[Bette]

Jeremy Shockey hasnt formally demanded a trade from the Giants, but has made it very clear he wouldnt be upset if a trade happened. The Giants arent actively shopping Shockey, but have indicated that they would listen to offers.
Shockey doesn't like the role he plays in the Giants offense, being used more as a blocking tight end more than he would like. He knows his best year was his rookie year (74 catches 894 yards) when Sean Payton was offensive coordinator. The Saints are the team he has indicated he would be interested in going to.
Shockey is also worried about the perception that the Giants season turned when he was hurt, and is worried if the Giants season would go wrong this year, he would be blamed.
There are members of the Giants organization who agree that his on-field antics are a distraction and it is no coincidence that Eli Manning improved after Shockey was hurt in Week 15.

Jeremy Shockey OK with trade talk

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Bette

There are members of the Giants organization who agree that his on-field antics are a distraction and it is no coincidence that Eli Manning improved after Shockey was hurt in Week 15.

Which is exactly why he should be traded. Immediately. They didn't need his physical talents to win the Super Bowl, and they certainly don't need his ego and on-field antics. You can easily start Boss, draft a tight end like Carlson in the second round, and be better off.

[azrael492]

Will the Giants get anything for him if every team knows he wants out and they want to get rid of him?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by azrael492

Will the Giants get anything for him if every team knows he wants out and they want to get rid of him?

I think so. Same situation as Chad Johnson in Cincy.
Sure, everyone knows he wants out... but he's such a talented player, someone will make a good offer.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I think so. Same situation as Chad Johnson in Cincy.
Sure, everyone knows he wants out... but he's such a talented player, someone will make a good offer.

I dont think he is anywhere near as big a pain as Ocho. Probably not as talented, but---
He needs a strong quarterback who isnt going to put up with his baloney and tell him to shut up in the huddle.

[simple simon]

it will become a bidding war .... good for the Giants

[Dusty]

Nows the time to trade him when his value is high. It looks like his stats are on the decline so I wouldn't wait. Time to make a decision on this. Carlson would make a fine pick, Boss is good and the secondary needs to be worked on along with some linebackers and possibly an offensive lineman. If Shockey would trade for some picks we can really start to make the Giants a 14-2 team built for the present as well as having a bright future.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Dusty

Nows the time to trade him when his value is high.

Agreed. But how high do you figure his trade value is? I mean, no way they can get a #1 for him, right?

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Agreed. But how high do you figure his trade value is? I mean, no way they can get a #1 for him, right?

I would think not but you never know.

[simple simon]

2nd rounder to Miami seems logical to me .... he is a Tuna type of player

[EmpireWF]

It appears more and more to me that Shockey wants to be a receiving TE more and more. I don't know whether the Giants would proactively deal with a potential problem by dealing him this week or keep him and use him as they always have.

Hopefully one way or another, they can work out their issues now and keep them from effecting the team during the year.

[Stoney]

Carolina has begun talks with the Giants. We haven't had a decent tightend since Wesley Walls.

[Seahawker 562]

"Could Jeremy Shockey be the answer to the Seahawks' need for a tight end? No, the club said Wednesday, after the New York Daily News reported that the Seahawks are among the teams interesting in trading for the Giants' disgruntled tight end. The Seahawks quickly dismissed the report, saying they have no serious interest in the four-time Pro Bowler"

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

"Could Jeremy Shockey be the answer to the Seahawks' need for a tight end? No, the club said Wednesday, after the New York Daily News reported that the Seahawks are among the teams interesting in trading for the Giants' disgruntled tight end. The Seahawks quickly dismissed the report, saying they have no serious interest in the four-time Pro Bowler"

That sounds like double talk for we are trying, but we can't work out a deal.