Survivor I - Jeremy Shockey Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2002	74	894	2	101.4	3
2003	48	535	2	65.5	11
2004	61	666	6	102.6	6

Positives - Jeremy Shockey is a two time pro-bowler who has been the go to guy for the Giants. He is a large target (6’5”, 250 lbs) with good hands who is coming off a 6 TD season. While Eli Manning still develops into a top NFL caliber QB, he is able to depend on Shockey to make tough catches in the red zone. He is a match-up problem for defenses and I look for him to mature into a top 3 TE.

Negatives - Shockey has been inconsistent in the past, and was dinged up with minor injuries over the last two seasons. He only played in 9 games in 2003, and was often listed as questionable on the injury report last year. He spent the summer in Miami away from his teammates and some of them were unhappy about his commitment to the team. He seems to be a distraction in the locker room and the NY media may be a little much for him. He has yet to live up to his potential, this season may be no different.

Draft Strategy - Looking for TE or QB at this point, and I had Vick, Collins, and Green all in the same tier. Shockey was above Heap and Crumpler in my opinion, and I still wasn’t ready to jump into the WR game. The week 5 bye week is going to be a problem in many leagues this season, but I can’t avoid talent when I see it.