Jeremy Shockey is Disgruntled
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In his first public comments since breaking his leg last December, N.Y. Giants TE Jeremy Shockey pointed his finger at his team for the offseason speculation about his future and reported unhappiness:
“The statement I would like to make about the Giants and the speculation in the offseason is that whatever happens between the upper management, lower management, the owners, any management, is going to (stay) between ourselves. Unlike the Giants, I am going to be quiet. They have released multiple things about myself, and if you look back into the media (reports), there is always a source. Well, I would like to know who the source is. I haven’t said one negative thing towards the Giants in the newspapers. I have never expressed the feelings of the things that you guys (the media) made up. You guys will be able to talk to me (more) if I make it to minicamp.”
You’ll notice Jeremy said “if” he makes it to minicamp this week. All indications are that he won’t be there. He was a no-show at the team’s Super Bowl parade, White House visit and championship-ring ceremony. Why would he show-up now? Those absences speak volumes and have led to rumors that Jeremy was trade bait during NFL Draft weekend. But the Giants turned away the offer of a second-round pick this year and a fifth-rounder next year from the Saints. And ownership, management and coaches have repeatedly said they want to keep Jeremy.
Apparently, Jeremy has told friends that he is unhappy with his role, his contract and the notion that the Giants were better off without him after he broke his leg in Week 15 because Eli Manning didn’t have the “burden” of having to pass the ball to Shockey to keep him happy. Give me a break. You know how some receivers are always calling for the ball? Well, there you go, but I’m sure Eli can handle the huddle.
I can’t imagine that the N.Y. Giants are a better football team without Jeremy. Sure, he’s Kid Rock on steroids and pretty volatile at times, but he’s a heck of a football player and should be “taken care of.” On the other hand, the guy has to realize he’s not indispensable. Kevin Boss made great strides late last season, but obviously two quality tight ends are better than one. Jeremy needs to sit down with the front office and iron this out.
Source: NY Daily News, Photo: Newscom
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