PAYTON READS SHOCKEY THE RIOT ACT

We’ve never really quite known what “the riot act” is, since no one has ever taken the time to actually read it to us. But, apparently, Saints coach Sean Payton owns a copy of it -- and he recently read it to tight end Jeremy Shockey, possibly in the form of a bedtime story. Jay Glazer of FOX reported on Sunday that Payton recently told Shockey that he must turn things around quickly. Payton reminded Shockey that the third-year coach put his own rear end on the line to acquire the veteran tight end in a trade with the Giants. Shockey, for his part, vowed to change. Whether it’s too late remains to be seen. We heard last week that Shockey is already hated by more than a few members of the organization. And once people acquire such strong feelings, it’s hard to erase them. Shockey has 30 catches for 262 yards, and no touchdowns. He’s could finish the season with career lows in all three categories.