What is Jerry Reese thinking about Michael Strahan
Well, like any good poker player, he isn't saying. The only thing he acknowledges is that he will consider all options as the Giants move forward without Osi Umenyiora.
But one thing keeps coming back to me that tells me the Strahan deal WILL NOT get done.
If it's true that Strahan would need a pile of money - again, we're talking $10-12 million - then why would anyone think Reese is ready to make that kind of investment and swallow up just about all the team's remaining salary cap space?
And I ask that while thinking back to last year, when Reese was a rookie GM and he stared down Strahan during his absence from training camp. With reports swirling that Strahan would only return to the Giants if they upped their offer from the $4 million on his contract, Reese did not blink. He didn't offer a penny more.
Strahan was the one who ultimately decided to keep playing, and he did so at his designated salary.
So, I ask: Why would Reese suddenly more than double the $4 million on the final year of Strahan's contract, especially after moving Kiwanuka back to right end in Umenyiora's absence? For a 36-year-old defensive end who announced his retirement 77 days ago?
Just askin'.
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Comments (2)
And not to mention the contract negotiations with current players: Plax and Pierce. And eventually Jacobs after this season.
Cant really use up all the cap space on one player.
How would it look if Strahan comes back being paid top dollar and not in football shape and not on the same page as everyone else, while you have a couple of veterans trying to get a deal done.
BG-
Right about Reese in this posting and last, but also consider his hand in choosing players prior to that period to bolster your case for trusting him.
And forget about paying Strahan 10-12 mil for the year, but how about 5-6 for a half year and the playoffs?