First Blockbuster of the Year

Las Vegas, NV --

Monkey's GM Evan Shiue arrived late Thursday night at the Venetian Hotel for a last minute meeting with Jammer brass, including team president, Lei Pan to wrap up what has been a week long series of negotiatios. Lasting late into the night, the two finalized the first blockbuster of the 2003 season, swapping receivers Joe Horn and David Boston. The deal also involves conditional picks. Details of the draft selections have not yet been disclosed.

Pan, along with his team of negotiators and statisticians, spoke briefly with the press. "I am extremely pleased with the deal. Joe (Horn) is a premier receiver in the league and will be a great addition to our team. With Joe on board, there will be no more excuses for this team. We have two of the top ten receivers, the two best running backs in the game, and a plethora of talented Caucasian quarterbacks. I've spoken to Priest (Holmes) and Ricky (Williams) and they are both ecstatic with this move."

Following the stunning performance of flanker, Amani Toomer, last season, the Jammers have apparently retooledtheir passing game for the coming season. ESPN analyst, John Clayton, broke down the trade. "This is a great addition for both teams. Though, on the surface, it seems that the teams are just swapping receivers, there are intangibles here that will be vital to the success of both teams. Horn's experience and leadership in the clubhouse is consistent with the atmosphere Pan has been looking to build with veterans including Kurt Warner, Priest Holmes, and Ricky Williams.

The addition of Horn gives Pan now another weapon to mix into his already-full arsenal. For the Chunky Monkeys, Boston represents a true top flight receiver who can really take over the game. Monkey runner, LaDainian Tomlinson, averaged 23 carries a game and rushed for 1,683 yards last season. Including his 79 receptions, Tomlinson touched the ball 28 times a game. Naturally, defenses are going to commit an extra safety close to the line of scrimmage to contain and hit Tomlinson. Enter Boston. Once that eighth defender approaches the line, Manning can make a quick audible and send Boston downfield for a big play. It's no wonder Manning was the first to greet Boston on Friday when he arrived in San Francisco."