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The Giants need to get tough with Shockey

New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey appears to be playing hard ball with the team. The Giants need to fire right back. They can fine him in the area of $8600 every day he refuses to participate in mandatory team activities. They should do it!

If this little soap opera isn't resolved by training camp, my hope is that the Giants will get tough and show this ignorant cry baby who has the leverage. I really wish I knew what Shockey's problem is. If he wants a new contract he must realize he is, once again, coming off a season cut short by injury, and we all  know  what the Giants did in his absence. If he is upset  with his role in the offense, too damn bad! Cash your paycheck, shut your mouth and do what your boss tells you to do. It is called being an adult.
If his feelings are hurt by what fans and media members said about the Giants being better off without him, the best way to deal with that is to come in, work hard and have a big year. 

If the Giants don't get a suitable deal for Shockey from some other team(very likely) they need to use their leverage. I don't think the Giants, even with all the problems he causes, will trade him just to trade him. This may be a long term situation that could get even uglier.

It is sad that this guy, who didn't even participate in last season's historic New York Giants run is intent on ruining all the good feelings from that season.   

Shockey's back in town!

Well, here we go. If you thought it was quiet around Giant land, get ready. Jeremy Shockey showed up, as expected, at an event today in Queens. He made his first public statement since prior to the Super Bowl:
"The statement I would like to make about the Giants and speculation in the offseason is that whatever happens between the upper management, the lower management, the owners, any management, is gonna keep between ourselves. Unlike the Giants, I’m gonna be quiet. They’ve released multiple things about myself and if you look back into the media, there’s always a source. Well, I’d like to know who this source is and we’ll go over hear and we’ll deal with it ourselves, because I haven’t said one negative thing towards the Giants in the newspapers. I have never expressed feelings of the things you guys have made up. I'm here doing a great deal with Powerade and that’s it. If I make it to minicamp you guys will have a chance to interrogate me a little more."

Two comments, first, when you say you will keep it between yourself and the Giants, it isn't helpful to also insult them in the same sentence by saying "unlike the Giants...". Second, I don't like the "if" I show up at camp next week.

Shockey has the right to do or say as he pleases. However, I am not sure what he thinks he is accomplishing with his statements. If he was smart, he would show up, keep his comments positive, work his ass off, and make a statement on the field. I am not sure what negative comment about Shockey has come from the Giants? I haven't heard any. Jerry Reese, Tom Coughlin and his teammates, including Eli Manning have only said they want him on the team. I just don't get his negative attitude towards the Giants. Towards the media and some fans, I could understand.

The bottom line is I do understand some of Shockey's frustration. I just feel it is misplaced when directed at the Giants. If it is the trade talks that bothered him, realize the Giants didn't solicit offers, but like any smart franchise, and the Giants are smart, they listened to offers. Then turned them all down!

Jeremy, most fans, including me, love having you on  the  Giants.  But get over it!

Shockey to Saints deal dead??

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The general manager of the New Orleans Saints said in an interview last night that the Saints are out of the running for New York Giants start tight end Jereme Shockey. He claimed the Giants asking price was too high.

Could he be trying bait Giants GM Jerry Reese into lowering the price for Shockey? Probably, however I feel Reese will stick to his guns and Shockey will be catching passes from Eli Manning in 2008.

Shockey trade rumors still alive

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The proposed trade of New York Giants star tight end, Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints was thought to end with no deal getting done at the end of the 2008 NFL draft. However, there is growing talk that the Saints are still pursuing Shockey.

While it is just rumor at this point, we will keep following the story as things develop.

On a side note, can you imagine Shockey living near the French Quarter...good luck getting him
to the game on time.

Giants draft needs/Tight End

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The New York Giants...sorry, Super Bowl Champion New York Giants have some interesting decisions to make at the Tight End position. We are all very well aware by now that the Giants went on an incredible Championship run last season with out Jeremy Shockey. Rookie Kevin Boss stepped in and played a key role in the post season. After winning the title, questions started looming about whether the Giants were actually better off with out Shockey.

The theory is that Shockey was a distraction particularly to Eli Manning....showing him up after a bad pass...bitching at him in the huddle when he doesn't get the ball, etc. While that was certainly an issue, I think the real reason why Jeremy Shockey has played his last down for Big Blue( and yes, I do believe he is a goner) has more to do with his undisciplined route running. Ron Jaworski did a segment for ESPN during the Playoffs where he watched all 20 regular season picks thrown by Eli. Jaworski put the blame for seven of those on Jeremy Shockey. Too many times, especially on "hot reads" Shockey isn't where he needs to be.

Another reason I think Jerry Reese will ultimately pull the trigger on a deal (probably with the New Orleans Saints for a second round pick), is health. I love Jeremy Shockey as a player. He has guts....almost too much, a little fear of injury might not be a bad thing. I think back to the Playoff loss two years ago in Philly when Shockey lost his helmet and still tried to fight for more yards. While you have to respect the hell out of that, he is a devastating injury waiting to happen.

I think the Giants brain trust has enough confidence in Kevin Boss and Michael Matthews to make the deal.

I could easily see the Giants drafting a Tight End if Shockey does in fact get traded, but I don't think it would be an early round pick as they have more pressing needs.

Check back again as we will look next at the Wide Receiver position.

Also, check back often on draft day as we will have all the latest New Giants  draft news and rumors.