Jeremy Shockey has finally moved to the Saints, pending a medical, for a 2009 2nd+5th round pick.
Reportedly the deal is the same one which was rejected by the Giants back in April, however it seems the offer has now been accepted.
Rumours of Shockey wanting to leave New York have been floating around for months, but it was only in late June when any sort of public confirmation came about when former team-mate Michael Strahan stated: "He doesn't want to be here, he doesn't want to play here"
Monday 21 July 2008
Taylor traded to Redskins
As we mentioned yesterday, ESPN.com's John Clayton was correct in his assertion that the 'Skins were planning a swoop for want-away DE Jason Taylor. Washington confirmed the signing yesterday, adding a key part to a Defensive line that has been largely ignored in both the draft and Free Agency for some time.
The cost? A second rounder in 2009, and a sixth in 2010. Whether that constitutes good value will largely be down to whether the team can convince Taylor to renege on his desire to play just one more year, something he stated earlier this offseason.
Interestingly, Redskins Executive Vice President Vinny Cerrato said that he was "100% positive that he (Taylor) will play longer than one year". The player's agent, Gary Wichard, was non-committal on the subject. If the team shows enough that Taylor is enthused by the potential, then he could stay. On the other hand, he will also be looking to cash in on his increased level of ubiquity since his 'Dancing with the Stars' appearance this year.
- Redskins DE Jason Taylor
It's a gamble for the Skins, because the fact is that, while Taylor will fill a short term void, there is a possibility of losing both Taylor and the second round pick at the end of the 2008 season.
The cost? A second rounder in 2009, and a sixth in 2010. Whether that constitutes good value will largely be down to whether the team can convince Taylor to renege on his desire to play just one more year, something he stated earlier this offseason.
Interestingly, Redskins Executive Vice President Vinny Cerrato said that he was "100% positive that he (Taylor) will play longer than one year". The player's agent, Gary Wichard, was non-committal on the subject. If the team shows enough that Taylor is enthused by the potential, then he could stay. On the other hand, he will also be looking to cash in on his increased level of ubiquity since his 'Dancing with the Stars' appearance this year.
"I love Miami [and] will always cherish my 11 years with the Dolphins," Taylor said in a statement. "Having said that, I'm looking forward to meeting with Mr. Snyder and getting to know my new coaches and teammates. I'm just proud to be representing our nation's capital as a Redskin."
- Redskins DE Jason Taylor
It's a gamble for the Skins, because the fact is that, while Taylor will fill a short term void, there is a possibility of losing both Taylor and the second round pick at the end of the 2008 season.
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