Michael Strahan hasn't decided whether or not he'll retire this summer, but he is sure that he doesn't want the Giants to trade Jeremy Shockey, according to the New York Daily News.
In the hours leading up to the first round of the draft on Saturday, Strahan said that the team would be "crazy" to deal the tight end.
"Of course I want him back. I love him," Strahan said Saturday morning. "He's a great teammate, great player, a hard worker."
Strahan isn't buying into the belief that the Giants wouldn't have won the Super Bowl with Shockey on the field (he broke his leg in Week Fourteen).
"I think because he gets hurt and we got to the Super Bowl, everyone feels like, in a way, great season, thank God he got hurt," Strahan said. "That's just unfair. I think with him we're a better team without a doubt. I would be surprised if Shockey is not here. Then again, nothing surprises me."
April 2008 - New York Giants Wiretap
Strahan To Giants: Don't Trade Shockey
Sources: Saints, Shockey Trade Hits A Delay
The Saints' apparent deal for Jeremy Shockey has hit a delay because of the Giants' demand for more than a No. 2 draft pick, ESPN's John Clayton reports.
The Saints have been debating offering a No. 2 pick, according to sources, but some in the organization would prefer including no more than a No. 3 pick.
Umenyiora Scraps Idea Of Holdout
Osi Umenyiora has canned his initial plans to holdout this summer, according to the New York Daily News.
He admitted pondering a holdout in an effort to force the Giants to gave him a raise but announced on Thursday that he will definitely be in camp.
"To be honest with you, whenever you see players who you don't feel are as good as yourself getting paid the way they're getting paid now, of course you're going to have questions," Umenyiora said. "But I'm definitely not going to hold out. I don't think it's the right time."
Seattle Pursuing Jeremy Shockey
The Seahawks are reportedly pursuing the services of tight end Jeremy Shockey, according to the New York Daily News.
Rumors have linked the disgruntled Giant to the Saints in recent weeks, but Seattle has appeared to make a play for the talented tight end.
There have also been rumors that the Falcons are looking to add Shockey to their roster with Alge Crumpler now a member of the Titans.
Tyree Has Surgery, May Miss Some Camp
Giants' receiver David Tyree had surgery on his right knee last week and may not be ready for training camp, according to the New York Daily News.
A few weeks ago he claimed that his knee "locked up" on him during some offseason workouts and he underwent an MRI soon after.
The details were sparse, but it is believed that Tyree tore his meniscus.
Eli Marries College Sweetheart
Eli Manning married college sweetheart Abby McGrew during a sunset ceremony Saturday at the One & Only Palmilla resort on Mexico?s Baja Peninsula, as reported by the Associated Press.
Both The New York Daily News and The New York Post covered the ceremony, with the Daily News providing details from inside the ceremony.
Giants Not Pushing Strahan On Decision
The Giants are not going to push defensive end Michael Strahan for a decision on retirement, according to an Associated Press report.
GM Jerry Reese said Thursday that Strahan deserves whatever time he needs to make a decision on whether to return for a 16th season.
Shockey Wants New Role Or Trade
Jeremy Shockey would like a new role with the Super Bowl champion Giants, or a trade away from New York, according to the Star-Ledger.
According to a person close to the organization, Shockey asked the Giants for a different role in the offense when he went down with a leg injury in December.
"In terms of Jeremy's feelings as relating to the Giants, that's something that we've communicated to the Giants and the ball's going to be in their court," agent Drew Rosenhaus said, later adding: "We've had discussions with the Giants about Jeremy. I'll leave it at that. And you hear what Jerry Reese had to say. It's going to be up to the Giants to decide whether or not they want to trade Jeremy."
Shockey OK With Trade Talk
Giants' tight end Jeremy Shockey is okay with the trade rumors surrounding him this offseason, according to the New York Daily News.
NFL sources claim that Shockey has been sounding off about his frustrations with the Giants for the last month and that he wouldn't mind a trade to the Saints, who made an offer for him recently.
Giants' GM Jerry Reese admitted on Thursday that the team has had conversations with other teams about the tight end.
Giants: Shockey Not On Block
The Giants reportedly turned down a trade offer from the Saints for tight end Jeremy Shockey and management insists that they aren't looking to deal him, according to the New York Post.
"There's always rumors about everything," Eli Manning said.
New Orleans offered a second-round draft pick and safety Roman Harper for Shockey in recent weeks.
Giants Give Denzel Washington's Son A Workout
Over the weekend, the New York Giants worked out WR Carlyle Holiday, RB John David Washington, and QB Jeff Smith.
Saints Interested In Shockey
Eli Manning is hoping Jeremy Shockey is a member of the Giants next season.
Eli Set To Add Another Ring To Finger
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is expected to marry his college sweetheart Abby McGrew in New York within the next couple of weeks.