The Fall Of Jeremy Shockey

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Published: May 27, 2009

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... in New York, he was one of Giants' owner Wellington Mara's favorite players.  The wild, impressionable Shockey who grew up without a father became a surrogate son to the great man they called "The Duke".

After the Giants made the Miami TE the 14th overall selection in the 2002 NFL Draft, Mara took the 6'5". 250 lb manchild under his wing. He saw great things for the unbridled Shockey; and for awhile instilled a pride and work ethic that turned this misguided kid from Ada, Oklahoma into a budding NFL superstar. 

Shockey became invaluable to his new 'family'. His demostrative, vocal style infused life into the sagging Giants.  He immediately became a favorite target of another player the Giants took a gamble on - QB Kerry Collins.  He caught 74 passes in 2002 for 894 yards - good enough to make 1st Team All Pro as a rookie.  The Giants went 10-6 and were back in the playoffs.

The next season, 2003, Shockey only played 9 games due to injury....

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