Shockey Trade = Uptick in Value for Brees

The Jeremy Shockey trade that had been rumored since the draft back in April has finally happened. So what does it mean to the Saints from a Fantasy Football standpoint? It means QB Drew Brees just moved up the draft board!

Shockey, who will never be confused with the league's elite TE's, is just another target to add to the already respectable list of Reggie Bush and Marques Colston.

The Saints had a quality TE last year in Eric Johnson, who caught 48 balls and 2 touchdowns. However, Shockey should be able to improve on those numbers enough to help Brees become a solid top-5 choice in the 2008 Fantasy Draft.