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PRO/CON Jeremy Shockey

Jeremy Shockey (PRO) – Shockey is one of the league’s better pass-catching tight ends. At the age of 27, he has a great combination of youth and experience and should be at his peak physically. Spending the first six years of his career playing for the New York Giants, Shockey has never had a top-end quarterback throwing him the ball. Now that Shockey has been moved to the New Orleans Saints, he has an elite signal caller to work with in Drew Brees. The move to the NFC South, a weaker division than the East, also provides an easier schedule and a greater opportunity to produce. Shockey’s turbulent offseason has caused his draft value to take a small hit. If you can get Shockey below market value, don’t be afraid to pull the trigger.

Mike Mady

Jeremy Shockey (CON) - Shockey grabbed a fair amount of press during his time in New York, but the fact is that his numbers last season were rather pedestrian. Shockey’s 44.2 receiving yards per game last year was good for only seventh-best among tight ends, while his total of three scoring catches was equaled or exceeded by 25 NFL tight ends. Oh by the way, Shockey broke his leg last December and has never played all 16 games or scored more than seven touchdowns in any of his six NFL seasons. The Saints tight end is a serviceable fantasy starter, but owners looking for elite numbers--or a full season--from their fantasy tight end should probably look elsewhere.

Buck Davidson

posted @ Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:46 PM by Marc Meltzer

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