Category Archives: Jeremy Shockey
I hate to say it but, this season is beginning to remind me of the 2009 season when Jerry Reese went into camp with only 3 safeties. Kenny Philips went down with a serious knee injury which forced Mr. Reese to scramble for players.
He signed C. C. Brown and Aaron Rouse. That was a painful season and a painful lesson to learn. The next year(2010) Reese brought in Antrel Rolle and Deon Grant.
Tight Ends with NFL experience are always a plus for a successful season. The Giants are a bit thin in the tight end department with Ben Patrick(FA from Arizona) retiring and the loss of Kevin Boss. I would guess the Giants brass are burning up the phone lines looking for someone that can block and catch.
So the question is…with the recent trade of Greg Olsen, the #1 draft pick for the Bears in 2007 to the Carolina Panthers does Jeremy Shockey become expendable. Shockey’s deal is worth up to $4 million, with $1 million in guaranteed money.
Love him or hate him he’s an up grade over what is in camp now. If he became available would the Giants bring him back? Just a question to consider at 2:40am.
In one scenario he is a huge distraction and Eli can’t work with him.
In a second scenario Eli thrives knowing that this is his team and he can control Shockey much better than before.
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Former Giants All-Pro TE Jeremy Shockey announced this afternoon that his next team will be the Carolina Panthers.
From Shockey’s Facebook page…
Looks like I’m signing with Carolina. Time for the Next chapter. This is a great opportunity for me, and I am excited to play football. Lets hope we all have the chance to play this season.
Shockey was released by the New Orleans Saints last week and had piqued the interest of both the 1-15 Panthers and the stagnant Miami Dolphins. Shockey was reportedly a lock to play in Miami because of his longtime association with the South Florida area, where he owns a home. But recent developments had the Panthers driving hard for his services.
The 30-year-old Shockey, who was released by New Orleans last week, has been injured too often for many teams to take a serious interest in him. He is expected to only receive a one-year deal.
The Panthers and Dolphins were both in the hunt for his services, but new Panthers coach Ron Rivera had said recently he was seeking a top TE and was able to sway Shockey up the coast.
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According to ESPN New York’s Ohm Youngmisuk, the Giants and Tom Coughlin are in the preliminary stage of extending the 64-year-old coach’s contract.
New York Giants CEO John Mara said he has had some preliminary talks with Tom Coughlin’s agent concerning the head coach’s contract.
Coughlin is entering the final year of his contract but Mara has said that Coughlin will return as head coach. Mara says the team has not entered serious talks yet concerning Coughlin’s contract but plans on doing so in the future.
It’s been less than 48 hours since Jeremy Shockey has been on the market, and it won’t be long before he finds himself off the rolls of the unemployed.
Several reports have the Tennessee Titans showing interest in the hulking ex-Giant TE. Other reports have Shockey passing a physical for the Miami Dolphins.
Both destinations make sense. Tennessee just hired ex-Giant offensive assistant Chris Palmer as their offensive coordinator. Miami is an apropos landing for Shockey as he owns a home in South Beach.
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Brandon Tierney and Marc Malusis debate which former NY Giant is more likely to return, Plaxico Burress or Jeremy Shockey…
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You can’t deny it. You try and justify it in your head, but it is undeniable.
The Giants were a better team when they had Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey around. The evidence is in the results.
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The New Orleans Saints cut ties with TE Jeremy Shockey today after three seasons.
From the Saints’ official website…
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Tuesday that the club has terminated the contract of tight end Jeremy Shockey.
“I’d like to thank Jeremy for the contributions he made to our team during his time in New Orleans,” Loomis said. “These decisions are never easy to make and we wish him the best in the future.”
“Jeremy played an important role in helping our team bring a Super Bowl championship to New Orleans,” said Head Coach Sean Payton. “He contributed to the success of our offense, both as a pass-catcher and run blocker, and we’re appreciative of his efforts.”
I would like to say that the Giants could not use a guy like Shockey right now, but I would be lying. They could use another productive TE ….but is he the guy and is it worth it to bring him back here?
Imagine the Giants with both Shockey and Plaxico on their roster again…..wouldn’t that be something?
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Injury Issues of 2009 Spilling Over Into This Season
Two years ago two key players for the New York Giants had off season knee surgery. Fred Robbins and Barry Cofield both went under the knife during the off season to repair torn up knee ligaments and to no surprise…they had terrible 
seasons.
Thinking back upon the players injuries, the press reported these surgeries as common place and routine as drinking Gatorade on the sidelines; however, when there production slipped and there reliability was in doubt…the questions came fast and furious.
Now June 2010 and the New York Giants are only weeks away from Camp Coughlin, and I question why some of the key players(Boss) on the team are having “Off Season” surgery so late in the game and what is Gilbride’s plan to run the ball when all 3 starting running backs(Bradshaw, Jacobs, and Brown) have had recent surgery.
What is to be expected when these players don’t perform to the highest level.
1. Kevin Boss – May 23rd Ankle Surgery. Why wait 5 months from the end of the ’09 season to have this done? Boss is an intricate part of the NY Giants offense and will now be shelved for 6 weeks. This will certainly put the players conditioning in jeopardy as well as a “lack of timing” between Manning and Boss. The same “lack of timing” Eli used to complain about when missing Pro Bowl Tight End Jeremy Shockey.
Boss is in a contract year and needs to have a break out season to offer the NY Giants offense more fire power, especially with the recent drought from the running game.
2. Ahmad Bradshaw – foot and ankle surgery. Bradshaw has had 3 off season surgeries where screws were inserted into each foot to act like an extra bone strengthening the outer edge of his feet. The Giants tend to feel that Bradshaw’s bow-legged running style puts pressure on the outer bones of each foot. Bradshaw also had irritating bone spurs removed from his right ankle.
Once again, can No.44 be counted on to carry the ball 12 times a game after 3 foot and ankle surgeries? Will he ever be the “change of pace” running back they NY Giants so desire and what about his conditioning when he has been unable to run for 6 months.
3. Brandon Jacobs – underwent arthroscopic surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus that haunted him throughout the 2009 season. The surgery was considered a “clean up” and should not be considered anything that will hold back the running back from a bounce back year. My question is when did this injury take place, because the big brash back was “tip toeing” through the line from the first snap of 2009 season.
Running Back and its overall production will be a position under fire for most part of the 2010 season.
4. Kevin Boothe – The backup offensive lineman will be out for 4 months after tearing a pectoral muscle in late May while working out during the team’s organized team activities. Boothe was dependable player, stepping in for injured lineman at different time through out the season.
With the pounding O-lineman take, Boothe will be missed; however, this will open the door for rookie Mitch Petrus to step in when needed. Petrus was a 5th round selection from Arkansas. Boothe will likely miss most of training camp due to the injury, which will make it hard for Boothe to make the team due to this recent set back.
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Shockey Hospitalized After “Seizure”
Former Giants’ All-Pro TE Jeremy Shockey was taken to the hospital yesterday after suffering what doctors are calling a “seizure”. 
Shockey, 29, was in the Saints’ weight room at their headquarters in Metarie, LA when he told teammates he felt ‘light-headed’.
“It was scary,” teammate Darren Sharper said. “We didn’t know what was going on.”
The hulking tight end appears to be OK now, although he remains hospitalized. “I am O.K.,” Shockey said via Twitter. “Thanks to everyone who has shown their concern. Don’t worry about me. I will be fine.”
Random Observations from OTAs
DE Osi Umenyiora did not participate due to a sore hip. Not that this matters, but Osi missed five games in 2006 with a strained hip flexor…
OL Guy Whimper was in with the first unit at guard – at Rich Seubert’s usual spot. This is Whimper’s last hurrah. If he craps out a guard, he’s done as a Giant….
Ramses Barden is being integrated into offense more and more. He is happy to finally be participating and he knows he has to be more aggressive on special teams if he wants to get on the field more this year.
“Anywhere they feel I can be a threat,” he said. “We did some tackling drills the other day and that dummy didn’t get back up off the ground.”
The Giants’ next OTA is next Wednesday, June 2nd.
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Even though TE Jeremy Shockey became injured in the magical 2007 season and didn’t play throughout the playoffs, he still received a ring for the Giants Super Bowl win. Amidst the Giants victory without the boisterous TE, speculation began as to whether or not they even needed him on the squad.
Two years later, Shockey found himself in a similar situation. Bothered by injuries all season, the tight end ultimately toughed it all out and made his mark on this Super bowl. This reward comes with a bit more merit than the 2007 hardware.
“It’s very special,” Shockey said. “It’s gratifying to even be in the game, much less catch a touchdown pass. I’ve put in a lot of hard work for this since I was in seventh grade. Everything worked out for a reason.”
Not only did Shockey play, but he played well, ultimately catching what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown.
If you really think about it, Shockey kind of got the shaft here in New York. Before he got hurt in the 2007 season, he was playing pretty well. In the three seasons previous to 2007, Shockey hauled in at least 6 TD’s and at least 600 yards in receiving. In 2007, he was on pace to possibly reach his highest yardage mark, having had 619 yards through the 14 games.
I’m not saying it was a bad move to get rid of Shockey. In fact, I agreed with the move, and still do on this day. However, to say that he wasn’t in any part responsible for our Super Bowl victory in 2007 because he didn’t participate in the playoff run would be unfair to him.
I believe that’s how most people feel (including the Giants front office) for there was zero lamentation in his release. For that, I put the “Earns First” in parentheses for it truly depends on your own interpretation.
I for one am pretty happy for the guy.
Former Giants Michael Strahan and Jeremy Shockey have never been ones to mince words. Yesterday, both Giant greats showed they still have a driving passion for Big Blue more than two years after their Giant careers ended.
Osi: “I wont be a backup…”
Okay, Osi. Then stop playing like one. Last season, Umenyiora was rendered invisible most weeks by a single offensive tackle. He wants to prove that he can still be an elite defensive end, but he also wants to keep his starting position and play every down.
He won’t settle for being a backup.
“It’s not something that I’m going to do. If I’m asked to come back there and do that then I’ll just stop playing football.”
Granted, he was coming off a lost season where he had major knee surgery. To that, former teammate Michael Strahan came to Osi’s defense. He said it usually takes two seasons after surgery for a player to get back into the groove.
“Next season will be a year in which I expect him to do big things because now that knee injury will really be behind him and he can make the mark that he’s made in his previous seasons.”
Plaxico Vows to Play Again
Former Giant WR Plaxico Burress is determined to return to the NFL once he completes his commitment to the New York State Department of Corrections.
In an interview with his former coach, Bill Cowher (set to air Sunday), Burress said he is staying in shape and hopes to play again in 2011. Cowher believes Burress’ contrition is genuine and is truly sorry for his actions. He also believes Burress will make the most of any second chance, should it arise.
“He admittedly blames no one except himself. He’s had a lot of time to reflect.”
Jeremy Shockey, in Miami for the Super Bowl as a member of the New Orleans Saints, had only good things to say about his former teammate.
“It’s something I would like to see,” Shockey said. “Plaxico’s a great guy. He made a mistake like all of us do. Plaxico’s a freak of nature,” he said. “He can do whatever he puts his mind to. It would not shock me to see as soon as he gets out for someone to pick him up and really be a force like he was with the Giants.”
“He was a great teammate. I consider him a great friend. He’s always a good guy to have in the locker room. Teaches young guys how to run routes. He’s a good guy. He just made a bad mistake.”
Strahan also had something to add regarding Burress. “….he has a lot of hunger to prove himself, to show that he can still play and do well at it, and nobody could pretty much cover him half the time anyway and I doubt they’ll be able to do it when he comes out.”
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