Anyone else concerned

spkb25 · 08-02-2010, 12:33 PM

I am a little worried about Shock. The guy is having knee issues already- how in the world is he going to make it through the season? Just wondering if anyone is as worried as me. How long till the kid from Miami can start to make an impact?

D_it_up · 08-02-2010, 01:08 PM

I'm not worried, because of the depth this team now has at TE. David Thomas played admirably last season, and Jimmy Graham could possibly step in and be productive as a rookie. I doubt the team carries four TE's, but you could also take a look at "Big Time" Billy Miller or Tory Humphrey as a 3rd option if Shockey goes down for any length of time. I do feel that Shockey's time in New Orleans is short, though. I believe that as soon as his contract is up, he's history.

Rugby Saint II · 08-02-2010, 01:16 PM

It's part of the game to coddle players to get them through the year. It's nothing new and Payton like to rest his injured players and get reps for the back ups. He looked real good at practice Saturday morning though.

saintfan · 08-02-2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

It's part of the game to coddle players to get them through the year. It's nothing new and Payton like to rest his injured players and get reps for the back ups. He looked real good at practice Saturday morning though.

Agreed. Shockey's style of play makes him prone to aches and pains. I don't think giving him some rest up time at this stage is reason for concern.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 08-02-2010, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Agreed. Shockey's style of play makes him prone to aches and pains. I don't think giving him some rest up time at this stage is reason for concern.

agreed.

QBREES9 · 08-02-2010, 02:32 PM

I just posted they held him out of practice

jnormand · 08-02-2010, 03:29 PM

No concern here. Coach P really hates seeing his guys get injured in pre-season, let alone camp. He rested him to give his knee a break. He certainly wouldn't be held out of a game right now. Payton is going to be cautious with his starters.

ScottF · 08-02-2010, 04:14 PM

not worried- even injured Shockey plays well- look at the playoffs & SB
as far as 'practice' I am fine if he takes the Iverson approach

Danno · 08-02-2010, 04:19 PM

Typical veteran rest. Payton sits him for "sore" knees...

I think this is probably the norm for aging vets. Shockey certainly doesn't need 2-a-days like the younger players.

He'll probably be "part-time" all training camp.

But I do think he's becoming a bit fragile.

strato · 08-02-2010, 04:21 PM

His tweet said he knocked knees with a teammate...and he's is fine no worries...

08-02-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,093	Anyone else concerned I am a little worried about Shock. The guy is having knee issues already- how in the world is he going to make it through the season? Just wondering if anyone is as worried as me. How long till the kid from Miami can start to make an impact?

08-02-2010, 01:08 PM	#2
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Anyone else concerned I'm not worried, because of the depth this team now has at TE. David Thomas played admirably last season, and Jimmy Graham could possibly step in and be productive as a rookie. I doubt the team carries four TE's, but you could also take a look at "Big Time" Billy Miller or Tory Humphrey as a 3rd option if Shockey goes down for any length of time. I do feel that Shockey's time in New Orleans is short, though. I believe that as soon as his contract is up, he's history.

08-02-2010, 01:16 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Anyone else concerned It's part of the game to coddle players to get them through the year. It's nothing new and Payton like to rest his injured players and get reps for the back ups. He looked real good at practice Saturday morning though.

08-02-2010, 01:20 PM	#4
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Anyone else concerned Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II It's part of the game to coddle players to get them through the year. It's nothing new and Payton like to rest his injured players and get reps for the back ups. He looked real good at practice Saturday morning though. Agreed. Shockey's style of play makes him prone to aches and pains. I don't think giving him some rest up time at this stage is reason for concern.

08-02-2010, 01:34 PM	#5
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Anyone else concerned Originally Posted by saintfan Agreed. Shockey's style of play makes him prone to aches and pains. I don't think giving him some rest up time at this stage is reason for concern. agreed.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Anyone else concerned I just posted they held him out of practice

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,647	Re: Anyone else concerned No concern here. Coach P really hates seeing his guys get injured in pre-season, let alone camp. He rested him to give his knee a break. He certainly wouldn't be held out of a game right now. Payton is going to be cautious with his starters.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Anyone else concerned not worried- even injured Shockey plays well- look at the playoffs & SB as far as 'practice' I am fine if he takes the Iverson approach

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Anyone else concerned Typical veteran rest. Payton sits him for "sore" knees... I think this is probably the norm for aging vets. Shockey certainly doesn't need 2-a-days like the younger players. He'll probably be "part-time" all training camp. But I do think he's becoming a bit fragile.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Anyone else concerned His tweet said he knocked knees with a teammate...and he's is fine no worries...