Staple addresses the issue in today's Newsday about whether or not it's time to trade the outspoken, often outrageous tight end, now that appears the Giants' season might be about to go down the toilet.
Staple opines that the Giants should keep the Shock man, faults and all. And dumb penalties, too, like the one that negated a big play Sunday because he spiked the ball afterward - a rules change adopted before the season.
I hate to do this two weeks in a row, but I have to agree with the Stape man yet again.
As much as you shake your head over some of the things Shockey says and does, and despite the key drops like the one he had on Sunday, you don't trade the guy. For starters, there is nothing behind him at tight end, so it's essentially a moot point. But even if there was a solid No. 2 on the roster, you still don't dump him.
The positive plays far outweigh the negative, and Shockey's competitiveness is infectious in the locker room. His teammates genuinely like him, and except for the occasional faux pas, he is a positive figure in the locker room.
Is he as good as Antonio Gates or Jason Witten? No, he is not as good a receiver as those two guys. But he is a better blocker.
We tend to examine Shockey through the prism of his outlandish behavior and take some of that out on his play, especially when he makes mistakes. But Shockey is too good of a player to get rid of. He's a guy you want in the lineup in a big spot. The Giants are a better team with him than without him.
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Fiery player are important, but fiery players who work within the system and have respect for their teammates are even more important.
Everything is for sale for the right price, I love my old '65 Mustang too, but if you wanted to trade me a Ferrari for it, the old girl would be gone.
Have to agree with Anon. Shockey is not a cut, but a decent trade offer would have get serious attention. He is constantly hurt, drops key passes, and is mentally weak. He has been in the league way to long to get that spiking penalty, even if he did not spike the ball. If value came in exchange and the cap bucks were put to good use the team could upgrade by moving him. That said, he has little to do with this team failing. The drop in the endzone was glaring, but at least Shockey has talent and fights. It will be interesting to see what Reese does, thus far the man appears overmatched in his position.
Shockey would be a good fit for the Cowboys when Witten retires.
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What did you do to Staple? He aged 10 years overnight. Either blogging kills or you and Best had a hand in this.
Sorry, Craig. That old picture was from Staple's high school graduation, I think.
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