As I start to get ready for my fantasy football drafts, I couldn't help but to think about this classic NFL.com fantasy football commercial:
But I recently saw this commercial on NFL Network:
After seeing that video, you must be crazy not to "pick" Campbell (but, of course, as your 14th-round back-up QB).
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Jeremy Shockey: Traded to the Saints
Today the New York Giants traded Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints for 2 draft picks next year (a 2nd- and 5th-rounder). Once Jerry Reese and the Jeremy Shockey had their shouting match last month, it seemed as though it was only a matter of time before the G-Men moved their talented but tantrum-throwing TE.
On the surface, this seems like a win-win. Shockey played for Saints Head Coach Sean Payton in his rookie season. That was actually his most productive season - 894 receiving yards. Since then, he came very close to that total in 2005 with 891, but his third best season was 666 yards.
With all of the Saints weapons (Brees, Colston, Bush, McAllister, etc.), Shockey should find himself open in the middle of the field and deep downfield often. I think this move benefits Shockey's fantasy football value, but also that of Drew Brees directly and Marques Colston indirectly.
The Giants, on the other hand, move on without the possibility of the disgruntled Shockey derailing their run for a title defense. And although there's no doubt that Shockey is talented, they have already proved that they can win without him.
I expect Shockey to explode with his most productive season numbers wise. The question to-be-answered though is will Shockey's presence in the Saints locker room become destructive if the Saints don't give him more money as he seeks...
On the surface, this seems like a win-win. Shockey played for Saints Head Coach Sean Payton in his rookie season. That was actually his most productive season - 894 receiving yards. Since then, he came very close to that total in 2005 with 891, but his third best season was 666 yards.
With all of the Saints weapons (Brees, Colston, Bush, McAllister, etc.), Shockey should find himself open in the middle of the field and deep downfield often. I think this move benefits Shockey's fantasy football value, but also that of Drew Brees directly and Marques Colston indirectly.
The Giants, on the other hand, move on without the possibility of the disgruntled Shockey derailing their run for a title defense. And although there's no doubt that Shockey is talented, they have already proved that they can win without him.
I expect Shockey to explode with his most productive season numbers wise. The question to-be-answered though is will Shockey's presence in the Saints locker room become destructive if the Saints don't give him more money as he seeks...
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