Shockey Happy to be a Saint

The Times-Picayune reports TE Jeremy Shockey is happy to be a Saint. "I am excited to join the Saints, as they have expressed interest in me," Shockey said in a statement released by the team. Shockey will meet with the media for the first time Thursday after the Saints' first practice at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. "I have had a relationship with Coach (Sean) Payton, and I appreciate what he has done as a head coach," said Shockey, who enjoyed his most prolific offensive season as a rookie in 2002, when Payton was the Giants' offensive coordinator. "The Saints have a lot of weapons, starting with QB Drew Brees, and I look forward to joining my teammates at training camp. This will be a fun year." Shockey will arrive today in Jackson and must pass a physical exam before the deal can become official. He is recovering from leg and ankle injuries that ended his season in December, but Payton said the Saints anticipate a full recovery before the start of the regular season.

(ffmastermind.com)