I almost still cannot believe the Saints' were able to acquire Jeremy Shockey this offseason. Even after all the whispers and rumors that the New Orleans Saints' were trying to get Shockey before this years draft; the Giants were adamant that he was not for sale.
The day finally came, and it was announced that Jeremy Shockey was traded to the Saints.
Most would say that the Saints' did not need another big-name playmaker on offense, and that the defense is what needed to be addressed. If you look at all the moves the Saints made this offseason, they concentrated on defense.
First, obtaining Jonathan Vilma via trade with the New York Jets. Then Sedrick Ellis and Tracy Porter through the draft, and Bobby McCray, Aaron Glenn, and Randall Gay through free agency.
The Saints', on paper, made some great moves to shore-up one of the worst defenses in the league from last year.
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So why bring in a loudmouth, problem-child like Shockey to a class-act team like the Saints? Especially when they already have one of the best offenses in the NFL today?
The answer is simple: He will make them better. The Saints, with all their offensive weapons, have lacked a threat down the middle of the field. The Saints had to use different tight ends for running and passing situations last year.
Shockey gives them run support and a passing threat. Teams will not easily guess the play with Shockey in the game, much like they did last year.
With four Pro Bowls under his belt, he is a big threat, with speed that will keep defensive coordiantors wondering how to contain him. Linebackers cannot keep up with him, and cornerbacks cannot match his size.
These mismatches and possible double-teams will free up guys like Colston and Bush. This makes Coach Payton's playbook never ending.
I, personally, am not sold on that fact that he is a problem child. I think he was a just product of the outstanding, first-class media in New York. Yes, he has said some off-color comments and has not always been on his best behavior, but who really ever is.
I believe he is just a passionate player that hates to lose, and he expects 100 percent from himself and the guys around him.
Coach Payton knows Shockey and what he is capable of. The Saints are stacked with good-character guys in the locker room, and Shockey knows that some of the comments he has made before will not be tolerated in New Orleans. The Saints have a "Team First" philosophy, and they tend to keep each other in check.
We should expect great things from Shockey and the rest of the New Orleans Saints' offense in 2008.
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2 months ago
someone is angry that there team won't make the playoffs while the saints will win their division.
from 2 months ago
P.S. you're cool
from 2 months ago
Hey T-Money, Eddie does not even have a team, they guy has posted 170 comments on every subject in bleacher report, but has yet to say who he pulls for.
All he does is write comments about someone elses work, and has nothing good to say. This guy is a complete loser, and a disgrace to Bleacher report and the rest of its true menbers.
2 months ago
Nice article, Robert. I work with a guy who played high school football with Shockey and still a close friend of his. He told me that keep him happy, you won't hear a word out of him, but don't listen to him and agree with him. You end up with what happened to the Giants, think he'll enable Bush to run better and we'll see the Giants wish they kept him.
2 months ago
The Saints took a gamble, but I think it will pay off.
from 2 months ago
Eddie, Eddie you seem to think you know the personality make up of everyone that offends you. Its amazing.
Let me ask you, have you been puplished anywere? Are you a doctor, maybe you should try your hand at being Dr. Phils side kick. Jonny Carson had Ed Mcmahon, Dr. Phil could have you. You seem so in tune with everyone, its just wonderful the gift you have.
I am no longer in the military, I served my country in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq.
Please tell me what you have done, experienced. I would love to hear it.
I have never claimed to be anything, so why are you trying to disect me? I just hate ignorant , asinine guys like you that have nothing better to do but talk smack behind a computer.
Please let me and the rest of the world know what makes you qualified to ramble on about others like you love to do?
from 2 months ago
Oh yea, one more thing, lets look at the facts:
I put an actual picture of myself and fiance on my profile, because I am not afraid to show who I am. Your feable insults do not matter.
But you on the other hand, hide behind a distorted picture, that I am sure does you better justice than if your real one was up.
So I challenge you to post a pic that shows the real you, and not hide behind a mask.
And what is your status? You see, you try to keep your life secret so no one can get something from you.
The other day you mentored kids, today your employed with the DoD. Come on eddie come out of the closet.
Whats your story Eddie?
***I think your story is actually what you said about me:
You just keep "mouthing off" and assuming things that you want to believe with your limited perception and very small sample of life experience. You are extremely transparent and one- dimensional. You lead a very tiny life and are not even remotely aware of it. If you ever do gain any real insight you will probably look at your life and, in some way, try to harm yourself.
I can see your photo and read your words. Grow up a little son. You're a mere lad, and a mental midget, to boot. And, your chick is butt ugly. I didn't want to go there, but you forced me to. You of all people should not be commenting or goofing on any kind of Zoos. It's apparent that you've got quite the menagerie there at home.
You woke up about a year ago, and found out that you have gone no where in life, you have no friends, your wife left you for another woman, and you were sexualy abused as a child by your uncle. So having nothing to do but sit all day trolling websites, and picking on people you do not know. You memorize 3 syllable words, so people think you are smart. You hate reality shows because it reminds you of what you dont have, FRIENDS AND A LIFE.
So there, thats my Eddie impression.
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