Day 3 -- No Practice, But Some Fireworks
From Osi Umenyiora, who rather emphatically informed reporters today that "I'm not going to move (to left DE) because Simeon Rice is coming. I won't do it."
Among other Osi gems:
On Rice: "It's not like we're talking about Julius Peppers. Simeon Rice is an outstanding pass rusher, but that's what he is. People say he's not the best against the run, and I guess people give him that reputation for a reason."
More on Rice: "There's nowhere for him to play. He can't play left end because that's where teams run the ball. And he's not playing right end, because that's where I am. I'm a right end and I've been successful there, so I don't feel a need to move to a different position. It's ridiculous."
On the possibility of Strahan playing for another team: "It wouldn't even be right. I'd probably throw up if it happened. I tell him he can't (play for another team) all the time. But with all the money being thrown around, who knows?"
Osi still believes Strahan will be here, and obviously that's where Osi's loyalty lies. Strahan despises Rice, so Osi does too -- which can't help Jerry Reese's desire to move forward without Ol' 92.
The rest of the team still believes Strahan will be here in due time as well. "Until he tells me he's retiring or there's a press conference," another Giant said, "he's just in the training room."
I'll have some notes in the paper on Steve Smith and Sinorice Moss; both have looked solid thus far. Moss has been running with the 1s as the third WR and with the 1s when Burress and Toomer are out, and he looks fit and strong. He's also trying to win both return jobs.
Smith made that great diving catch on Saturday I mentioned and has been moving along slowly, as I'm sure the Giants want him to.
More tomorrow, when the pads go on.
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Comments (6)
Very interesting development. I wonder if this is out of loyalty to Strahan or a belief he would not do nearly as well at LDE. Either way, I think Arthur is right, this makes it tougher for Reese.
That's what I'd expect from Osi, his loyalties are obviously going to lie with Strahan. This certainly won't make Simeon Rice feel very welcome, though, if they sing him.
Good thing they gave you some access to player's today, b/c there's probably not much else to do up in Albany on an off day. Try to him 'em straight this afternoon.
That's what I'd expect from Osi, his loyalties are obviously going to lie with Strahan. This certainly won't make Simeon Rice feel very welcome, though, if they sign him.
Good thing they gave you some access to player's today, b/c there's probably not much else to do up in Albany on an off day. Try to him 'em straight this afternoon. I'm tired of hearing you complain about your poor golf game.
I like Osi, but what the heck does he expect the Giants to do? Strahan isn't exactly helping his cause. If Strahan really wanted to be here he would've been here by now. I say it's time to move on.
Don't hate on BBI. We appreciate your write ups and your thoughts.
Osi needs to shut his trap and play what freakin position coach Coughlin tells his ass to play. Don't get me wrong, I've always been an Osi fan since he's been a Giant, But he has no say-so on what will happen. That is up to Jerry Reese and the coach and they'll both make the right decision......I hope.