Friday, May 16, 2008

Strahan Update


Michael Strahan doesn't appear to be close to announcing his future plans, but there is something the Giants could do to push things along. They could give him $8 million.That's the amount Strahan hopes to get from the Giants for what would likely be his final season with the team - and possibly in the NFL - if he decides to return to play in 2008, according to two sources familiar with his situation.


...The Giant's front office said that they would take care of Strahan financially so if money is the only issue with him coming back expect him to.

The amount of money is due to Jason Taylor's contract, but Taylor is younger and more productive than Strahan, however, if you have the chance to bring Strahan back you have to do it.

The article also says that the Giants are interviewing defensive end Renaldo Wynn who was drafted by Tom Coughlin back in 1997, which may tell us that they have plans to move on without Strahan and go with Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora full time.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Giants Sign Butler and Strahan Update


Butler, 25, had received the “second-round tender” offer, meaning that any team that wanted to sign him as a free agent would’ve had to give the Giants a second-round pick as compensation. Not surprisingly Butler received no offers on the open market.

Instead, he re-signed with the team that originally signed him as an undrafted free agent back in 2005. He’ll earn a salary of $1.47 million this season. Had the Giants offered him the “low tender” amount, he would’ve only received $927,000. But the risk then would’ve been that the Giants wouldn’t have gotten any compensation if Butler signed someplace else.


Michael Strahan said that he had pretty much made up his mind on whether or not he wants to return next season, but has decided to not make it known because he may still change his mind. On pure speculation it appears that Strahan will retire based on his recent comments. It would suck if he does, but has been a great player and whatever decision he makes will be respected.

The Giants will receive their Super Bowl rings on May 29th. Over 200 rings will be given out.

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