ESPN: Jason Pierre-Paul: Unsure of future

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Jason Pierre-Paul: Unsure of future
Updated: December 26, 2014, 5:31 PM ET
By Ohm Youngmisuk | ESPNNewYork.com

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jason Pierre-Paul doesn't know what will happen after Sunday's regular-season finale.

Could it be his last game as a Giant? JPP wants to remain a Giant for life and get paid like an elite pass-rusher. But the defensive end knows anything could happen once he's eligible for free agency this offseason.




Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesJason Pierre-Paul, who turns 26 on New Year's Day, has 10.5 sacks going into Sunday's finale against the Eagles.


One thing Pierre-Paul does seem certain of is his worth on the market.

"I think I am worth a lot of money," Pierre-Paul said when asked what he thinks he's worth. "What do you think?"

The Giants and their 2010 first-round pick will find out in time. Pierre-Paul, who turns 26 on New Year's Day, has 10.5 sacks going into Sunday's finale against the Eagles. That's his most since his breakout season in 2011, when he collected 16.5 sacks.

"I don't know what my future holds," Pierre-Paul said. "Who knows if I am going to be in a Giant uniform, who knows where I am going to be in the offseason. Like I said, now, the numbers are there, I had a great season, and everybody sees it. There really is nothing else to say, just negotiations and it is coming."

Pierre-Paul would like to remain a Giant but he also has seen several good friends and teammates who said the same thing end up elsewhere.

"I'd love to be a Giant for the rest of my career," Pierre-Paul said. "But at the end of the day, it doesn't always fold like that. Look at [Justin] Tuck, look at Osi [Umenyiora], look at Brandon Jacobs. It doesn't matter."

Pierre-Paul says he will make the best business decision possible.

"It's business," he said. "Everyone knows that, even the fans know that, my family members know it, and I am going to make the best decision to better me and my family.

"I'm hitting 26 at the beginning of the year," he added. "I am entering my prime, there is much more football to be played, and at a very high intensity for me."

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Since so many here have discussed JPP to fill a need at DE I'm putting this in the Fan Zone instead of the NFL Zone. Discuss if you like.
 

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I don't think he's going to get what he's expecting in free agency. Sounds like expects someone to break the bank. He's a good defensive end, but was a bubble pro bowler -- hardly the "great season" as he describes it.
 

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Avril got 28.5 mil for 4 yrs. Curious to see the market for JPP. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets more than Hardy due to his legal issues.
 

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I'd love to get him but not if he and agent are pushing for Mario Williams or a younger DWare type money.
 

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I'd be okay with a Connor Barwin type deal for him but I wouldn't give him Mario Williams. Maybe 4 years and $40M.

My biggest hesitation with him isn't his level of play but the back problems and coming off 2 straight sub-par seasons before returning to double-digit sacks again. The elite guys put up close to 10 every year and I just don't think he has that in him after that back injury.
 

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No way, he is always dinged up and seems to not give it his all on the field. He will get too much money for his output. Use that money and put it towards Suh!
 

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I don't think he's going to get what he's expecting in free agency. Sounds like expects someone to break the bank. He's a good defensive end, but was a bubble pro bowler -- hardly the "great season" as he describes it.

He hasn't shown what most thought he was. Not sure about injuries. He flashes when I've seen him but I have looked at him closely.

What's the problem?
 

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His agenda and motivations are clear. He's motivated to get paid. In New York or anywhere else. And once he gets that money, I expect more disappearing acts that he's had far too often.

No to big money players with questionable motors and motives.
 
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