undercover
Footballguy
Jeremy Shockey will undergo sports hernia surgery and miss at least the next 3-6 weeks, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Shockey Out 3-6 weeks..... (1 Viewer)
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Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Just heard on local talk radio....Rotoworld has it up as well
I knew this acquisition would bite us in the butt!
ETA: damn you undercover...beat me by mere seconds! :merged:
I knew this acquisition would bite us in the butt!ETA: damn you undercover...beat me by mere seconds! :merged:
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Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Shockey hurt?
No way!
No way!
undercover
Footballguy
I hope Meacham gets more involved in the passing game....Patten may be out as well.
beavers
Footballguy
Patten out too?
undercover
Footballguy
David Patten came out of the Saints' Week 3 loss with a strained groin.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
beavers
Footballguy
rolliehouliranson
Footballguy
How does this news affect Hauser's team?
trader jake
Footballguy
To those who tried to tell me that Jeremy Shockey was an injury prone player...I apologize.
Fike.
Fike.
Johnny Ice
Footballguy
Even more touches for Bush. PPR machine.
FavreCo
Footballguy
Probably removing some of the wuss's plumbing. All-time over-rated bum.
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
apology accepted
I don't know if I told you, personally, but I was very concerned about this when the Saints traded for Shockey
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
MCguidance
Footballguy
They vary with severity. I get to take my brother for this surgery tomorrow, now he has company.In all seriousness, this is a shot for the Saints. I wonder how much they can sustain before slowing down offensively.
protoslacker
Footballguy
I guess its time for my other injury prone TE to step up: Vernon Davis. Yikes
NoFBinLA
Moderator
This summer - and I wish I could find the link on my site - I had heard from a VERY reliable contact within the Saints organization that Payton had called Miller over the summer to tell him that he was an important part of the team and that they were 'goign to get him 40-50 catches this year'.This was before the Shockey trade came back on the table and happened. By all accounts, Miller was happy to take a back seat to Shockey as he felt the acquisition brought the Saints that much closer to a Super Bowl. When that happened, I of course downgraded any thought Miller would see 40 targets much less catches.With Shockey gone, I thought it worth bringing it up again - Payton thinks pretty highly of Miller and while Mark Campbell will get some looks, Miller is a better pass catcher IMO. So I would keep him on your radar.All things being equal I am not sure WHO Brees goes to in the pass game not named Bush.
packersfan
Footballguy
I think Lance Moore is the sneaky play here in PPR leagues.
I hate to say this but I wonder if the 49ers' D is looking a little better this week.
I hate to say this but I wonder if the 49ers' D is looking a little better this week.
Pittsburgh United
Footballguy
Other Shockey owners - what kinds of TEs are you looking at on the WW to replace Shockey? Do you think Jerramy Stevens is the real deal? Shiancoe? Royal? It's slim pickin's out there for TEs right now.
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
I'd go for Billy Miller over any of those guys. I guess Royal if I had to choose one of those you listed. At least he has shown a little something this year.
beavers
Footballguy
I thought I read somewhere were Jeremy Stevens is suspended for two games.
3C's
Footballguy
1st 2 games. I'd take him, and did in 2 leagues, over any of those listed.
ninerfan
Footballguy
Not injury prone, just prone to being ignored.Shockey = Useless. I'm seriously considering dropping him this week if I can't trade him.
DrJamesAndrews Fan
Footballguy
Stevens just had a big game his first game back from Suspension
NatronIsMean
Footballguy
How do you NOT run a ton of 2 back sets with Bush and Pierre Thomas at this point? That's what I'd do more often if I were the coach... Have both a inside runner and a flexible playmaker in on most downs.
beavers
Footballguy
Yeah, just read that he returned. Thx.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
I would make that 6-8
gianmarco
Footballguy
Surprised not much has been made of it but at this point, might have to start downgrading Brees. Not to say that Brees won't be able to find open WR's, but teams still had to worry about Shockey. Now, without Colston AND Shockey, unless a WR really steps up and becomes a legit threat, Brees may not be an every week must-start that he still is.
it'll be fascinating if he does well. He looked good as a young TE with the Texans 5? years ago when we were still interested in former Bronco Tight Ends for FF. I mean someone's reading this going "oh yeah that guy, that was him? heh"He dwindled off into no man's land and...now he's (maybe) backhe was cut from the Saints recently and IIRC signed just before this last game
NoFBinLA
Moderator
Yeah, moved for some roster space as - from what I was told by a source - they had some defensive injuries. In that time, the Texans made a run at him too, but he waited the week, knowing the Saints would take him back and felt they had a better shot at a Super Bowl.Now that (my side note) has nearly ZIP to do with Fantasy football, but an interesting aside I thought.. But as usual Bri, you are right - he;s one of those guys I thought of several years ago as a TE who coudl break out but he just never did. Everything I saw and heard this summer BS (Before Shockey) said to me that he was goign to be a significant part of the offense. Could have been a motivational ploy by the coaches, maybe they really wanted to get him a lot more catches - once Shockey came, it all became irrelevant. I wonder now if he will get his shot - and if he will be able to step up for it.
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He is the best passer in the game today. He threw for 400 some odd yards with a horrible WR corps. I'll give ya that they're effective, not unlike the Pats from a few years ago but...he's something special. Somehow Peyton, Brady, or Romo have always taken the spotlight when maybe it should have been his turn the last few years. He doesn't get enough love, he's excellent
heh, I just knew someone would remember
Das Boot
Footballguy
Excellent info, the kind of post that makes the Shark pool great, thanks.Miller's on my watch list now.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Um this is a tear in his esophogal wall. I think this is out of the "he's a #####" category.Shockey hurt?No way!
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Campbell was a good pass receiving TE at Michigan. And I think he did decent as a Bill as well. This team is gonna be throwing a ton this year. If what u say of Miller is true, wonder why Campbell has been getting the targets? Though, that Campbell has been getting about even looks with Shockey in means that they both could see a significant amount of action.
Football Jones
Footballguy
Bress was really starting to look to Shockey. When Colston gets back (& Shockey recovers), I believe Shock will start putting up some outstanding numbers. I'm of the opinion Colston will actually help Shockey. I hope this thing takes closer to 4 weeks instead of 6 or more to heal up.
It might be too late for Shockey to have a big impact this season, but I think we're looking at someone who could have a huge '09.
It might be too late for Shockey to have a big impact this season, but I think we're looking at someone who could have a huge '09.
NoFBinLA
Moderator
Well both guys have missed a game (not due to injury in either case) - Campbell didn't play this weekend (or had no catches) while Miller did, but was cut for week 2.Two weeks with Shockey is too much of a sample size to guess what happens without him, but according to the target sorter, Campbell has one more target than miller but less yards and catches.
Afro Samurai
Footballguy
Miller is a very good receiver and Brees does love to throw the ball over the middle. He should put up significant numbers.
Campbell is decent but made of glass. I don't think since the Saints signed him that he's played two consecutive games without getting hurt. IMO he's still a non-factor.
You do have to worry about how the loss of Shockey impacts the Saints' run blocking.........oh wait........
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Campbell is decent but made of glass. I don't think since the Saints signed him that he's played two consecutive games without getting hurt. IMO he's still a non-factor.
You do have to worry about how the loss of Shockey impacts the Saints' run blocking.........oh wait........
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az_prof
Footballguy
With Shockey OUT and Patten likely out, I think this will be the week that Meachem really makes a statement. He has made some big plays in limited action the last two games; but I predict this game he is actually featured. He and Henderson are the only guys left who can really make the big play and I think Meachem is already looking better than Henderson.
