Seahawks: In his third NFL season, Carlson posted career lows in all statistical receiving categories, and could be looking for a new start in 2012. At 6-5, 251 pounds, he would represent an upgrade in terms of size, and he has found success in the red...

He started 22 games for the Panthers over the next four seasons, but only 6 in 2010. That didn't stop him from posting a career high 32 catches for 264 yards (8.3 avg.). With the arrival of Free Agent Jeremy Shockey in March 2011, Dante was released. ...

The Giants don’t utilize their TE’s very well. When they had a top tier TE in Jeremy Shockey, they didn’t utilize him right. Under current offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride, the tight end is not utilized like a typical tight end. They are block...

You can’t say enough about Steve Smith and his unquestionable value to the franchise and the development of our quarterback. Greg Olsen and Jeremy Shockey, our most valuable free agent acquisitions, proved invaluable due to the matchup problems they...

Reputations are flexible, as Cam Newton will attest. Many teams (and we forget this) would not have invested the No. 1 pick in the 2011 draft on Newton. The Panthers trusted their instincts. Newton drops back, and there's Smith on the left and Brandon...

2012 NFL Draft? Which free agent tight ends might be able to help the Giants overcome the injuries that will likely cost Jake Ballard and Travis Beckum at least part of the 2012 season? Let's talk about one name right now and get it over with. Let's...

Eli Manning's poise and toughness were evident in his days at Ole Miss and again in Super Bowl XLVI. The week-after-the-Big-One column is heavy on the Giants, as it should be. And I'd be remiss if I didn't touch on the greatest Anthem I've ever heard at...

Where will Matt Flynn play? Would the Giants sign Steve Smith to replace Mario Manningham, if he were to leave the Giants as a free agent? Who is the top free agent tight end available? Is it Jeremy Shockey or Jermichael Finley or John Carlson or...

There were five tight ends in the NFL last season who had more yards than the three Giants tight ends combined, and 11 who had more touchdowns than Ballard, Beckum and Pascoe combined. The Giants haven't had a major offensive weapon at TE since Jeremy...

But several of the 10 players who can become unrestricted free agents when the league year ends March 13 made lasting impressions with their locker room leadership, as well as their play, during coach Ron Rivera’s first season in Charlotte. Tight end...

Thomas Davis and James Anderson. After spending a lot of money last year, the Panthers don’t have to worry much about free agency this time around. The Charlotte Observer listed the team’s ten free agents, and ranked them in order of priority. The...

He was a nice complement to Greg Olsen, but Shockey will turn 32 in August and likely will be looking for a deal worth close to the $4 million he made last season. Jeff Siner - After 10 productive seasons at tight end, Jeremy Shockey will be a high...

11, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) catches the ball and scores a touchdown while playing against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE As we awake on this...

He could always draft a tight end in April's 2012 NFL draft. Or, he could always look for reinforcements in free agency. One name that pops up is a former Giant: Jeremy Shockey. Shockey was a first-round draft pick in 2002, and always had a bright...

Steve Smith also resurrected his career after an offseason of trade talk, and not returning to the Panthers. The veteran wideout showed flashes of his brilliant 2005 season as he racked up 1,394 yards and 7 touchdowns. With Smith being the only...

He will be a fantastic compliment to Smith and Lafell and Gettis can battle it out for the # 3. If he is gone, I still think you have to go with Kirkpatrick. Too often Munnerlyn could not make the plays needed and teams would purposely throw to his side...

He was often relegated to blocking duties in order to account for poor offensive line play, but Ballard brought an attitude and toughness that was reminiscent of Jeremy Shockey. After leaving the Super Bowl due to injury, Ballard was replaced by...

The two Miami natives became the No. 37 and 38 players in school history to win the Super Bowl, and the first pair of ProCanes teammates to do so since Jeremy Shockey and Jonathan Vilma of the New Orleans Saints (2009). After last night's win by the...

You are only allowed to participate in that game if the strengths are flipped. 13, During a radio interview Friday, former OSU player Terry Brown of Marlow said he was the only Oklahoma native to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl until Ada’s Jeremy...