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Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:10 pm EDT

Seahawks, Falcons enter Shockey sweepstakes

By Joe Zedalis

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If the New York Giants decide to trade Jeremy Shockey this week, it won't necessarily be to the New Orleans Saints. Whether the Saints or Seattle Seahawks up the ante between now and the start of the draft on Saturday will likely determine whether the Giants make the bold move to dump the 27-year-old Shockey, who has been expressing his frustrations with the Giants to his friends this offseason. According to team sources, the Giants aren't actively trying to trade him, but they are listening to offers and have discussed the possibility according to the New York Daily News.

Some in the organization are convinced Shockey will be traded before the first day of the draft is over, although most sources have indicated it could go either way, depending on how high the offers go.

One source also indicated that other teams have expressed an interest in Shockey, although none more than the Seahawks and Saints. The source did not say who those teams were, but one possibility is the Atlanta Falcons, who are looking to replace tight end Alge Crumpler. The Falcons, by the way, have three second-round picks (34th, 37th and 48th).

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  1. Cools
    1. Posted by Cools Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    noboday can say F*RST here. ha
  2. Dionisios M
    2. Posted by Dionisios M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    First...The Giants should only trade Shockey if it considerably improves their draft position in the first round or adds high draft picks in the second round. That said, his value is probably highest right now. He is coming off an injury and it is uncertain how he will perform next year. GO BIG BLUE.... Oh, I still can't get enough of watching T.O. cry and say it is "unfer" to criticize his quarterback. HA HA.
  3. mblack80
    3. Posted by mblack80 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    He is the poster boy for locker room cancer. Stay away, stay far far away.
  4. tm
    4. Posted by tm Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:53 pm EDT

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    it saddens me to say that it mght be time to trade him, if the price is right
    he is pretty expensive to ride the bench (although the upside is tremendous)
  5. Justin B
    5. Posted by Justin B Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    The Giants didn't need Tiki and they certainly don't need Shockey. Dump him while he's worth something.
  6. Confidnz
    6. Posted by Confidnz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    Trade him! Get another receiver that Toomer can help groom and give Boss a chance to shine as the starting TE... he certainly proved his worth when Shockey went down last season. But post number two made a good point.... his trade should be used strictly for draft positioning.
  7. Dionisios M
    7. Posted by Dionisios M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    Steve-O you are probably right. He is coming off his second injury. But, I am projecting that right now you could probably get more for him that later in the season, when he is running bad routes and still yelling at Eli to get him the ball. If he stays on the team, hopefully, the leadership Eli gained during the Super Bowl run, allows him to tell Shockey to just shut up.
  8. mrwheat522005
    8. Posted by mrwheat522005 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    The Saints will up the ante as i don't see the Seahawks as players in this unless the deal is so extraordinary,the G-men can't refuse it.The more intruiging team in all of this is Atlanta.With three second rounders to play with,i can forsee them parting with the highest one and possibly a seventh rounder as the G-men don't have a seventh round selection.There is always the undisclosed draft pick for the following year that might be taken into consideration.Either way..Shockey is a goner in my eyes.
  9. Giants Fan
    9. Posted by Giants Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    Good reddens you loud mouth over rated always hurt. Bum!!!!!!!! You cause more trouble with your mouth than your worth. Grow up and realize your not the center of the world. There's no "Shockey" in the word team...
  10. jazzbooksfood
    10. Posted by jazzbooksfood Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:54 pm EDT

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    Shockey is a clubhouse cancer. I wouldn't trade for his schtick even if I were desperate for a TE. While he does have talent & has produced, IMHO he's *never* produced equal to the hype that surrounds him.
    Someone will undoubtedly trade for him, & in less than one full season he'll be back to whining.
  11. Weezie
    11. Posted by Weezie Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:27 pm EDT

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    as an avid falcons fan, id rather have a one-armed man at tight end. he spends too much time writing checks with his mouth that his a$$ cant cash. any team that trades for him deserves to lose, including the falcons, which they probably will anyways
  12. glen b
    12. Posted by glen b Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    good grief...the seahawks DO NOT WANT shockey..he is team trouble..all about me and no team..didnt the giants win the superbowl without him in the lineup?..the giants played far better with him sitting on the bench
  13. Tired in ATL
    13. Posted by Tired in ATL Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    sure seems like the g-men took off all the way to a super bowl trophy when the cancer was on the sideline, maybe that should tell teams everything they need to know. the falcons just got rid of two malcontents (hall and crumpler) why circle the bowl with a guy like shockey?
  14. Stan F
    14. Posted by Stan F Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    Please New Orleans leave him in NY. We don't need that kind of guy. He's MR OVERATED.
  15. Taylor S
    15. Posted by Taylor S Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:29 pm EDT

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    I don't think any of you understand Shockey's true value. He's not just a match up problem for opposing defenses who have to cover him with a safety instead of a linebacker. He's also a very good blocker and he instills the team with passion. Does he have a big mouth? Yes. Is he difficult to handle? Absolutely. But trading someone with this much passion & talent for anything less than a ridiculous offer is insane. Next season when Shockey faces the Giants, he will look like an all pro. Boss, will look like a struggling sophomore TE.
  16. dschroe
    16. Posted by dschroe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    well the giants are not going to win anymore superbowls anytime soon so mind as well trade him to some team that might actually do it...
  17. TheRealBeel
    17. Posted by TheRealBeel Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    Shockey will never play for the Seahawks... he thinks he's too cool.
    Maybe I'm wrong about the guy but I think he'd hate it in Seattle, look down on everyone, disrupt the locker room and sit out.
    I think he'd also get in trouble in the NW. It's intriguing to have a guy like that on my favorite team, but it sorta feels like that other Jeremy TE who washed out... the one that cost the Hawks the Super Bowl - J. Stevens.
  18. JOE GIANT
    18. Posted by JOE GIANT Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:50 pm EDT

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    19 Your crazy. The G-Men are built for a few more SBs. That D-Line is SICK. If Strahan comes back next year, we will be back to the big dance again next year. Remember, this was the first year in that defense, next year they will have no learning curve.
  19. Minion of the Evil Empire
    19. Posted by Minion of the Evil Empire Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    you know, it is definately the right time for shockey and the giants to part ways. i agree he has more trade value now than he will if he has a down year or gets hurt, which given his track record is a distinct possibility. a fresh start for both sides appears to be in order.
  20. Mike Mendoza
    20. Posted by Mike Mendoza Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Anybody up for joining me for some crumpets and tea? They're quite delicious!
  21. Grinch
    21. Posted by Grinch Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:35 pm EDT

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    He got drunk at the Superbowl with his friends in a luxury box rather than support his team from the sidelines. He then proceeded not to attend the Super bowl parade. He's all about himself. I would be shocked if Shockey is on the Giants next year. Seems like they did pretty well without him. Eli seemed more comfortable without the annoying Shockey in his ear. He belongs on the Raiders...
  22. Fartface McNutsack
    22. Posted by Fartface McNutsack Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:26 pm EDT

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    Shockey is an egotistical prick, but he has talent. Don't worry he'll find a team desperate for a win or a big name to get fans in the seats.
  23. Ryan C
    23. Posted by Ryan C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    Put him on the SAINTS! We'll take him!
  24. jm c
    24. Posted by jm c Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    I dont see Ruskell (VP of Seattle) signing off on this deal. Shockey has never lived up to the hype that is 'SHOCKEY!'. Much like that of Brian Boswoth. I dont see Seattle making the same mistake twice.

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