BroadwayJ667 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Former San Diego Chargers right tackle Shane Olivea, suspended last month for four games for violations of the NFL Substance Abuse Policy, has been reinstated and agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Giants. Olivea's suspension was in part because of a missed drug test. Olivea appealed the suspension, saying he missed that test because he was receiving treatment for drug-related issues. The NFL decided to take back the suspension, continue testing him and give him the chance to continue with his career. Prior to the suspension, Olivea was talking to the Giants about a job. Before signing, Olivea will need to work out for the team and pass a physical. Once he passes the physical, Olivea can sign his Giants contract. Olivea, 26, started 57 of 60 games over four seasons with the Chargers. The 6-foot-4, 312-pound Olivea was a seventh-round choice of the Chargers in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 That blows WE needed the depth at OLine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 That blows WE needed the depth at OLine WE dont sign players with credentials like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 so what if he likes weed or something not like he spies on people with cameras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 nice move by the Giants.... can never have enough depth on the O line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 That blows WE needed the depth at OLine We had plenty of time and chances to sign him. Obviously our FO was not interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bitonti Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 i know people like this player b/c he is from LI but I've always believe he's no better than mediocre. Had 1 good year in SD and that's about it. Short arms. The Giants hope he doesn't play at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Solid signing. The Giants needed him because of their lack of depth on the Offensive Line. Pretty good starting unit, but no depth over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 It was a good signing for the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Solid signing. The Giants needed him because of their lack of depth on the Offensive Line. Pretty good starting unit, but no depth over there. Yup he's a solid vet who started as a rookie on some pretty good SD teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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