Player Notes

Jeremy Shockey^Q (NO - TE)

Feb 9 - Shockey caught three passes for 13 yards on Super Sunday. He did, however, provide one of the most important plays in the game, catching a two yard slant for the Saints' second touchdown. The grab gave the Saints a lead they would not relinquish and helped propel the team to its first championship in franchise history.

Recommendation: Shockey finished the year with modest numbers, only topping the 100-yard barrier on one occasion. He managed to find the end zone twice in the playoffs though, and showed a newfound maturity this season that made him an asset for the team rather than a liability. He is under contract for next year, so expect Shockey to continue in his role as the top pass-catching tight end for the league's best offense.

Feb 9 - Shockey caught three passes for 13 yards on Super Sunday. He did, however, provide one of the most important plays in the game, catching a two yard slant for the Saints' second touchdown. The grab gave the Saints their first lead of the game and helped propel the team to its first championship in franchise history.

Recommendation: Shockey finished the year with modest numbers, only topping the 100-yard barrier on one occasion. He managed to find the end zone twice in the playoffs though, and showed a newfound maturity this season that made him an asset for the team rather than a liability. He is under contract for next year, so expect Shockey to continue in his role as the top pass-catching tight end for the league's best offense.

Feb 5 - TE Jeremy Shockey was limited again in Thursday's practice by his right knee injury, but hopes to be ready for Sunday's game with the Indianapolis Colts.

Adam Vinatieri^Q (Ind - K)

Feb 7 - PK Adam Vinatieri is inactive for Super Bowl XLIV. Matt Stover will handle the kicking duties as Vinatieri has continued to recover from hip and knee injuries.

Feb 5 - PK Adam Vinatieri (right hip) has practiced all week, but the Colts will use PK Matt Stover against the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV.