Panthers Face Tough Decision On Whether to Keep Shockey

And it would be foolish to assume that Barnidge could replace him seamlessly.

That gives us 3 solid TE’s that can contribute in both the running and passing game.

The two TE sets with do it all TEs allow more options. There will be injuries no matter who you have so we need at least 3 competent TEs.

Really I don’t think that it’ll hurt us if he leaves, and therefore I’m also not concerned if he stays.

as long as it’s for a reasonable amount. He’s done all we’ve asked of him this year and has been anything but an “injury prone, locker room cancer.” Rivera likes him, players like him , and he’s only 31. If we can keep him upright he has a few more productive years left.

I think Chud will want to keep him around having that prior and present experience with him and seeing how the TE position plays such a large role in our offense.

Its hilarious. I’ve noticed on almost all of their TDs, Stewie and Shockey have done a little mock celebration. They kind of get up in each other’s face and do a little golf clap. Maybe someone knows more about it, but I saw it for the first time in the preseason against PIT (when this photo was taken). I don’t know, maybe its just me, but I find stupid little stuff like that funny.

but I would like them to add a second year option to the contract.

Shockey’s FIRE (attitude) alone isn enough to atleast sign him for one more year. We need to breed the attitude Shocky, Cam, and Smitty all have.

His vocal leadership and veteran presence has been a major asset to the team. It’s not yet time to turn Cam loose without his back covered by Shockey. Simply put, Shockey’s greatest value to the Panthers is not in his production.

I think it would be a major faux pas should they let Shockey go in a move to save a little money.

Shockey’s FIRE (attitude) alone IS enough to atleast sign him for one more year. We need to breed the attitude Shocky, Cam, and Smitty all have.

Shockey is an Invaluable leader on the team but the Front Office and the BAMF and Chud need a young TE like a Jimmy graham or Gronkowski. Like I have said before, young TE’s are vital for a vertical offense. Plus Shockey is getting on in age and is injury prone. So I may sound like broken record, but again I suggest Levine Toilolo from Stanford. He’s 6’8 and 265lbs and very athletic. I watched him make Andrew Luck look very good against Notre Dame last week. The kid is such huge mismatch and a absolute red zone threat. I think Cam needs a pure catching young TE to alternate with Olsen and Barnidge and Hartstock can be pure blockers.

Thankfully TE’s are not drafted high so we could get someone like him in the latter part of the draft, that’s if he declares for the 2012 draft anyways. I sure hope so though.

So not renewing Shockey will save money and I don’t think we will lose out that much on blocking or on passing offense. A young TE that can grow with Cam will be a smarter and a more economical move I think. I think its a no brainer, I think the Panthers won’t keep shockey. They need to go young at TE.

And I never thought I would ever say this, but he’s one of my favorite players. We should absolutely resign him.

Shockey is a lot of the guys favorite player and he is the one guy i see around Cam the most…i think his value is worth more then just TD’s and yards. Shockey wants to be here. If he takes a fair deal i say why not. We were planning on having all 4 TE’s at the start of the season. Why should 2012 be any different. This system relies on the TE. If one of them may happen to go down i think we would be in a nice spot to not miss a beat

Sorrry not even a question. Chud knows Shocky, and Shocky Chud. Shocky is a starter most anywhere else and has hands of gold to go along with the fire in the belly. The man is a All-pro callabar TE that like runnings backs today can do well when he does not have to carry the sole load.
The panther may Draft a young TE to develope that would not, pardon the pun, shock me as haveing two TEs with hands is a must in Chud system. Look what happen in 08 to the Browns when Winslow knee dramma left them hanging. They lost there edge.

Just watching the team, they have a different affect (I’m speaking emotionally) when Shockey’s not in the game – they’re flat. His personality and attitude seems to rub off when he’s in the huddle. Just watch the Tennessee game. The offense was horrific, and it looked like no one gave a crap about it except Cam. I guarantee you that that game would have looked dramatically different if Shockey had been in. It wouldn’t necessarily have translated to a win, but it wouldn’t have been the absolutely embarrassing smackdown that it was.

I feel like Shockey is tougher than Olsen – he’s more likely to make the difficult catches in traffic, and I feel like he’s a better blocker. I don’t think they should break the bank to keep Shockey, but I don’t think they’d have to. With the new rookie wage scale, they could draft a TE if they felt they needed another one. Shockey’s given this team a much-needed shot of energy and attitude. I’d beg Hurney to keep the man.

He’s the Carolina Panthers version of a Kirk Gibson, IMO. For those of you too young or not a big enough baseball fan to know what I’m referencing, follow me here for a second.

I’m not referring to Gibson’s dramatic Game 1 homer off of Eckersley in the 1988 World Series, but that’s part of it. Just like Gibbie, Shockey brings an intangible and immeasurable addition to this team – the grittiness and determination of a warrior that is wrapped in the wisdom of an experienced consummate pro, he leads by example.

I’ve watched Shockey from afar for years, and really had a hard time getting my head wrapped around what his real value was. He had some good years for the Giants, and didn’t really appear to much of a factor for the Saints as he was hurt a lot. I guess he did have an unspoken value as a mentor, considering the beast of a TE that’s there now. Regardless, I have to admit I just didn’t “get it” with regard to his value.

The first thing that really made me start paying attention is that Big Cat and Hurney went out during the lockout and, completely against character, signed Shockey IMMEDIATELY after he became available. I was wondering what made him so attractive to the FO, the HC, and the OC other than playing for Chud at the University of Miami.

I think we all see now why he’s here. From my standpoint, he’s a steady hand, a grinder, a passionate team mate who hates losing, and above all else, he’s a true leader on the field and in the locker room. Throw in a little more wisdom, some really unexpected humility, and I think he’s an important cog in this team’s current and future success.

I’m betting we try to find a way re-sign him, and probably to a 1-year deal with a team option for another. The cost is a little high, but Hurney can structure deals to be heavy when we can afford it and lighter against the cap when we need that as well. I’m also of the opinion that Shockey believes in what the team is doing, and I’m betting he’ll WANT to be a part of it.

Brandon LaFell was ranked 3rd…with Legedu Naanee not far behind (5th) at 95%….

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/28598/best-hands-in-the-nfc-south

you can read it here

great hands, he still look for contact after the catch, he’s a great blocker, a natural leader and his attitude is contagious. Plus he’s stayed relatively healthy. He’s a perfect compliment to Newton and I think he’s helped reel him in a little without teaching him to be a “loser”.

The argument against him is price and age. I’ve addressed age above and he publically said he wants to stay, money not being an issue. Hurney and his agent should be able to work out a contract to address this. I like the idea above about a one year contract with an option for a second year. Put an injury clause in and let’s move forward on getting him a third ring!

Shockey’s still hungry!

Get photoshoppin’ people!

No, we have to keep Shocks. Guy has been a wonderful player for us, not to mention a terrific leader. I agree with BW above that you let go of Harstock and keep Shocks and Barnidge here. I think Shockey likes it here a lot and would be more than happy to finally have a team he can stick to for a while. I doubt he would ask for much, and unless I am mistake, I am pretty sure he has said money won’t be an issue for him in his decision to resign with Carolina.

Keep the guy. I love him as a Panther.

I think they should and should not keep Shockey.

While I love having Shockey on the team and the attitude he brings, I feel like Barnidge can make up for some of his production, and we need some money to repair the defensive talent pool, and that has to come from somewhere. I voted to resign Shockey for 1 year, but I don’t think it is so cut and dry.

Shock is the first one to congratulate someone offense or defense. ALL the players look up tp him and love him. He has been Cam’s best security blanket, when he needs a play, it’s generally Shockey he hits. Maybe team became more important the older he got, maybe his rep was all bs. He produces, his leadership, mentoring, and locker room presence is invaluable. Keep Barnidge, let him develope, but Shockey is a all around integral part of the overall concept, spirit, and presence of this team. This is just my opinion.