Boss isn't that fast--he's more of a possession type TE. Runs disciplined routes, aware of where the sticks are, has good hands and is tough.
Shockey has twice the talent, but a tenth of the discipline and smarts
The best thing the Pats have going for them is the fact that Kevin Gilbride, the Giants' offensive coordinator, is unimaginative and suffers from having his head up his ass. Expect him to start, as usual, with Jacobs in a one back set and to try to establish the run early. Bradshaw's his best RB and he doesn't see as much playing time as he should, and Gilbride almost never uses him with Jacobs in a two back set. Plus, Jacobs has stone hands coming out of the backfield on passing plays, and really doesn't block as well as a 265 pound guy should. For some reason, either Gilbride has designed plays that pop him outside, or he does it on his own when he can't see the hole, and a cement mixer can get to the corner before he can
