Integrity28 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 If it was such a no-brainer the Giants wouldn't have needed to drop their demand. Teams would be in bidding wars over him. Agreed. Pretty sure there's lots of no-brainers in this discussion, but that has nothing to do with the choice to acquire Osi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 If it was such a no-brainer the Giants wouldn't have needed to drop their demand. Teams would be in bidding wars over him. The problem is many teams are in salary cap hell from the new collective bargaining agreement and dont have the room to sign a player who will demand alot of money without making drastic cuts or restructuring others. Hes the best pass rusher on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Love to have the guy. At Johnson type money? 12+ a year? Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Bring this guy in, give them a 2nd rounder (which won't mean much) because we will make the playoffs and go far into them. Go get him Jets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 On top of everything, isn't he hurt? If he's not he will be soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Did anyone else see this? http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_tell_osi_umenyiora_agen.html?mobRedir=false Giants tell Osi Umenyiora, agent they are no longer allowed to seek trade Published: Wednesday, August 03, 2011, 1:23 PM Updated: Wednesday, August 03, 2011, 1:35 PM Mike Garafolo/The Star-Ledger By Mike Garafolo/The Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger Follow 8 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print osi-umenyiora-new-york-giants-0803.jpg.JPGJared Wickerham/GettyOsi Umenyiora and his agent no longer have permission from the Giants to seek a trade. The window for the Giants to trade Osi Umenyiora has apparently closed. The team informed the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end today he and his agent are no longer allowed to seek a trade partner, according to someone informed of the conversation between the two camps today. The person, who requested anonymity because the talks were to remain private, said the team's reasoning was Umenyiora's agent, Tony Agnone, has been unable to find a team willing to give up a first-round pick. A report in the Baltimore Sun Tuesday said the Giants had lowered their asking price for Umenyiora, though today's decision demonstrates the team's valuation of Umenyiora on the trade market has not changed. The team's decision to take the trade off the table is a sign they're looking to nip this distraction in the bud, though it might only serve to further escalate Umenyiora's anger over his claim the Giants promised to restructure his contract. Umenyiora will earn $7.1 million in base salary over the next two years combined, a mark the player believes undervalues his contributions to the team. Umenyiora has been in camp since Saturday but has not participated in any practices because of an undisclosed injury. Fellow defensive end Justin Tuck believes Umenyiora is healthy enough to practice and the Giants have been unwilling to confirm he has an injury. Though Tuck clearly would like a focused Umenyiora back on the field, he understands why he's taking the approach he's taken and doesn't want to interfere in another player's contract dispute. Other teammates have echoed that sentiment, and new alternate player rep Zak DeOssie said Umenyiora's stance is "completely justifiable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The problem is many teams are in salary cap hell from the new collective bargaining agreement and dont have the room to sign a player who will demand alot of money without making drastic cuts or restructuring others. Hes the best pass rusher on the market. The Bucs have 40M to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 If it was such a no-brainer the Giants wouldn't have needed to drop their demand. Teams would be in bidding wars over him. Personally Im not sure the teams want to invest the time it will take to pronounce his name right. Get it wrong and you may have a very big man mad at you cause your calling him the "inability to pee" Dicy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 The Bucs have 40M to spend. I said many teams not ALL teams. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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