Originally posted by SirMystiq
Ok. One point I have to make on this. Yes, Owens does show-off, yep he does over do it(to me he doesn\'t though). But, hes a good player, just as good and better than shockey.
Let me take a moment to say why I don\'t agree with Owens being as good as Shockey, at all. Shockey is at a position where you catch fewer passes. This is his rookie year, and he\'s already one of the top 2 TEs in the leagues, and the top in his conference. But also, look at his numbers compared to Owens, a WR.
In Owens rookies year, he played all 16 games, and started 10. He had 35 receptions for 520 yards.
In Shockey\'s rookie year, he has played in 15 games, and started 13. He had 74 receptions for 894 yards.
So in other words, comparing their rookie years, Shockey smokes Owens, despite the fact that Owens is a WR. No one peaks in their rookie year. As scary as it is, Shockey isn\'t close to peaking yet. And this despite the fact that he\'ll be starting in the Pro Bowl in this, his rookie season.
Oh, and one thing you\'re misunderstanding about how I view Owens. He can show off all he wants. If he wants to sign a ball, great! Be a cheerleader after a touchdown? Why not. And that thing he did in Dallas was one of the funnier things I\'ve ever seen in football. That stuff is all good. But when you\'re starting fights, that\'s just dirty. There is a difference between showing off, and playing dirty.