Volatile, Voluble Shockey Swapped

Jeremy Shockey is flamboyant. He is bombastic, garish, pompous, truculent, and vain. With that stated, Shockey is a glitzy enigma. He is a superstar. Yet, his statistics have diminished. He is significant. Yet, the New York Giants won without him.

On Monday, the Giants traded Shockey to the New Orleans Saints. As reciprocation, the Giants received second and fifth round selections. “Jeremy brought great energy to the game every time he stepped on the field,” said Giants President John Mara. “He had a close relationship with my father from the time we drafted him, and I had a couple of long conversations with Jeremy this spring and summer. From those conversations, it was apparent to me that a fresh start was the best thing for us and for Jeremy.”

The exchange left Plaxico Burress stating the obvious. “People talk about how we're a better team without him, but those are the people that don't know football,” he said. “I hear that and it's like, 'You people are crazy. You've never played a down of football in your life, so what would you even know?' The guy walks on the field and he demands a double-team. Before he even straps it up and goes out to play, he's already made the team better. Him going to New Orleans, he makes them one of the best offenses in the league.”

During his career, Shockey has amassed 371 receptions, 4,228 yards, and 27 touchdowns. In 2006, he tallied 66 receptions, 623 yards, and 7 touchdowns. In 2007, Shockey totaled 57 receptions, 619 yards, and 3 touchdowns. “Jeremy is a player that we are excited to have on our roster. He is someone I am familiar with as a player,” said Saints Coach Sean Payton. “He brings a skill set to the position that I feel will be a tremendous benefit to our offense.”

“He's been one of the most successful tight ends in NFL history, but now I think he's going to be more prolific in the Saints' offense,” said Agent Drew Rosenhaus. “I don't think Jeremy could ask for a better situation.”

Concerning the Giants, they stunned the New England Patriots. They won Super Bowl XLII. I will not judge them. Concerning the Saints, their offense includes Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister, and Shockey. Assuming defense and health, they are NFC favorites.