Osi Umenyiora Out For Season

The New York Giants suffered it's worst personnel news of the offseason as they have lost their lone pro bowler for the season. The Giants had a tough task ahead of themselves to try to repeat with the losses of Michael Strahan to retirement and Jeremy Shockey to a trade. Now, they'll have to go without two very big reasons why the Giants upset the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Especially this year, where the NFC East looks incredibly competitive, I don't think the Giants will even make the playoffs now. Tony and every other QB facing the Giants this year are smiling a little more.

Jeremy Shockey Sent To New Orleans

In yet another move by a NFC East team, Jeremy Shockey was traded to the New Orleans Saints for a 2nd and 5th round pick in 2009. The New York Giants are more than happy to get rid of their disgruntled star tight end after Eli and Kevin Boss seemed to develop an immediate rapport with one another. It seemed like Eli Manning played better when Shockey was not in the lineup. So, the Giants will have to repeat without the ex-Miami Hurricane star and Michael Strahan.

On the otherside, the Saints have rejoined Sean Payton with Shockey. While Payton was in NY, Shockey had his best season as a pro posting 891 yards and 7 scores as a rookie. The Saints were looking desperately for another weapon to put alongside Marques Colston. With Reggie at full strength, the Saints looked poised to continue building momentum after a dismal season last year.

In my opinion, I think both teams benefited greatly from this trade. The Giants got rid of Manning's main distraction, the Saints finally have another legitimate passing threat and Shockey is rejoined with the coach that made him a star a couple of years ago.