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Here's a clip from a blog written by the Sun Sentinel's Omar Kelly:

Even though Sparano claimed he likes his tight ends I didn't believe him. I'm trained to read between the lines and his body language spoke volumes. When Sean Ryan, a guy who was out of the league last season, is the tight end you're the most excited about that means you've got issues. And tight end is typically a big part of a Bill Parcells offense.

Coincidentally, Jeremy Shockey is trying to get a new contract out of the Giants. I'm told by my UM sources he really wants OUT, and feels the Dolphins would be a good fit since it's home. The Giants can not get over the fact he doesn't want to train with them in the offseason.

Question to Dolphins nation? Is Shockey, who has four-years left on a five-year contract extension he signed in 2005 (that pays him $25 million) worth the Dolphins second second-round pick. That's what it would take to make the deal happen I'm told?....

One thing's for sure.  Shockey would provide an instant upgrade to our tight end position which hasn't done squat since Randy Mac left town.  But is it worth a second round pick?

I'd love to hear everyone's opinion on this, especially Jtex, our resident Giants fan.

What is wrong with Justin Peelle or is he gone ? I honestly believe the more picks we have the better we can build. I do not want to see Shockey in a dolphins uniform he is not worth a second round. If we get him he will bring his attitude and what happens in a few years when he wants out of Miami If the Giants don't want to pay him they should cut him, he odiously is a distractions in NY, because right after his season ending injury is when the giant jelled more of a team.The SuperBowl was Shockey free.

F Shockey!!!

yeah, he's a major cancer, and if a tough guy like coughlin can't contain him, i don't see sparano or parcells being able to either.

  Correct me if I'm wrong.  But, isn't Jeremy Shockey the guy who called our current VP of Football Operations, Bill Parcells a "homo?" 

oh yeah, thats right....he tore parcells a new one!  i forgot about that

Yeah and how did that work out? He  softened his stance this year, especially concerning how he trated his veterans, and guess what the pulled it off. But he it was only because Tiki and Shockey were not on the field. Give me a break.

I dont know if I would give up a second round pick, but I would love to see this guy in a Dolphins uniform.  We could use a playmaking Tight End, that brings some needed fire and passion to this team.

This is one of those rumours and what ifs tossed about this time of year that is of no more substance than smoke and mist. Be that as it may, Shockey is a great physical talent, and sometimes young men with bad attitudes grow up and act more mature. If the price was somehow right, a man of his ability could be a great addition. It isn't going to happen, but it is fun to think about these things when nothing else is going on in pro football.

There seems to be a trend in Miami.  We sign these players who once experienced glory with their former teams which then come to Miami and return to their rookie forms. Eventually they find themselves injured watching gleefully from the sidelines.  Shockey would follow this trend and fans continue to whine some more. 

I like Jeremy Shockey, but he's not worth the picks we'd be giving up.  Nobody is. 

Let's face it, we need a whole new team..

As much as i would like to see J. Shockey im Aqua,   I dont feel that Miami needs his baggage.   I rather have Justin Peele  develop into a star.

Justin Peele becoming a star TE in this league is about as likely as Paris Hilton calling you up and inviting you over for a private skinny dipping party.

Next to Tony Gonzalez who is a better Tight End then Shockey? Guy can block too.

jeremy shockey is only in miami to rehab his injury at UM.home for him is oklahoma.he is still under contract to the new york giants.

I agree but what if Justin Can't?  Grabbing a player like Shockey may be the kick in the ass this offense needs. But not at the price they are proposing. Maybe JT goes to the Giants to help them try to repeat?  I'm sure he would be up for that.

I'd rather have Jason Whitten who is right now the best Tight End in the NFL. He can block, catch and run after the catch. Gonzalez is the standard but he's on the downside and Winslow in Cleveland is allergic to blocking and is more of a receiver (just like his old man) in a tight ends body.

Shockey is overrated and injury prone. His reputation came off of a pre-season game in which it appears that he ran over several defensive backs who were just bad tacklers. He doesn't even come close to Mark Bavaro, who should be in the Hall Of Fame.

If he's not getting the ball during the game, all phases of his game quickly go down hill. He's not even the best tight end to come out of UM (Bubba Franks is).

We've raided Dallas for everyone including the waterboys so why not try to put a feeler out for Witten. he's worth a second rounder. Jerry Jones won't budge on that but it sure would be nice!

Better than having that waste of space David Martin.   Why dont you think Justin Peele cant become a star.   Im not saying he will become a Mark Bavaro or anything  but You never know  ;D

"This offense" doesn't need a kick in the ass. It needs a completely new ass.

 Well if Ronnie makes a full recovery and Rickey keeps his head on straight......maybe we just need a new Cheek........Shockey can be our new rectum!! :-X

Or as likely as a former basketball player who never played football becoming one of the best TE's in the league.  ::)

Anyone can turn into a star with the right system.

Oh yes let's sign another guy with emotional baggage.  That should really help the younger players.  :-\

we're NOT signing shockey.alot of former UM guys come back to coral gables to workout and/or rehab an injury.

He's an asshole alright. 

I don't have to have dinner with him. As long as he's making plays and channeling that negative energy towards opposing Teams I'm all for it.