Option at DE: Osi Umenyiora wants starting job - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Gryphon · 02-01-2013

Giants | Osi Umenyiora wants starting job Thu Jan 31, 07:37 PM

New York Giants impending free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora said he will be looking to sign with a team where he can be a starting defensive end this offseason. He said his decision will not be solely about money.

LINK: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/gia...wants-to-start

Apollo Creed · 02-01-2013

His numbers are down, could come cheaper than expected.

Good friends with Ware, believe they were teammates in HS and college. So he could wanna be paired with his boy if we can't afford Spencer.

At this point in his career it's buyer beware but the guy has 2 Super Bowls and our team needs some guys that have been there before.

Titleist · 02-01-2013

Expensive and not exactly our biggest need. We would be better off with a FA guard or free safety.

Ntegrase96 · 02-01-2013

Can't be a starter if your not an every down player, Osi. Pass.

Vinnie2u · 02-01-2013

Need to Find at Least 2 guys that can bring heat to the QB.. No DB or Safety can cover all day.. I don't care if its OSI, Babin or a draft pick..

erod · 02-01-2013

At this point, he's just a name. He isn't close to the player he was.

Bowdown27 · 02-01-2013

No need for him if we have spencer in the fold

xwalker · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by Gryphon

Giants | Osi Umenyiora wants starting job Thu Jan 31, 07:37 PM

He can't be a starter on the Strong-Side in Kiffin's defense.

For the right price, he might be a good pass-rushing specialist. Crawford could play SDE on 1st/2nd down and Osi could come in on 3rd down passing situations.

At age 31, and a liability against the run, I don't expect him to get a big contract.

Future · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by xwalker

He can't be a starter on the Strong-Side in Kiffin's defense.

For the right price, he might be a good pass-rushing specialist. Crawford could play SDE on 1st/2nd down and Osi could come in on 3rd down passing situations.

At age 31, and a liability against the run, I don't expect him to get a big contract.

Agree with all of that.

I actually wouldn't hate it if we brought him in even if we did resign Spencer. I don't think its likely, but it should give us some nice depth.

**Idgit** · 02-01-2013

I thought this move made sense--even for decent year-to-year money--when he was having contract problems two years ago. Now, I wouldn't like it.

Risen Star · 02-01-2013

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I thought this move made sense--even for decent year-to-year money--when he was having contract problems two years ago. Now, I wouldn't like it.

I would hate it. He's a name at this point more than a productive player. We need to get younger not add another high priced player in his 30's.

stasheroo · 02-01-2013

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I would hate it. He's a name at this point more than a productive player. We need to get younger not add another high priced player in his 30's.

I advocated the move a year or two agao but it doesn't work now.

I ask myself, aae we one player or one offseason away?

I have to think not.

Therefore I see no good reason to sign and pay him.

**Idgit** · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by Risen Star

I would hate it. He's a name at this point more than a productive player. We need to get younger not add another high priced player in his 30's.

I agree. And there's really not a spot for him, even as a role player, if we go with a 3-technique guy early in the draft. Hatcher and/or Crawford will be on one end, and Ware on the other. Or we resign Spencer at a premium and there's really no spot for a pass rush specialist who's not as effective as Ware.

Doomsay · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by erod

At this point, he's just a name. He isn't close to the player he was.

It's also an uncomfortable name at that.

the_h0wey · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by Gryphon

Giants | Osi Umenyiora wants starting job Thu Jan 31, 07:37 PM

New York Giants impending free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora said he will be looking to sign with a team where he can be a starting defensive end this offseason. He said his decision will not be solely about money.

LINK: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/gia...wants-to-start

I would be okay with this signing at a reasonable price of course.