Lughead Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Giants, Strahan have constructive talks; decision within next two days Associated Press Updated: August 28, 2007, 4:03 PM ET * Comment * Email * Print EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan had constructive talks with the New York Giants twice in the past 24 hours, and he expects to make a decision soon on whether to retire or play. General manager Jerry Reese described the talks on Monday night and Tuesday morning as "constructive and positive," the team said in an e-mail to the media Tuesday afternoon. Reese said Tuesday morning's talk ended with Strahan telling him he expects to arrive at a decision about whether to continue playing within two days. Tony Agnone, Strahan's agent, did not immediately return an e-mail from The Associated Press seeking comment. If the 35-year-old Strahan decides to play, he will have missed the entire preseason and will only have one week to prepare for the Giants' season opener at Dallas on Sept. 9. The Giants (1-2) play their final preseason game on Thursday night in Foxborough, Mass. against the New England Patriots. Strahan's holdout and possible retirement has been the overriding story since the Giants players reported to training camp at the University at Albany on July 27. His holdout hit its 33rd day on Tuesday, and he has been fined $14,288 daily. His fine total is $471,504. While there were initial reports that Strahan wanted to renegotiate the contract that will pay him $4 million this season, he denied in an open letter to Giants fans on Aug. 5 that money had anything to do with his decision to stay away. "When an athlete like myself -- who does what I do for a living -- starts having doubts, then it's time to take a step back and seriously consider my future," Strahan said in the letter that was distributed via e-mail by Agnone. "Anyone who plays in the NFL with doubts or second guessing is not only putting themselves at risk, but their teammates also," Strahan added. "I will never do that." Strahan's 132½ sacks are tops among active players, and he set an NFL single-season record with 22½ sacks in 2001. Many teammates have felt for weeks that Strahan will play this season. Pro Bowl middle linebacker Antonio Pierce walked out of the locker room minutes before Reese announced that he had talked to Strahan and saw reporters waiting in the tunnel under Giants Stadium. Pierce also saw a luxury automobile from a car service. "You guys waiting for Strahan?" Pierce quipped before he walked away laughing. Whatever Strahan decides, the Giants discovered in training camp that they have two other solid defensive ends in one-time Pro Bowler Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck, who like Strahan missed part of last season with a Lisfranc foot injury. Tuck had four tackles, a sack and a pressure in the 20-12 loss to the Jets on Saturday. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 He has to come back... how else can he stretch this retirement bullshit out for five more months? Worked for Tiki Barber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Whatever Strahan decides, the Giants discovered in training camp that they have two other solid defensive ends in one-time Pro Bowler Osi Umenyiora Yeah, we discovered that in training camp. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I hope he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutmartyr Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Or maybe not. Just the fun bit... Don't start the clock on the Michael Strahan Watch just yet. He may have told Giants GM Jerry Reese that he'll make a decision on the rest of his career "within the next day or two," but according to a source who spoke with the holdout defensive end today, Strahan has yet to give anyone else any indication that his return or retirement is imminent. There still is a possibility, the source said, that the Strahan Saga could linger on into next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayD Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Whatever. Stay, go, I dont care anymore. It seems we have some pretty good cemistry right now. I just dont want him to f that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsmalls Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Or maybe not. Just the fun bit... If he wants to play he needs to show up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Patriot Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I hope he retires.So you can take his place? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I thought he was making his decision on Monday and then I have reading that he is still undecided. He isn't retiring but guy shit or get off the pot already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 im glad he wasn't here, he probably would've gotten hurt like half the league did this preseason and every preseason. as long as he produces i dont care what he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 im glad he wasn't here, he probably would've gotten hurt like half the league did this preseason and every preseason. as long as he produces i dont care what he does Watching teamates getting injured every pre-season game I am sure is making him want to wait even longer. When pre-season is over he will probably have an epiphany and decide to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeck Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Preseason as far as Strahan would go is over. He wouldn't be playing tonight if he had reported anytime this week, after camp broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadEgg Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Preseason as far as Strahan would go is over. He wouldn't be playing tonight if he had reported anytime this week, after camp broke. Strahan is hoping to get cut so he can beg Jerry for a roster spot and a ring... Michael, Go back to the Jersey Giants, I say, where you will be 6-10 and you will like it! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Strahan is hoping to get cut so he can beg Jerry for a roster spot and a ring... Michael, Go back to the Jersey Giants, I say, where you will be 6-10 and you will like it! :lol: I told you once that you are not allowed to post in any thread I start or reply to . See to it your reply to in this thread is deleted. this falls under posting rules: section 2 article 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I told you once that you are not allowed to post in any thread I start or reply to . See to it your reply to in this thread is deleted. this falls under posting rules: section 2 article 10. Isnt there an amendment to that rule, that now states that you cannot be a total douchebag when replying to ANY post??? Yeah, eggy, read up on the rules, because you are, w/o a doubt, a total douchebag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsmalls Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 So, I guess he's still undecided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jints Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Here is what I think, Strahan would be a great addition to the team if he does come back. But, if we don't see him back and he does retire. I think it would be best for the team. The guys we have now look very good, at least in the pre-season games. And I am sure, they have a good chemistry going here. If we drop Strahan we can pick up some good players after the cuts are made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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