ARTICLE: Shockey not happy camper

[Gryphon]

August 9, 2006 -- ALBANY - Jeremy Shockey yesterday called the way NFL teams run training camps a "debacle" and insists the rugged two-a-day practices serve mainly to get players worn down and injured.

Shockey maintains that today's players do not need to be put through the rigors that are a part of the annual summer football ritual.

"This whole debacle, this training camp was designed back in the day for players who weren't in shape, to get in shape," Shockey said. "Now they have the offseason program, you're in shape already and it's dangerous."

Most coaches, including Tom Coughlin, have cut back on the traditional daily regime of double practice sessions in full pads. "I don't think it's changed enough," Shockey said. "I think it will change in the future."

Tiki Barber yesterday called the length of training camp "massive stalling" and Shockey said it's impossible for coaches to have it both ways, with players competing at a high level yet asked to stay out of harm's way.

"They always try to tell people to stay off the ground," Shockey said, "but they always try to tell people 'Up the pace, up the pace.' When you up the pace, someone's going to get hurt, that's just the nature of the sport."

A management/player rift--in camp yet. Giants off to great start.

 

[X-Dawg]

He's 100 % correct...Aikman said this 7 years ago...Pre Season is 4 games too long and a money sucker for the league.

 

[jksmith269]

He's 100 % correct...Aikman said this 7 years ago...Pre Season is 4 games too long and a money sucker for the league.

I disagree Preseason isn't really for the vets it's more for the younger players, coaches and scouts... That said I do think they should lengthen TC by two weeks start it in mid to early July and do away with the two adays. I think they do cause more injuries than any other reason.... Just my opinion...

 

[Fernando Fernandez]

He's 100 % correct...Aikman said this 7 years ago...Pre Season is 4 games too long and a money sucker for the league.

I am jealous of your sig.

Great job!

 

[Da Hammer]

whether he is right or not does anyone truly care what he thinks??????? instead of whining through the media i'd like to see him whine in Coughlins face and see what happens

 

[THUMPER]

Is Shockey ever happy? He's always whining about something. In this case I happen to agree with him but he still doesn't have to whine about it.

:nygwhine:

 

[Rack]

August 9, 2006 -- ALBANY - Jeremy Shockey yesterday called the way NFL teams run training camps a "debacle" and insists the rugged two-a-day practices serve mainly to get players worn down and injured.

Shockey maintains that today's players do not need to be put through the rigors that are a part of the annual summer football ritual.

"This whole debacle, this training camp was designed back in the day for players who weren't in shape, to get in shape," Shockey said. "Now they have the offseason program, you're in shape already and it's dangerous."

Most coaches, including Tom Coughlin, have cut back on the traditional daily regime of double practice sessions in full pads. "I don't think it's changed enough," Shockey said. "I think it will change in the future."

Tiki Barber yesterday called the length of training camp "massive stalling" and Shockey said it's impossible for coaches to have it both ways, with players competing at a high level yet asked to stay out of harm's way.

"They always try to tell people to stay off the ground," Shockey said, "but they always try to tell people 'Up the pace, up the pace.' When you up the pace, someone's going to get hurt, that's just the nature of the sport."

A management/player rift--in camp yet. Giants off to great start.

That's a load of crap, Shockey. In my experience, when you "half *** it" or "go through the motions" that's when people get hurt.

 

[TruBlueCowboy]

He's 100 % correct...Aikman said this 7 years ago...Pre Season is 4 games too long and a money sucker for the league.

I guess we have a double standard.

We berate the media for trying to find anything wrong with TO, but we refuse to admit that the New York media is doing the same thing with Jeremy Shockey, a kid too stupid to know when to shut up.

Anything he says makes headlines.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

My Least Favorite NFL Players:

1. Sean Taylor
2. Eli Manning
3. Jeremy Shockey
4. Ben Roethlisberger
5. Shawne Merriman

 

[sacase]

That's a load of crap, Shockey. In my experience, when you "half *** it" or "go through the motions" that's when people get hurt.

You my freind are 100% correct. Full speed no injuries, halfspeed you get hurt.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Shockey not happy? Who cares.

Training camp to long? Go get a real job.

 

[Waffle]

Whether one thinks Shockey is right or that he is wrong, this is unnecessary commentary that he needs to keep to himself right now. Shockey should save his opinions of training camp for a March issue of Maxim or G.Q. and shut his mouth.

 

[InDakWeTrust]

My most hated players:
1. Shockey
2. Big Ben
3. McNabb
4. Portis
5. Sean Taylor
6. Merriman
7. Brunell

I really do think that Shockey kinda has a point. Practices should be scaled back, but we should still have 2 a days just less practices with full pads. Scouts and coaches make up their minds about players pretty easily IMO, it is just some decisions are better made with pads on, but then again players need to gel with each other.

Same amount of practices just more in shorts instead of pads...

 

[jimmy40]

August 9, 2006 -- ALBANY - Jeremy Shockey yesterday called the way NFL teams run training camps a "debacle" and insists the rugged two-a-day practices serve mainly to get players worn down and injured.

Shockey maintains that today's players do not need to be put through the rigors that are a part of the annual summer football ritual.

"This whole debacle, this training camp was designed back in the day for players who weren't in shape, to get in shape," Shockey said. "Now they have the offseason program, you're in shape already and it's dangerous."

Most coaches, including Tom Coughlin, have cut back on the traditional daily regime of double practice sessions in full pads. "I don't think it's changed enough," Shockey said. "I think it will change in the future."

Tiki Barber yesterday called the length of training camp "massive stalling" and Shockey said it's impossible for coaches to have it both ways, with players competing at a high level yet asked to stay out of harm's way.

"They always try to tell people to stay off the ground," Shockey said, "but they always try to tell people 'Up the pace, up the pace.' When you up the pace, someone's going to get hurt, that's just the nature of the sport."

A management/player rift--in camp yet. Giants off to great start.

Darren Woodson agreed with Shockey today on ESPN.

 

[The30YardSlant]

My Least Favorite NFL Players:

1. Sean Taylor
2. Eli Manning
3. Jeremy Shockey
4. Ben Roethlisberger
5. Shawne Merriman

I get everyone but Big Ben. Other than being an idiot on his motorcycle, what has he ever done that would make myou dislike him?

 

[jimmy40]

I get everyone but Big Ben. Other than being an idiot on his motorcycle, what has he ever done that would make myou dislike him?

He's a Steeler, what more do you need?

 

[lane]

I get everyone but Big Ben. Other than being an idiot on his motorcycle, what has he ever done that would make myou dislike him?

big ben is a football player fo sure.

mcnabb is far and away my pick as the biggest joke in the nfl........

and he will be exposed for what he really is this coming season.

 

[lane]

Shockey not happy? Who cares.

Training camp to long? Go get a real job.

i know that right homeboy.

you go homey.

 

[The30YardSlant]

He's a Steeler, what more do you need?

So is Hines Ward, but you'll be hardpressed to find anyone who dislikes him

 

[lane]

wait a sec...forgot mike vick.

flip a coin between these two.