A nagging ankle injury slowed Shockey much of the season. He only missed a game, but wasn't himself for about half the season because of the injury, which hurt his production. Shockey did have 66 receptions and seven touchdowns, but his 623-receiving yards was the second lowest total of his career. Shockey is a big, athletic tight end with surprising speed. The Giants like to throw the ball, and Shockey might be Eli Manning's favorite target. The key for Shockey, though, will be if Manning progresses. If he continues to have his up and down games, Shockey's numbers could suffer a bit.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Shockey is a top-five tight end. He has great TD potential and his yardage numbers can rebound with more consistency from Manning. He has as much upside as any tight end in the game.
May 12 2008 11:00AM
John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports New York Giants TE Jeremy Shockey will likely not be traded by the team. The New Orleans Saints have expressed interest in Shockey's services.
May 6 2008 01:30PM
The Times-Picayune reports the New Orleans Saints are still interested in New York Giants TE Jeremy Shockey, according to league sources. Saints head coach Sean Payton still believes Shockey is a perfect fit for the team's offense.
Apr 27 2008 04:54AM
The Associated Press reports New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese was immediately hit with questions about TE Jeremy Shockey during a post draft press conference. "Jeremy Shockey is our starting tight end, guys. I'm going to leave it at that," Reese said. Shockey had been the center of trade speculation for weeks leading up to the NFL Draft, but no deals surrounding him materialized during the first day.
Apr 26 2008 09:57PM
Gary Myers, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants DE Michael Strahan said he does not want the team to trade TE Jeremy Shockey. "Of course I want him back. I love him," Strahan said of Shockey.
Apr 26 2008 07:37PM
The NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports it appears a trade between the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants for TE Jeremy Shockey may be dead because the Saints used one of the draft choices they were previously dangling to the Giants for the Pro Bowl tight end.
Apr 26 2008 09:59AM
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the New Orleans Saints earlier this week offered their second-round pick in the NFL Draft as well as either a sixth-round in 2008 or a fifth-round pick in 2009 to the New York Giants in exchange for TE Jeremy Shockey. Despite contrary reports, the deal has been on the table for quite some time and currently remains available. The Giants wanted a second-round pick as well as SS Roman Harper but the Saints were reluctant to make that move. Shockey has told several friends that he would like to join the Saints and is hoping the deal would get done prior to the draft.
