Giants let Osi Umenyiora seek trade? (1 Viewer)

[dansav]

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/index.php/2011/08/01/the-osi-umenyiora-sweepstakes-heats-up-but-are-the-patriots-in-the-mix/

Disgruntled defensive end Osi Umenyiora ended his holdout yesterday, reporting to the Giants much earlier than expected. With good reason.

Word is from ESPN that the Giants are attempting to trade the former Pro Bowler, but they are seeking a 1st round pick for it. One knowledgeable writer, Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger, sees Seattle, St. Louis, Denver and Atlanta as possible destinations.

But what about the Patriots? Would that be a trade youd like to make?

Well, its expensive. Umenyiora has two years and $7.1 million remaining on his contract, and if the G-Men are looking for a first, I dont see it happening.

The Patriots under Bill Belichick have never given up a first rounder for a current player. The most hes given up is a second rounder and a seventh for Wes Welker… which worked out pretty well. Oh, and the team did give up a first to the Jets to acquire Belichick in 2000. That turned into Shaun Ellis.

With the Patriots looking at playing more 4-3 scheme, Umenyiora is a player who should spark interest. But it would be tough for Belichick to make it happen

 

[Raiderfan32904]

cecillammey Cecil Lammey 5 teams expressed interest in #Giants DL Osi Umenyiora - #broncos #rams #chargers #seahawks #ravenscecillammey Cecil Lammey No team wanted to give up a 1st rounder for Osi, with #ravens and #seahawks maybe less likely than other three, expect #rams 2 make big push

 

[netnalp]

Right now a team needs to give a 1st round pick and Osi wants a contract that pays him like a top 5 DE.

 

[Tickle Monster]

What if he went to the Lions, hypothetically?

 

[Yenrub]

It would be great to get a 1st round pick for Osi but I don’t see it happening.

I am not convinced that the Giants really want to trade Osi

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I know that AJ Smith tried like hell to get Osi in the Eli/Rivers deal.

Wonder if he will make a move?

 

[Koya]

It would be great to get a 1st round pick for Osi but I don’t see it happening.I am not convinced that the Giants really want to trade Osi

Why would they? The fact is, he probably has as much value to the Giants as just about anyone with their defensive scheme and need for a strong pass rush. With his injuries I don't see anyone dishing out the cash, not to say a first rounder (which under the new agreement are worth more as they cost less).

 

[Yenrub]

Osi off the trading block

My link

This probably won't be pretty

 

[Koya]

Osi off the trading block

My link

This probably won't be pretty

I disagree. Osi has not been a distraction to the team by the reports I have heard. He had a chance to shop his wears and while the asking price by the Giants was too high, there was that window (of course, Osi's asking price figures into the equation with the reduced cap).My guess is they rework something for a four year deal (that will likely last 2 years one way or the other) to get Osi in the say 6-7 Million range although not near the 10+ he desires.

 

[houndirish]

I don't see the Giants budging at all. They already re-did his contract once while he was in the middle of a deal. On principle I don't see Reese doing it again.

I can understand a team not wanting to pay Osi top 5 DE money but I'm a little surprised there isn't a team out there that wouldn't shell out a first rounder for him. Elite pass rushers are not a dime a dozen. Sure first rounders carry a lot of perceived value but in Osi a team's getting a proven performer, wheras you risk the bust factor in whomever you draft. I can see people bringing up the injury history however the same malady that is being connected to him presently (hip) was supposedly affecting him this same time last year. He responded with an 11.5 sack season.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora is returning to work for the New York Giants without a new contract.

In an email to The Associated Press on Sunday evening, Umenyiora said he plans to practice on Monday at training camp, and that he will play this season under the terms of his current contract.



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Umenyiora

Umenyiora said the Giants offered to put incentives in his contact, which will pay him $7.1 million over the next two seasons, but he rejected them.

"No deal has been reworked," Umenyiora told the AP. "What has been offered has been unacceptable and shows they don't really respect the fact I sacrifice my health for the franchise. I will play under my current deal because I love and respect my coaches, my teammates, the fans, and myself. Not for those incentives."

The nine-year NFL veteran hasn't practiced since reporting to training camp on July 30, a day late. He failed to report on time because he alleged that general manager Jerry Reese told him after last season that the team would rework his contract.

Reese has refused to discuss what was said between them.

The 29-year-old Umenyiora shared the team lead with 11½ sacks last season and he had a league-high 10 forced fumbles.

The Giants told Umenyiora not to practice after he reported to training camp, but a couple of days later the team said he wasn't working out because of a sore left knee.

Umenyiora gave indications on Wednesday that he might practice soon when he did some work with trainers simulating snaps. He went to Atlanta on Thursday and got a second opinion on his knee.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin said on Sunday that team doctors cleared Umenyiora for practice, and hours later Umenyiora told The AP that he would take the field on Monday.

"I will play under my old deal," Umenyiora said.

Umenyiora's decision came one day after second-year defensive end pro Jason Pierre-Paulrecorded two sacks and played an excellent game in the Giants' 20-10 loss to Carolina in the preseason opener.



Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press

 

[Bri]

The knee still bothering him bugs me and probably made other teams raise an eyebrow. It really can't be anything else. He's a top DE and they always get tons of $.

Giants need to get back to that 4 DE look they rode to the Supe if the rookie is as advertised.

 

[KellysHeroes]

so hes an FA this off-season and I highly doubt he'll be back in NY