With the new rookie salary cap. There is no way I would trade a 1st rounder for him. I was thinking 3rd with possible 3rd or 4th following year based on how well he did. But screw that.
In all honesty, for a team on the cusp of a championship (and in need of a pass rush), Osi is worth a 1st rounder. That being said..we might just be one of those teams with the wrong system for him.
People who say that a deal like this couldn't happen because the Giants would never trade with us, I don't think that's true. BTW, no one is giving up a 1st for Osi Umenyiora. Wait for the price to come down and see if they'll take a conditional 3rd (like Cromartie last year).
Sign me up for osi.... young pass rushers dont grow on trees, and we are in desperate need for one. he can certainly play a suggs type role on this team. and if all it costs is a draft pick or two, i think we need to do it.
I think from the standpoint that he'll produce much faster then anybody we'd be getting in that 25-32 slot it's almost worth it in my mind. He's a good player when motivated and I think he'll want to prove something especially playing in New York still. Talk about the ultimate chip on your shoulder.
I agree.... the guy is still just 29 years old and has 32 sacks the past 3 seasons. he is very athletic and would give us a legit pass rusher. certainly a better pass rusher then we'd get in the 25+ range in the draft, and it would likely take that rookie a while ot make an impact. Osi, would stay in the area, and likely be very motivated and love playing for rex. id do a first for him in a second.
He's too much of a risk to trade a 1st for. Especially since he's never played in this system. Most Giants fans thought he was done before this season.
he has been a 4-3 end forever in are system i assume you would have to OLB it could work out but converting 4-3 guys to 3-4 rarely works
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You'd easily give up a 2nd? A little more negotiations, and you could be talked in to giving up a 1st and a 3rd. Glad you're not our GM.
for a conditional 7th round pick that turns into the giants surrendering a second as well if osi farts in the locker room
Thank you! Why is it then every time a decent 4-3 DE becomes even remotely available we have to start going on about bringing him the Jets. WE DON'T RUN A 4-3!!! This is no small difference. It's like Israelis and Palestinians. Democrats and Republicans. They are completely different systems requiring personnel with different skills. Osi is 4-3 DE. Not a 3-4 DE or OLB. He's never done it and isn't suited to it. I mean, at least Jason Taylor had some experience playing OLB. Osi has none. He's a talented player, but doesn't fit our system. He would just be a waste of money.
