Should we resign Shockey?

[Cat'sGrowl]

Hey guiz, when you ask yourself, will my TE outrun everyone 73 yards to the endzone, if the answer is no, then you should probably abandon your team's other needz and dwaft my favorite playah.

[woco]

your original point was:

and then I think to myself the times I've seen Shockey break tackles, somehow land on his feet and score a TD.. all the 1st downs he helped contribute.. then I see your post saying "do you think he might take it all the way?"

well yeah, actually.. but aside from that, the dude isn't in a wheel chair and is a crafty vet who can break tackles, score TDs, and get 1st downs.. Chances are HIGHLY likely he'll be here for 2-3 years and in that time I hope our staff has someone for him to mentor aside from Olsen.. (doubt Barnidge is that guy)

if we can find a Jimmy Graham under the radar, pick him up..

people disagree on here all the time, but all too often do a select few want to totally disregard production for potential.. You may or may not fall in that category, but you have to admit your post isn't going to be the outcome of the situation. In both instances, Shockey will most likely be here for 2-3 more years and he's managed to break tackles to score TDs and help the team get 1st downs.. And THEN you throw Gonzo's name into the mix like Shockey isn't in the same boat, yet both are still productive...

you can say "pick up Dwayne Allen", reality is not that cut and dry.. do we pass up a nice playmaker for the D when TE is already a strength? do we get out in front of another team who intends to pick him? if so do we trade up? does he fall to us with good value or are we trying to reach for him when D is important?

Ideally, I get what you're saying.. My point is Shockey is a very good option when we have another year or two in finding a replacement.. saying Shockey isn't a threat contradicts everything we saw this year, dude can STILL stretch the field..

Good points. That is the discussion I was talking about.

[Peppers90 NC]

why would anyone argue for shockey not to stay? He is the ideal #2 TE.

[Jhyler12]

Yes, I don't care if he's moving a little slow, he played more games this year than he has in a few seasons and when you needed him to make a play he would! Also one of the best teammates in the league, takes care of his family, stand up person!

He may have a fire in him but that is what I like!

[caatfan]

I think he'll be offered a 1 yr. deal. I hope he takes it. What he lacks due to age he makes up for with experience and leadership.

[woco]

Dont get me wrong. i think sock is good for this team and fits for now. I'll be fine either way as long as the money makes sense. I do think it is possible to upgrade the position for the future though. (i may be in the minority on this board that thinks the panthers are 2 years away from a superbowl and am trying to envision that team in 2013 and beyond ) I think about how GB built that team. Tons of young players that developed. Their core will be together for at least the next 5 years. I look at what the pats do to maintain greatnest over time. They get rid of a player a year too early instead of a year too late and get pics. Sign and trade? Who knows. Just realize that my post are focused on putting a team together that can win a SB in 2013 and beyond and developing a team that will be a lasting power.

P.S. I know that defense is the priority but this is a TE thread.

[woco]

I think he'll be offered a 1 yr. deal. I hope he takes it. What he lacks due to age he makes up for with experience and leadership.

If he takes a 1 year deal, he must really want to be here. He knows his next contract very well may be his last and he would probably want to maximize it.

[bleys]

he'll get a 2-3 year deal.. guys like Shockey don't cost the team massive amounts of cap room, and usually teams like the Pats (back when they were actually decent at drafting) would let go their 4th or 5th year players who would cost a lot.. different scenarios IMO..

Hopefully we'll grab a TE next year if possible.. Granted this is TE thread, but without a defense, Superbowl isn't going to happen regardless.

[woco]

he'll get a 2-3 year deal.. guys like Shockey don't cost the team massive amounts of cap room, and usually teams like the Pats (back when they were actually decent at drafting) would let go their 4th or 5th year players who would cost a lot.. different scenarios IMO..

Hopefully we'll grab a TE next year if possible.. Granted this is TE thread, but without a defense, Superbowl isn't going to happen regardless.

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[carpanfan96]

he'll get a 2-3 year deal.. guys like Shockey don't cost the team massive amounts of cap room, and usually teams like the Pats (back when they were actually decent at drafting) would let go their 4th or 5th year players who would cost a lot.. different scenarios IMO..

Hopefully we'll grab a TE next year if possible.. Granted this is TE thread, but without a defense, Superbowl isn't going to happen regardless.

I agree, I expect the team to sign him to a 2-3 year deal if he wants to continue playing for the team.