DE 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, reports the New York Daily News. 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. That would be double the $4 million salary he's due this season in the final year of the seven-year, $46 million deal he signed in 2002. It's not clear whether Strahan is willing to play for less than $8 million, nor is it clear whether he'd be willing to come to training camp as a condition for getting that much. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Strahan took the offseason off last year but returned to the Giants in great shape, amassing 57 total tackles (45 solo) with nine sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a Super Bowl ring. If he sticks around, he'll be a good No. 2 Fantasy DL as he'll be expected to post moderate statistics across the board. (Updated 05/16/2008).
DE Michael Strahan surprised Tom Coughlin by visiting the coach one morning last week. Strahan is still deciding whether to play a 16th season and said he'll be deliberate because his decision will be final. 05/15/2008
No information available at this time.
DE 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, reports the New York Daily News. 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. That would be double the $4 million salary he's due this season in the final year of the seven-year, $46 million deal he signed in 2002. It's not clear whether Strahan is willing to play for less than $8 million, nor is it clear whether he'd be willing to come to training camp as a condition for getting that much. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Strahan took the offseason off last year but returned to the Giants in great shape, amassing 57 total tackles (45 solo) with nine sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a Super Bowl ring. If he sticks around, he'll be a good No. 2 Fantasy DL as he'll be expected to post moderate statistics across the board. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Awards
Player of the Year: 2001 (AP Defensive)
Pro Bowl: 1998-00, 2002-04
