Slog - Comments on Should the Hawks Go After Shockey? http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey The rumor mill is churning about the Seahawks potentially looking to trade a late draft pick for the New York Giants' Pro Bowl Tight End Jeremy Shockey. The 'Hawks have already issued a denial, but they did the same thing when rumors about about cutting Shaun Alexander surfaced last February. It's been a few years since the Seahawks had a reliable TE, but Shockey's also kind of a jackass. That being said, he's apparently willing to do crazy shit like this: So, for three 'Hawks fans who read Slog: should we try and pick up Shockey, or draft a tight... Copyright 2008 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:58:26 -0800 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:13:22 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Andrew No, he's over rated. He's the Willie Bloomquist of the NY Giants.

]]> Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004736 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004736 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:00:56 -0800 Comment by Jeff Hell-fucking-yes!

Is he a douchebag? Yes.

Is he an animal on the field? Yes.


]]> Jeff http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004738 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004738 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:02:31 -0800 Comment by Jimmy Legs Let the eagle soar

]]> Jimmy Legs http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004745 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004745 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:06:18 -0800 Comment by Steve For a late-round draft pick, in Holmgren's offense? That's a steal. There's no doubt that, in addition to being a dick, he's a really productive tight end.

Jerramy Stevens was a first-round partial bust, and you can't be sure the next drafted tight end won't be the same way.

]]> Steve http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004746 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004746 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:07:01 -0800 Comment by SeMe tough choice. it depends who is out there. i say go for it, were mos def weak at that spot.

]]> SeMe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004751 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004751 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:12:05 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO Oh, please trade for him. Sure, he would make the team better, but Shockey in liberal, pinko, commie Seattle would be priceless!

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004753 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004753 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:14:25 -0800 Comment by kerri harrop All I know is that his tattoo is an abomination. If this town clown truly is "an animal on the field," the Hawks should most definitely grab his poorly-inked ass.

Barbarians win games. Winning games is fun.

]]> kerri harrop http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004755 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004755 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:15:01 -0800 Comment by yoyou pick him up he is fucking bad ass look at that tat

]]> yoyou http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004758 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004758 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:17:40 -0800 Comment by Jackanape Definitely not. Look at the success of the Giants before and after Shockey was injured last year (they were much better after he was sidelined). Maybe he can play, but Broheim brings the bad intangibles.

]]> Jackanape http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004766 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004766 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:20:27 -0800 Comment by Andrew Am I the only gay man in America under 40 years of age who is fucking sick of tattoos?

]]> Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004769 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004769 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:21:49 -0800 Comment by infrequent he makes me think of boz.

]]> infrequent http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004773 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004773 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:26:21 -0800 Comment by Eil M Please take him off our hands. The guy is a major tool.

]]> Eil M http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004777 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004777 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:29:08 -0800 Comment by Lloyd Clydesdale Fuck that. You don't think the Giants aren't ecstatic to get rid of that team-dividing, mealy-urethraed snot-blow and pat Kevin Boss on the back a thousand times. Fuck Jeremy Shockey.

]]> Lloyd Clydesdale http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004778 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004778 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:35:08 -0800 Comment by Ryan He passes the "Upgrade at the position" test, but fails the "Fucking Moron" test. I'm torn.

]]> Ryan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004786 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004786 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:40:50 -0800 Comment by Graham I think it'd be a good deal. Get some power and meanness on the field. Our team is too nice, too Seattle-ish.

Maybe we should try and draft some Raiders.

]]> Graham http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004791 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004791 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:50:00 -0800 Comment by Mahtli69 Damaged goods alert ...

Shockey missed the the last two games of the season and the playoffs with a broken fibula.

]]> Mahtli69 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004817 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004817 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:16:48 -0800 Comment by OR Matt As a die hard giants fan, but pseudo Seahawks fan (mostly because I'm local), I'm kind of torn. When Shockey is good, he is SO good. But he isn't JUST a reciever, he does a fair amount of blocking and pass protection too, something that is overlooked on the highlight real.

I would rather he staid in New York for a little while longer.

What Seattle should do is PASS the ball, let Matt Hasselback establish himself better and get into a rythem and not rely on the run game so much. Essentially what they did in the latter half of the season.

Why is it that Matt Hasselback makes it look SO hard when he completes a pass?

]]> OR Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004820 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004820 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:20:27 -0800 Comment by Bellevue Ave the fact he was injured is enough reason not to trade for him except for a late round useless pick.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004838 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004838 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:37:48 -0800 Comment by j If theres a QB in the NFC that can handle Shockey, its Hass IMHO

]]> j http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004840 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004840 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:38:09 -0800 Comment by Abe He's such a fucktard, would definitely spice things up though...

]]> Abe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004845 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004845 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:43:24 -0800 Comment by Hernandez His personality problems would pale in comparison to Jeremy "Rapist" Stevens. And I'd love to see him get into it with Holmgren.

That said, and looking at how many quality TE's are in the draft, maybe it's a good idea to rebuild at the position with a draft pick?

I can't decide. But I don't think Ruskell will go for it.

]]> Hernandez http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004850 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004850 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:46:34 -0800 Comment by Sam I'm torn. Animal indeed but doesn't seem very conducive to the team effort. Seems like a whiner.

And I'm too lazy to go look at his stats for the last 3 to 4 years.

]]> Sam http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004885 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004885 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:16:28 -0800 Comment by brent I'm having happy thoughts of Shockey's "yeah! woo! ...what the fuck?" celebration of the missed FG in that Hawks/Giants game a few years back right now.

]]> brent http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004898 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004898 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:40 -0800 Comment by SeMe @ 6
yes seattle is liberal, but like most NFL teams all the seahawks are christian right douches. and the fan base extends to the republican strong holds of kitsap, clark, lewis, franklyn and all those other counties, our qb is a fundamentalist war supporting bush supporting dumb ass. the great mack strong is a big old republican activist. if u want progressives, today's NFL league is not the place to find them.

you watch because u want to see the carnage, the heroics, and the bone crushing hits and because u love the gladiator game, not for political role models. if u r looking for progressives or at least semi liberals, the NFL is not the place youre going to find them. i doubt that the RAMS is stacked with progressive majority members.

]]> SeMe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004929 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004929 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:57:44 -0800 Comment by Patrick Whoa, this is really strange. In my Madden game that I've got going, the Hawks released Alexander and picked up Shockey. And then they won the superbowl!

]]> Patrick http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004936 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004936 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:03:33 -0800 Comment by um Hmmm... anyone know what his nationality is?

]]> um http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004950 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004950 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:22:58 -0800 Comment by irl I love that guy! He's an awesome player and such an animal. I don't think we should go for him tho'.
He's getting old and had a few injuries. Soon as he comes here injuries will start to plague him.
Holmgren and Hasselcrack suck!

]]> irl http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004965 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1004965 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:04 -0800 Comment by Jonah S Speaking of Madden: if anyone here plays on Xbox Live, email me (jonah@thestranger.com) your tag. Brad Steinbacher won't play after the last time I beat him 42-7.

]]> Jonah S http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005016 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005016 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:24:57 -0800 Comment by Bob Pick him up. Seahawks need some emotion. Plus, they haven't had a credible threat at tight end for awhile and even if Shockey doesn't bring it, he'll get you a season of respect and that opens the passing game up even if he's mostly a decoy.

]]> Bob http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005075 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005075 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:05 -0800 Comment by Gomez He'd be Jerramy Stevens without the rape and drunk driving.

]]> Gomez http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005084 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005084 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:08:13 -0800 Comment by Woaaah Fuck this dude, if they pick him up I will just have to go back to hating the seahawks.

]]> Woaaah http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005087 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005087 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:21:41 -0800 Comment by Z I don't understand what's wrong with you guys. Shockey is a great player who sometimes drops passes but can really spur your team on. I don't want him to leave the Giants.

Yes he's an idiot, but so are most football players.

He's actually not a difficult player to work with; I don't know where you get that.

A broken fibula heals, he's not damaged goods.
Seatle may be liberal, but he plays in NY now. Do you really believe that New York isn't liberal and doesn't have a large gay population? It won't affect Shockey.

Shockey is a better tight end than you you could wish for. You should be willing to give your left nut for him to play on your team, and you shouldn't get him for anything less.

]]> Z http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005110 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005110 Sports Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:40:10 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO i doubt that the RAMS is stacked with progressive majority members

you're right, and they fit right in here.

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005127 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005127 Sports Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:02:17 -0800 Comment by Shockey Sucks As a Giants fan I would love to get rid of Stone Hands Shockey. Unfortunately the Giants have already turned down a high 2nd round pick so a "late pick" ain't gonna make it.

]]> Shockey Sucks http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005131 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005131 Sports Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:21:14 -0800 Comment by DD704 I love the way Mr Reese is managing the Giants, so whatever he does is OK. If I was the GM I wouldn't trade Scockey for a late draft pick. He is a fighter that wants the ball, is that so bad? He can electrify the team and football is a very emotional game. I would trade him for a 2nd round pick but not for a 4th round pick.

]]> DD704 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005133 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005133 Sports Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:24:16 -0800 Comment by butterw The Hawks should go after the Sonics. To Oklahoma!

]]> butterw http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005225 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/should_the_hawks_go_after_shockey#c1005225 Sports Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:13:22 -0800