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Saints stay aggressive off field
In late April, the New Orleans Saints provided a behind-the-scenes preview of how they would approach the 2008 season. Working the phones during the NFL draft, team officials completed a trade to move from the 10th spot in the first round to No. 7 so they could select Southern Cal defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis. Thrilled that they got their man, the Saints then went for the double whammy, calling teams in the No. 10 range in an attempt to snare another high pick. Club officials were willing to deal a 2009 first-round choice and 2008 second-rounder to make the move, but a willing partner couldn't be found. Still, the turn of events highlights how aggressive the Saints have been this year and why - following last week's acquisition of Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey for 2009 second- and fifth-round picks - they must be considered one of the NFC's top contenders. The Saints aren't just marching. They're marching with a purpose.
Jeremy Shockey, AP
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hey jeremy, got any weed?
The US Federal…
Washington, DC
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If they're half as aggressive on the field as Hurricane Katrina was, they'll cause some damage to the opposition, too. Just don't call FEMA.
no name at all
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ouch that was harsh, but halarious!!! they want to see agressive off the feild turn Shockey lose on Burbon St. half liquered up. watch the quote machine start flying.
Vaughn9
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They brought in a locker room cancer and a well established cry-****. Yeah... great move.
smoss
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Hey! this thread isn't about Favre! what's up with that???? I thought the NFL section was all Favre now...........
TenRingsSTL
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no doubt, the saints should be talking to favre...
pw
New Baltimore , NY
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I wonder what Favre thinks about this?!
NYY25to13
Falcon, CO
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No doubt we'll see Shockey limping off the field about the second game, he looked done in NY, and he was
shiprock520
Apache Junction , AZ
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This just in.....It takes longer than a few months to completely heal a badly broken leg ! not to mention his long history of ankle injurys !
The rigors of camp and trying to impress a new team/staff will not help the former injury prone giant in trying to make his second whole season...The giants will get the better of the deal.
commiczar
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It's all about Breese and his play this year. Can happen.
George W. Watson
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Why does TnR cull a story of the saints from the Boston Globe? Can they now browse NEw Orleans websites and find the original story? Low Cred
+40yrCowboyFan
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"No doubt we'll see Shockey limping off the field about the second game, he looked done in NY, and he was"
Your crazy, he's not done. Not even close.
Squeeb
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Why is this Saints T&R in the Favre section?
IrishR#1
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"Why is this Saints T&R in the Favre section?"
lol. was thinking the same thing.
pw
New Baltimore , NY
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Looks to me like Shockey has a long lost brother named Russell Crowe. That was baaaad, I gotta go on some meds or something......I'm reaching again! lol
Circus Maximus
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If Duece isnt at 100% then this will not matter at all. You saw how bad the Saints were with just Bush back there being the full time RB last season.
remmsterr
Providence , RI
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Deuce*
remmsterr
Providence , RI
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They are taking it slow with Shockey, but he's impressed so far. So much for you hayters out there.
Devo, I thought the same thing many times.
buford
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Why is this Saints T&R in the Favre section?
IrishR#1 | 07/27/08, 02:05 PM
LMAO....best comment I've seen in weeks!!!!
AFScott
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Until the injury bug hits...and Sean Payton resorts to old form.
Sacked91-PlaxisWax
New York , NY
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