Saints trade for Shockey

by David Fucillo on Jul 21, 2008 12:13 PM PDT

ESPN is reporting that the Saints are going to send a second and fifth round pick to the Giants for Jeremy Shockey. That would certainly cut into my boy, Eric Johnson's playing time.

Since the addition of Brees, the Saints have had an impressive passing attack. Eric Johnson put up 48 receptions for 378 yards and 2 touchdowns. While he probably won't put up the same numbers, combine him with Shockey and you've got an impressive pair of tight ends.

Aside from Marques Colston, the Saints WRs have had issues recently, but adding one more offensive threat should help right the ship.

So, thoughts on the signing?

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All I can say, "Hello Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker'"

as they are my men and they’ll do their jobs.

And they will flourish in the Martz offense.

"We Have a God who delights in impossibilities."

by 16to80endzone on Jul 21, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions

OL.

How good is the Saint’s offensive line? I don’t really follow them that closely, but from what I gather, I think they’re likely the determining factor in that offense. They have running backs (McAllister, Bush, Stecker), tight ends (Shockey, Johnson), and potentially two above average WRs (Colston, Meachem). As long as Brees has the time to find his targets and the RBs have room to run, that offense should be pretty darn entertaining.

by sfgfan on Jul 21, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions

My only thought

MOTHERF@#%ER.

Well that’s really not my only thought but I just wanted to be concise.

Fooch, when the aliens land and say, "Take me to your leader," I'm taking them to you!

by jfainsf49 on Jul 21, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions

Interesting

that they gave up more for Shockey than the skins did for Taylor. I know Taylor is quite a bit older, but both guys are still among the elite at their position and DE is considered one of the most important positions on the field while TE is generally conidered one of the least important. Should make the Saints’ O scary good though.

by sam23 on Jul 21, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions

huh

interesting.

MURS for President!!!!!!!

by jtoj on Jul 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Two TE sets. Good for them!

Personally, I’m not a Shockey guy. He’s always seemed overrated to me, but what the hell do I know? Anyone care to tell me how he’s not overrated and I just let my disdain for the guy blind me to his eliteness? Elitiness? Eli-tennis? Hamstray?

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Jul 21, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

Over/under

I don’t know if he’s not overrated or if he is. I just know that he’s a pretty unique tight end who has above average speed (not Vernon Davis speed, of course) and is pretty physical. His attitude does suck and it makes him look bad, but I think he’s a fairly good player. Probably one of the better tight ends in the league.

by sfgfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions