[quote]Shockey is a great blocker. Hes huge and bullies people around[/quote]

that is, when he's not injured.

[QUOTE=Dirtbag] [Referencing Cooley] I think he'll turn into a modern-day Clint Didier.[/QUOTE]

My thoughts exactly. Although they appear to be two sides of the same coin, I think the Cooley/Didier comparison is right on point. Didier was more of a speed guy, Cooley appears to be a more power guy. Didier was never considered one of the top TE's in the league (as far as I can recall, I don't think he ever made the pro bowl) - He just didn't have the talent to be considered elite. He did, however, have the talent to be a very good TE in Gibbs offense, a weapon that was ignored at the opposing D's risk. I believe Cooley will be the same AND I think Gibbs will find lots of ways to get him involved.

As for Shockey, lots of talent, lots of hype and, as for the rest - JoeC said it all best.

JoeC

<Chris Rock>He speaks so well. He's so well spoken. He speaks so well.</Chris Rock>

Actually I think our answer to Shockey is Sean Taylor. Man, I can't wait to see them go at it!

Thank you smootsmack. You are 100% correct. I can't wait to see Taylor flatten that over rated jerk. And make no mistake about it - he IS over rated. 24 games played and he has a whopping 4 whole TDs. That's one every 6 games.

(I know he was hurt for 7 games last year)

anyone see the cooley interview on comcast sports.net last night?? he sounded like he was totally surprised he made the team when they asked him how it felt to start in the opener... kind of like "really? dude, that'd be awesome... okay"... it was pretty funny.

In terms of attitude, he's the anti-KWII/anti-Shockey. I think he's a great fit for the skins, talent and attitude-wise. (And we also got Taylor!)

i think clinton is the only guy with a real big ego on the team, but its like not a TO ego, its really funny, and team-first ;)