[vincesanity82]

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that free-agent defensive end Simeon Rice will visit the New York Giants on Monday, and the Tennessee Titans thereafter.

The Giants' flirtation with the former Buccaneer is the latest step in a chess match between the Giants and Michael Strahan. Strahan reportedly is contemplating retirement, although many league observes believe that Strahan is merely holding out without calling it a holdout.

Instead of giving more money to Strahan, the Giants could give his roster spot to Rice, and force Strahan's hand.

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[EmpireWF]

If he's playing games, they have to move on in the mean time.

[Lefty Noob]

Doesn't sound as though Osi Umenyiora's too happy about this.

"We're not talking about Julius Peppers," Umenyiora is quoted as saying in the New York Post. "Simeon Rice is an outstanding pass rusher, but that's what he is... people say he's not the best run player. I guess people gave him that reputation for a reason."

"That's kind of crazy, to ask me to move to left defensive end because Simeon Rice is coming in," he added. "It's ridiculous. He can't play left defensive end; that's where teams run the ball at. If the team asks me 'We need you to move to left defensive end because we need you at that position,' I will, but I'm not going to move to left defensive end because Simeon Rice is coming in."

BIG BLUE BLOWUP | By PAUL SCHWARTZ | New York Giants

[EmpireWF]

Ouch, lol.

Osi needs to calm down and focus on the prize. Keep the talking in-house.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Ouch, lol.

Osi needs to calm down and focus on the prize. Keep the talking in-house.

The Giants seem to have a problem with that, dont they?
They really need to get their act together and start being a team.

[EmpireWF]

Antonio Pierce has said the team has learned their lesson and will not cause trouble with their mouth's in the media.

The mantra in camp this year is something like enough talk, play football.

[EmpireWF]

Word is, Rice will take a physical tomorrow.

Still don't know whether they're serious about offering him a deal or not.

[john255]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that free-agent defensive end Simeon Rice will visit the New York Giants on Monday, and the Tennessee Titans thereafter.


The Giants' flirtation with the former Buccaneer is the latest step in a chess match between the Giants and Michael Strahan. Strahan reportedly is contemplating retirement, although many league observes believe that Strahan is merely holding out without calling it a holdout.


Instead of giving more money to Strahan, the Giants could give his roster spot to Rice, and force Strahan's hand.

ProFootballTalk.com -- The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet

i think that this is a wake up call for the titans to take some action and make something out of the opertunities

[EmpireWF]

Arthur Staple says Rice passed his physical with the Giants. They're interested but they won't go full boar at him until Strahan decides whether he's playing or not.

So it looks like Rice won't be coming to the Giants...unless something happens in the next week or so concerning Strahan.

[Lefty Noob]

I wonder what Rice thinks about being used by the Giants as a bargaining chip in the Strahan holdout? Can't sit too well with him.

[EmpireWF]

I'm sure he's alright with it, he knows just going to meet with the Giants is a stinger at Strahan. The two aren't exactly the best of pals.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by john255

i think that this is a wake up call for the titans to take some action and make something out of the opertunities

I dont follow you here john. Where do you think the titans come into this??

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Bette

I dont follow you here john. Where do you think the titans come into this??

Sorry john, didnt know the Titans were looking at him too.


Did I hear right? Did Nick Harper go to the Titans?