The more interesting story re: Shockey

[Zod]

A personal friend of mine is a model who did some work with Shockey on his shoe ads. She said he was an absolute ass to her and the other ladies. I absolutely believe her.

[csx]

Who cares

[Happy Panther]

If I am not mistaken, this is the first FA the Panthers have brought in this offseason.

What do you think that means in regards to JR feeling the CBA will get done? Do you think JR would spend money to fly someone in if there was no chance of a deal being done soon?

You may be right. there are other players out there that we should have brought in like DT Shaun Rogers.

Having said that, the number of FA players that are touring around is small. Like 3 or 4 it seems, just the released players trying to get a deal signed before Mar 3. And those players are only visiting a few teams...

[Happy Panther]

Who cares

Jeremy Shockey's grandma

[ThPantherFan]

I am actually against Shockey being a Panther, I like Barnidge for next year under a superior TE coach. But just the circumstances around his coming to me is interesting.

We agree on something! Imagine that. Seriously I do think Barnidge will prove he is the TE Rivera needs.

[ThPantherFan]

To big of a player to pass up. He knows his players cant go anywhere else until the CBA is signed. Shockey brings in a skill we have been lacking and could teach Barnidge how to play the position. I wouldnt mind him coming here.

You're making a joke, right?

[SOJA]

A personal friend of mine is a model who did some work with Shockey on his shoe ads. She said he was an absolute ass to her and the other ladies. I absolutely believe her.

yea this is why I don't think it would work, but I do agree that the timing is interesting. I just feel like Chud said, "Hey I've coached this guy before, lets see if he's got anything left in the tank."

[bes628]

A personal friend of mine is a model who did some work with Shockey on his shoe ads. She said he was an absolute ass to her and the other ladies. I absolutely believe her.

why is that even relevant ?

[Jackofalltrades]

why is that even relevant ?

Speaks to character, confirms he's an egomaniacal douchbag.

[bes628]

Speaks to character, confirms he's an egomaniacal douchbag.

Who cares. If he can make us a better football team than you bring him in. Nobody is trying to win a humanitarian award here and as long as he doesn't kill anybody he's fine.

[CatMan72]

I don't know if our interest in Shockey is any indication of the CBA... I think we want to speak with him ASAP before he works out something with someone else.

[Jackofalltrades]

Who cares. If he can make us a better football team than you bring him in. Nobody is trying to win a humanitarian award here and as long as he doesn't kill anybody he's fine.

Because team chemistry is huge, a poison like that may be talented but ultimately hurts the team.

If he was really that good he wouldn't be looking for his third team.

[Mr. Scot]

The biggest question I'd have is one we probably can't get an answer to.

I'd like to know which side initiated contact, Shockey or the Panthers.

[bes628]

Because team chemistry is huge, a poison like that may be talented but ultimately hurts the team.

If he was really that good he wouldn't be looking for his third team.

While he does have a strong personality to say the least, everybody knows things happen in this league. Sometimes teams find other options and decide to go in different directions that doesn't mean a player isn't any good.

and he's definitely better than anybody we have on our roster currently.