Umenyiora done for season

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  • Sun, 08/24/2008 - 18:38

The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Giants star DE, Osi Umenyiora is going to have season ending knee surgery.  That's quite a blow to the defense i picked in my expert league draft a few weeks back.


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  • Sun, 08/24/2008 - 19:16

Yes, it is.  It is a real shame when serious injuries are suffered in meaningless preseason games.

The New York papers are already clammoring for the Giants to get Strahan out of retirement.  I doubt that will happen, but you never know.

Merriman of San Diego also may have some issues.  If he can't play this season, there are a lot of quality fantasy defenses that have suffered blows this offseason.


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  • Sun, 08/24/2008 - 21:33

I'm not excited he's out but I am excited that a member of my IDP league picked him one pick before me. 


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  • Sun, 08/24/2008 - 22:03

What are the chances Strahan comes back??


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  • Sun, 08/24/2008 - 23:00

I would say pretty slim...but you never know.  He could get the competitive bug again.  The Giants might be inquiring about his services given this Umenyiora injury.


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  • Mon, 08/25/2008 - 01:03

I may be wrong but isn't Strahan going through a divorce?  If so, a nice offer from the Giants could get him to come back and play.  He'd be sort of like a knight in shining armor to NYG faithful as well.


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  • Mon, 08/25/2008 - 12:06

Ya i read today Stahan is strongly considering coming back, IMO makes a ton of sense


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  • Mon, 08/25/2008 - 14:02

He is going through a divorce & I think he lost quite a bit of money in the settlement.   I believe he still could play at a high level if he wants to.  I'm sure the Giants will inquire about his services...and they can sure use him now.