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Reporters whine too

Newsday's John heyman calls Coughlin a bully for not criticizing Shockey for being absent from optional practices. He argues that Coughlin doesn't go after the stars, only poor media types.

Now I think Giants fans have a right to complain about Shockey being absent from New York, but heyman sounds less like a reporter and more like a disgruntled fan:

When your team wins 10 games in two seasons and you score 10 touchdowns in three, you're set, I guess. Why lift a finger? Why practice with the team? Why get accustomed to Eli Manning's passes?

It's obvious by now, Shockey cares more about hooking up with Tara Reid than Manning.

While Manning publicly voiced disappointment over Shockey's extended absence, Coughlin has stayed silent. He's the classic bully. He picks on media members, backups and deposed coaches, not on stars like Shockey.