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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.

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Jeremy Shockey, AP Jeremy Shockey, AP

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July 27, 2008  08:49 AM ET
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hey jeremy, got any weed?

July 27, 2008  09:42 AM ET
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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.

July 27, 2008  10:16 AM ET
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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.

July 27, 2008  10:45 AM ET
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They brought in a locker room cancer and a well established cry-****. Yeah... great move.

July 27, 2008  10:55 AM ET
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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...........

July 27, 2008  11:07 AM ET
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no doubt, the saints should be talking to favre...

July 27, 2008  11:24 AM ET
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I wonder what Favre thinks about this?!

July 27, 2008  11:24 AM ET
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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

July 27, 2008  11:28 AM ET
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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.

July 27, 2008  12:23 PM ET
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It's all about Breese and his play this year. Can happen.

July 27, 2008  12:31 PM ET
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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

July 27, 2008  01:46 PM ET
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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.

July 27, 2008  02:05 PM ET
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Why is this Saints T&R in the Favre section?

July 27, 2008  02:08 PM ET
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"Why is this Saints T&R in the Favre section?"

lol. was thinking the same thing.

July 27, 2008  04:43 PM ET
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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

July 27, 2008  06:01 PM ET
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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.

July 27, 2008  06:01 PM ET
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Deuce*

July 27, 2008  06:40 PM ET
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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.

July 27, 2008  08:16 PM ET
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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!!!!

 
July 27, 2008  08:24 PM ET
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Until the injury bug hits...and Sean Payton resorts to old form.

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