Mathias Kiwanuka Back To Defensive End, Replacing Osi Umenyiora

Mike · 08-25-2008, 03:24 PM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants moved Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end to replace the injured Osi Umenyiora on Monday, a decision that decreases the already slim chances of the Super Bowl champions needing to make a push to get seven-time Pro Bowler Michael Strahan out of retirement.

"Obviously this is not the way you want it to happen but it's an opportunity for a lot of guys, and I am one of the guys who has to step up and take advantage of it," said Kiwanuka, who walked off the field with defensive line coach Mike Waufle well after teammates left the field following a short morning walk through.

The Giants' first-round draft pick in 2006, Kiwanuka was moved from defensive end to strongside linebacker last season so the team could get its best 11 defenders on the field.

Source: Fox Sports

gmrcharity · 08-25-2008, 03:31 PM

Strahan says he will come back for 8 million

Mike · 08-25-2008, 03:36 PM

If Strahan was simply seeing his former team in trouble and wanting to go back for the sake of helping the team, I could see it being a successful move.

Everything I am hearing points to the guy simply posturing for a big payday. I would be very concerned about whether his head was in the right place at this point. Being out of football for a while is one thing, but being out with no intention of playing until a day ago, missing the entire offseason and preseason (and not working out to keep himself in football shape), and having to come back without Osi on the opposite side, I don't see this as a good move.

deuce4321 · 08-25-2008, 04:41 PM

Tuck is a legit end and could have been superbowl MVP last season. Kiwanuka is returning to his natural position so they should be alright w/o stray.

Runnik's Hambones · 08-25-2008, 06:13 PM

just read the $8 million article. I think Strahan will do it.

var8rfan · 08-26-2008, 07:37 PM

It's official, Strahan says he will stay retired.

FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Strahan turns down Giants, will stay retired


08-25-2008, 03:24 PM	#1
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 30,006 vCash: 14556924 Donate Blog Entries: 18	Mathias Kiwanuka Back To Defensive End, Replacing Osi Umenyiora EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants moved Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end to replace the injured Osi Umenyiora on Monday, a decision that decreases the already slim chances of the Super Bowl champions needing to make a push to get seven-time Pro Bowler Michael Strahan out of retirement. "Obviously this is not the way you want it to happen but it's an opportunity for a lot of guys, and I am one of the guys who has to step up and take advantage of it," said Kiwanuka, who walked off the field with defensive line coach Mike Waufle well after teammates left the field following a short morning walk through. The Giants' first-round draft pick in 2006, Kiwanuka was moved from defensive end to strongside linebacker last season so the team could get its best 11 defenders on the field. Source: Fox Sports

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gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Africa Posts: 1,956 vCash: 2202548 Donate	Strahan says he will come back for 8 million


08-25-2008, 03:36 PM	#3
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 30,006 vCash: 14556924 Donate Blog Entries: 18	If Strahan was simply seeing his former team in trouble and wanting to go back for the sake of helping the team, I could see it being a successful move. Everything I am hearing points to the guy simply posturing for a big payday. I would be very concerned about whether his head was in the right place at this point. Being out of football for a while is one thing, but being out with no intention of playing until a day ago, missing the entire offseason and preseason (and not working out to keep himself in football shape), and having to come back without Osi on the opposite side, I don't see this as a good move.


08-25-2008, 04:41 PM	#4
deuce4321 Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,114 vCash: 1023058 Donate Blog Entries: 8	Tuck is a legit end and could have been superbowl MVP last season. Kiwanuka is returning to his natural position so they should be alright w/o stray.


08-25-2008, 06:13 PM	#5
Runnik's Hambones Outlaw Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,040 vCash: 1527054 Donate	just read the $8 million article. I think Strahan will do it.


08-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#6
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 3,351 vCash: 1700023 Donate Blog Entries: 4	It's official, Strahan says he will stay retired. FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Strahan turns down Giants, will stay retired