Blackout Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 breaking news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lil Bit Special Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 link? where does this info. come from? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3554776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3554776 The New York Giants' dream solution for a gaping hole at defensive end was put to bed on Tuesday. Strahan Michael Strahan told Foxsports.com on Tuesday that he thought long and hard about returning to the field but decided to remain retired. "This has been one of the toughest nights of my life," Strahan told the Web site from his vacation in Greece. "But after long deliberation and throwing around a million scenarios in my head for the past day, I think it's just best if I stay retired. "I have gone back and forth on this because as a player you'll always want to play, you'll never lose that urge to be out there. But I could only do this if I could commit 100 percent, physically, mentally, emotionally and I can't do that. I've tried to convince myself and my body to give it one more year, but in the end I just don't think I could turn it on like I need to again." Strahan retired after the Giants' Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. That created one void. The Giants then lost defensive end Osi Umenyiora for the season when he injured his knee in Saturday's preseason game. The team then reached out to the former Pro Bowler about changing his mind. The New York Daily News said that a team official contacted Strahan, 36. The newspaper had previously reported that he would consider returning for a one-year salary of $8 million. Strahan currently holds a position as a studio analyst for Fox Sports, but the network gave its blessing if he decided to play again. It looks like the seven-time Pro Bowler will remain on the sidelines. "I really love my life now," Strahan said, according to Foxsports.com. "It's great having nobody put a finger on me. You really put yourself through an awful lot in this league, more than people realize. "I've got a great home at Fox now and I think it's where I belong. I wish I could've had different news for Giants fans but I've known for a while I'm done." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 His EX-wife would probably get most of the money anyway.Smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I knew this was the case. He's happy retired, that's clear. He was never going to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 His EX-wife would probably get most of the money anyway.Smart move. 18k a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I knew this was the case. He's happy retired, that's clear. He was never going to return. I thought he would, he made the right decision tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I knew this was the case. He's happy retired, that's clear. He was never going to return. There was no reason for him to return as he has a ring and a cushy new job. Why would he go back to the Giants? The odds of them getting back to the Super Bowl are pretty slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 There was no reason for him to return as he has a ring and a cushy new job. Why would he go back to the Giants? The odds of them getting back to the Super Bowl are pretty slim. fox said he'd have the same job in 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 He can go out on top why go back to uncertainty and besides he hates practicing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scionce Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 The New York Giants' dream solution for a gaping hole at defensive end was put to bed on Tuesday. Strahan Michael Strahan told Foxsports.com on Tuesday that he thought long and hard about returning to the field but decided to remain retired. "This has been one of the toughest nights of my life," Strahan told the Web site from his vacation in Greece. "But after long deliberation and throwing around a million scenarios in my head for the past day, I think it's just best if I stay retired. "I have gone back and forth on this because as a player you'll always want to play, you'll never lose that urge to be out there. But I could only do this if I could commit 100 percent, physically, mentally, emotionally and I can't do that. I've tried to convince myself and my body to give it one more year, but in the end I just don't think I could turn it on like I need to again." Strahan retired after the Giants' Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. That created one void. The Giants then lost defensive end Osi Umenyiora for the season when he injured his knee in Saturday's preseason game. The team then reached out to the former Pro Bowler about changing his mind. The New York Daily News said that a team official contacted Strahan, 36. The newspaper had previously reported that he would consider returning for a one-year salary of $8 million. Strahan currently holds a position as a studio analyst for Fox Sports, but the network gave its blessing if he decided to play again. It looks like the seven-time Pro Bowler will remain on the sidelines. "I really love my life now," Strahan said, according to Foxsports.com. "It's great having nobody put a finger on me. You really put yourself through an awful lot in this league, more than people realize. "I've got a great home at Fox now and I think it's where I belong. I wish I could've had different news for Giants fans but I've known for a while I'm done." thanks LBS. i had a feeling it would pan out like this. i was watching nfl live and i forget who it was now, but he had spoken to strahan after he retired and said that strahan "didn't wanna hit anybody anymore," which is how said individual knew he was finished as a player when said individual retired from the league himself. regardless, you have to respect the fact that he didn't want to come back because he knew he wouldn't be completely committed. it shows he doesn't care for the money as much as his personal pride and, as a result, the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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