According to head coach Tom Coughlin, the New York Giants are not planning to ensure two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora a starting job even though Umenyiora threatens to take off Giants jersey once and for all.
Speaking at the NFL combine on Friday, Coughlin said he has talked with Umenyiora since the season ended, but he was also a little disappointed the disgruntled veteran said he wanted to either be traded or retire if he does not start next season.
“He’s going to come in and work hard to establish that position,” Coughlin said “He’s a big part of our team, he certainly is a gifted, gifted football player.” But an ensured starting job? “I don’t know how you do that,” Coughlin said. “Our field is a field and competition is good; just like we tell to everybody, ‘Go earn it.”’
The six-year veteran has spent all of his first six seasons with the Giants but missed the entire 2008 season after a major knee injury in the preseason. Returning for the 2009 season, he lost the starting job to Mathias Kiwanuka in the middle of regular season and had little playing time in the final weeks.
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