Shiancoe speaks...

Here are a few comments from new tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.

On how he fits into this offense: Well, they're looking for a versatile tight end, and I feel like that's what I can bring to the table. I can catch and I can block. With this offense and this quarterback and the personnel they have here, I'm really excited to showcase what I can do here.

On his role with the New York Giants: Well, basically in New York I had a role, and I guess my role was to be a certain type of tight end, and that's what I played in New York. Jeremy is a terrific pass-catching tight end, and I just played my role. I was a blocking tight end, and that's what I accepted.

On how excited he is to step out of Jeremy Shockey's shadow: Tremendously excited. I'm ecstatic. I'm calm right now, but inside I'm all over the place. I'm excited to be here. I'm excited to wear that purple and yellow, and I heard the fans are just terrific here. I'm speechless. I'm really excited about this opportunity.