good move on paper, but free-agents who flourish in NO are the exception, not the rule. The Saints gave up too much for him, there definitely should have been some incentives in that trade.
Actually, JG, a team of 11 Shockeys would be the perfect situation for Shockey. He could start talking about himself in the third person and not look insane. Plus, if there was some way there could be female versions of Shockey as cheerleaders, Shockey could fulfill a lifelong dream.
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7-24-2008 @ 5:22AM
JG said...
A Saint, well yeah they have to make a move now with Brees getting older along with Deuce and so forth. Yes they are flying under the radar and is pretty much a sleeper among the elite teams in the NFC, but i just don't see it happening.
Deuce is coming off surgery for both his knees and is practically 30 years of age. The pass three years he's missed 20 games and Bush has proven so far that he is not a complete back, nor can he be reliable late in the season when the weather gets cold and the Saints play outside in winter conditions. Thomas you say, unproven.
The Saints have an easy schedule so will probably make it to the post season, if they live up to the talent that they have. Making it beyond the second round, don't see it.
Harrison, that is hilarious! Yes you're right. It would be like in the movie -Being John Malkovich- where Malkovich enters his own portal and everyone around him is John Malkovich....LOL Malkovich, Malkovich....LOL
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7-30-2008 @ 2:43PM
supersaintsfan said...
The saints have arguably the best FOUR running backs on any one team(Duece, Reggie, Aaron stecker, and Pierre thomas). All four had a 100 yard rushing game last year. And did anyone see what Pierre Thomas did to the CHICAGO BEARS defense? He only put up 140+ yards rushing and 100+ yards recieving against them at Soldier Field and he is our fourth string running back. As for the Saints defense, we helped every part of our defense (cornerback additions: Randall Gay, Aaron Glenn, and rookie Tracy Porter)(LB addition: JONATHON VILMA)(DL additions: Sedrick Ellis and Bobby McCray). This will result in a better Saints defense in 2008. With the firepower we have on offense we will outscore you. Shockey opens up a lot of space for Reggie, Duece, Colston, Meachem, and whoever else the plug into our offense to roam freely. We are again a very legit superbowl contender.
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