New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is upset with his role on the defense for next year.
The team was disappointed in the two-time Pro Bowler’s performance last year and want to fiddle with his role.
This includes possibly making Umenyiora compete for a starting job, which obviously doesn’t sit well with such an established player.
Umenyiora so far has refused to discuss a lingering hip injury, his role with the defense or possible retirement.
He stressed that he has to answer robotically because talking openly has gotten him into trouble in the past.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:25 am by steve
The New York Giants have signed former Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Jim Sorgi to a contract.
Sorgi is expected to compete with second-year quarterback Rhett Bomar for the backup job.
Ironically, Sorgi could go from being Peyton Manning’s backup to that of his brother, Eli.
The backup has seen very little time on the field during his NFL career because of Manning’s durability.
He said that it was an invaluable experience to learn behind Manning and is looking forward to a similar opportunity with his brother in New York.
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:01 pm by steve
The New York Giants have signed free agent safety Antrel Rolle to a five-year contract worth $37 million, the richest deal ever awarded to a player at his position.
The Giants were determined to make some upgrades in their secondary after an abysmal defensive performance last season, some of which was blamed on the coordinator.
Part of New York’s problem was the loss of safety Kenny Phillips early in the season to a knee injury. He is expected to return for the 2010 season.
Rolle said he was ecstatic over the deal, and rightfully so, and he praised the Giants for being a first-class organization that made it known he was wanted there.
The Arizona Cardinals cut Rolle to avoid paying him a bonus but with the hope of being able to re-sign him at a cheaper price after he was released. That didn’t work out too well for them.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 12:40 am by steve
