shockey to saints trade stalls.. Update on Pg 11

pakowitz · 04-25-2008, 10:01 PM

Sources: Saints, Shockey stuck in trade limbo

Where's Jeremy Shockey? Still a member of the New York Giants.

New Orleans's apparent deal for tight end Jeremy Shockey has hit a delay because of the Giants' demand for more than a No. 2 draft pick for the former Pro Bowler, ESPN's John Clayton reports.

The Saints have been debating offering a No. 2 pick, according to sources, but some in the organization would prefer including no more than a No. 3 pick. New Orleans officials' reluctance makes the deal, which could get done on the draft-day clock or Saturday morning before the draft, difficult to pull off.

The Giants have already conducted a physical on Shockey, which could be offered to the Saints if he can't make it to New Orleans in time to have one. Sources indicate the Saints are seriously interested in Shockey, so a deal is likely to get done.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis this week has declined to discuss players under contract with any other team, and has been evasive while meeting with reporters at the Saints' training headquarters. He has apologetically said that he did not want to tip off other teams to the Saints' draft plans.

The 28-year-old Shockey, who earned the first NFL championship of his career in January, broke his leg on Dec. 16 in a game against the Washington Redskins and did not play in the Super Bowl.

He finished the 2007 regular season with 57 receptions and three touchdowns.

ESPN - Sources: Saints, Shockey stuck in trade limbo - NFL

maximkat · 04-25-2008, 10:12 PM

someone that posted a comment on pft had this to say, i found it interesting enough to post here:

FlyingElvis, a Passionate Fan, says:
April 25th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
An interesting thought here… I noticed on the Rotoworld Fantasy Mill that the Saints have entered the bidding for Lito Sheppard, and that they would be offering their 2nd rounder… the same 2nd rounder tied to Shockey. What are the chances that the Saints are doing the Eagles bidding and trade Shockey to the Eagles for Lito Sheppard, since the Giants would never trade him to a division foe… I know they have LJ Smith under the tender but as far as I know they havent reached a long term deal with him…

hagan714 · 04-25-2008, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by pakowitz

The Saints have been debating offering a No. 2 pick, according to sources, but some in the organization would prefer including no more than a No. 3 pick. New Orleans officials' reluctance makes the deal, which could get done on the draft-day clock or Saturday morning before the draft, difficult to pull off.

The Giants have already conducted a physical on Shockey, which could be offered to the Saints if he can't make it to New Orleans in time to have one. Sources indicate the Saints are seriously interested in Shockey, so a deal is likely to get done.

ESPN - Sources: Saints, Shockey stuck in trade limbo - NFL

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04-25-2008, 10:01 PM	#1
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: shockey to saints already in place!?!?!Update on Pg Sources: Saints, Shockey stuck in trade limbo Where's Jeremy Shockey? Still a member of the New York Giants. New Orleans's apparent deal for tight end Jeremy Shockey has hit a delay because of the Giants' demand for more than a No. 2 draft pick for the former Pro Bowler, ESPN's John Clayton reports. The Saints have been debating offering a No. 2 pick, according to sources, but some in the organization would prefer including no more than a No. 3 pick. New Orleans officials' reluctance makes the deal, which could get done on the draft-day clock or Saturday morning before the draft, difficult to pull off. The Giants have already conducted a physical on Shockey, which could be offered to the Saints if he can't make it to New Orleans in time to have one. Sources indicate the Saints are seriously interested in Shockey, so a deal is likely to get done. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis this week has declined to discuss players under contract with any other team, and has been evasive while meeting with reporters at the Saints' training headquarters. He has apologetically said that he did not want to tip off other teams to the Saints' draft plans. The 28-year-old Shockey, who earned the first NFL championship of his career in January, broke his leg on Dec. 16 in a game against the Washington Redskins and did not play in the Super Bowl. He finished the 2007 regular season with 57 receptions and three touchdowns. ESPN - Sources: Saints, Shockey stuck in trade limbo - NFL
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04-25-2008, 10:12 PM	#2
maximkat ChocolateMilk Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 362	Re: shockey to saints already in place!?!?!Update on Pg someone that posted a comment on pft had this to say, i found it interesting enough to post here: FlyingElvis, a Passionate Fan, says: April 25th, 2008 at 7:50 pm An interesting thought here… I noticed on the Rotoworld Fantasy Mill that the Saints have entered the bidding for Lito Sheppard, and that they would be offering their 2nd rounder… the same 2nd rounder tied to Shockey. What are the chances that the Saints are doing the Eagles bidding and trade Shockey to the Eagles for Lito Sheppard, since the Giants would never trade him to a division foe… I know they have LJ Smith under the tender but as far as I know they havent reached a long term deal with him…
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04-25-2008, 10:19 PM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: shockey to saints already in place!?!?!Update on Pg Originally Posted by pakowitz The Saints have been debating offering a No. 2 pick, according to sources, but some in the organization would prefer including no more than a No. 3 pick. New Orleans officials' reluctance makes the deal, which could get done on the draft-day clock or Saturday morning before the draft, difficult to pull off. The Giants have already conducted a physical on Shockey, which could be offered to the Saints if he can't make it to New Orleans in time to have one. Sources indicate the Saints are seriously interested in Shockey, so a deal is likely to get done. ESPN - Sources: Saints, Shockey stuck in trade limbo - NFL i love buts. finally wisdom