Feeling drawn out by draft

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Saints News: 5.04.08
Published 5/4/2008 by Saintsational at Canal Street Chronicles: Front Page Posts
... The Times-Pic released this article today. The main point of the article is that even though the draft was sped up this year, its still too damn long. ...

SAINTS STILL WANT SHOCKEY
Published 5/5/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
Though the New Orleans Saints weren’t able to swing a trade prior to or during the 2008 draft for Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey, the Saints reportedly remain interested. Writes Jimmy Smith of the New Orleans Times-Picayune , “Coach Sean Payton believes Shockey is a perfect fit for the Saints’ offense ...

Quick Hits: Guns, death and football (part 2)
Published 5/5/2008 at Goal-Line Stand
... , according to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter. Alexander was to complete his visit with the Bengals today. • In addition to Alexander, the Saints are still said to be interested in Jeremy Shockey . If New Orleans can add both of those guys to the offence (not bloody likely) it will help immensely. • The Chargers are really feeling the wrath of last year’s harsh playoff run. Not only is Philip Rivers still easing back from ACL surgery, but ...

The Saints haven't given up on acquiring Jeremy Shockey
Published 5/6/2008 at Shutdown Corner
That's the word from the New Orleans Times-Picayune (via Pro Football Talk). It was widely believed that the Saints and Giants were close to a deal on draft day, but Shockey, much like every other veteran who was rumored to be traded, didn't get moved. Sean Payton is still jonesing for him. Coach Sean Payton believes Shockey is a perfect fit for the Saints' offense, and he still desperately wants the player to be wearing a black-and-gold uniform this season. Shockey has informed the Giants of his unhappiness, and apparently unwillingness, to play again in New York. Don't be surprised if the trade is finalized in the coming ...