Falcon Fantom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) Would not mind getting Umenyiora.New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora spells out why he has wanted out of New York in a sworn affadavit to be filed in federal court in Minnesota next month as part of the players' antitrust lawsuit against the NFL.Osi Umenyiora Affidavit"In early April 2008, approximately two weeks before the start of the New York Giants offseason conditioning program, I, Osi Umenyiora, had a meeting with the general manager of the New York Giants, Mr. Jerry Reese."After about an hour of discussing my current contract, as well as the contracts of other defensive ends currently playing in the National Football League, Mr. Reese told me that two years from the start of the 2008 league year, if I was currently playing at a high level, we'd either renegotiate my current contract so that it would be equal to that of the top five defensive ends playing or I would be traded to a team that would do that."Before leaving the meeting, I asked Mr. Reese twice if he was absolutely sure that would be the case. He then told me that he was an honest and church-going man and that he would not lie, which I believed to the be the case. Under the penalty of perjury these statements are true and accurate."Umenyiora states Giants general manager Jerry Reese did not follow through on promises to renegotiate his contract, which the Pro Bowl defensive end still has not forgotten and could contribute to his departure before the 2011 season, whenever it begins."In early April 2008, approximately two weeks before the start of the New York Giants offseason conditioning program, I, Osi Umenyiora, had a meeting with the general manager of the New York Giants, Mr. Jerry Reese," Umenyiora testified this past April."After about an hour of discussing my current contract, as well as the contracts of other defensive ends currently playing in the National Football League, Mr. Reese told me that two years from the start of the 2008 league year, if I was currently playing at a high level, we'd either renegotiate my current contract so that it would be equal to that of the top five defensive ends playing or I would be traded to a team that would do that."Before leaving the meeting, I asked Mr. Reese twice if he was absolutely sure that would be the case. He then told me that he was an honest and church-going man and that he would not lie, which I believed to the be the case. Under the penalty of perjury these statements are true and accurate."The NFL Players Association felt Umenyiora has suffered irreparable harm, which is one of the main reasons it sought out Umenyiora as one of the plaintiffs in the Brady vs. NFL antitrust case, which the former union filed shortly after decertifying. The NFLPA plans to file the sworn affidavits of select plaintiffs in the lawsuit.The Giants declined comment due to the ongoing litigation.Whenever the lockout is lifted, the Giants will face a critical decision on Umenyiora, who has two years left on a contract that is scheduled to pay him about $3.5 million this season.For now, it appears as if Umenyiora has made up his mind. The 29-year-old Umenyiora recently moved out of his New Jersey home with plans to take up full-time residence in Atlanta, where he has spent much of his time over the past six years.Giants blogLooking for more information on Big Blue? ESPNNewYork.com has you covered. BlogThis offseason, Umenyiora underwent surgery to have a piece of bone removed from his hip, an injury that bothered him throughout last season, when it felt as if he was being jabbed on each play. Umenyiora is said to feel fully recovered and ready for football.He repeatedly has sought a contract extension or a trade to a team willing to give him one. Umenyiora certainly no longer sounds confident it will come from the Giants, who used their top pick last year on defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.In 2008, Umenyiora suffered a season-ending left knee injury in the preseason. In 2009, Umenyiora started 16 games, registered 11 sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. Last season, Umenyiora started all 16 games and had 11.5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles. Umenyiora's last contract extension came in December 2005, when he signed a six-year, $41 million contract. Edited June 16, 2011 by Falcon Fantom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ICEMAN Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Sorry I posted it to. I didn't see you posted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fantom Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Sorry I posted it to. I didn't see you posted itYou posted 2 minutes before me, my bad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 He would look real purty in red and black ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ICEMAN Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 You posted at Posted Today, 09:42 AMlook at the top of your post. I posted at 9:44 AM. Its my Bad. But hey either way he lives here in ATL and would be a great fit here with the Falcons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fantom Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 He would look real purty in red and black .........Yes he would sir!!!You posted at Posted Today, 09:42 AMlook at the top of your post. I posted at 9:44 AM. Its my Bad. But hey either way he lives here in ATL and would be a great fit here with the FalconsI think he would look great with the falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconmaniac Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 That would be GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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