Interesting question now that Umenyiora is done for the year with knee ligament damage.
I just texted with Strahan a few minutes ago, and he's obvoiusly aware of the situation.
Strahan is usually coy about these things, so I asked that he not respond with one of his "hahahahahaha" comments.
So he said:
"Instead of hahahahahaha, I will respond with a LOL!!!!"
More:
"I already heard the news and I've been asked the question, but no comment is my answer."
Figured he wouldn't completely close the door, but personally, I'd be shocked if he returned.
I just saw Strahan last Monday at Giants Stadium, where he showed up for the Giants-Browns preseason game. We talked afterward, and I asked if he missed the game. He did he did occasionally, but was comfortable with his decision to retire.
"L.T. used to say, 'Once you don't want to hit people, you're done,'" Strahan said. "I don't want to hit anyone."
Strahan said he was extremely busy with his new gig at FOX. He spends most of his time in California. He didn't say whether he was there when we texted, although when I asked if he was at Giants Stadium, he said: "Not at Giants Stadium. Long way from it .... ahahahahahahahah!!"
Strahan buddy Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado says Strahan is vacationing in Europe.
Strahan still works out, although he didn't look as svelte has he had during the latter portion of his career. Even if he did come back, it wouldn't directly resolve the Osi situation, since he and Osi were on different sides. The more likely scenario is to have Dave Tollefson start at right end, keep Justin Tuck at left end, and consider moving converted linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka back to end.
The Giants have decent numbers at the linebacker position, so the switch seems like a natural for Kiwi.
Then again, this wouldn't be the first time a future Hall of Fame player would change his mind about retirement ... would it, Brett Favre?