Osi Umenyiora is out for the season with a lateral meniscus tear. This doesn’t sound too good for the Giants who relied on the Michael Strahan/Osi Umenyiora teamwork to build a formidable defense. While it is good to hear that he should recover (the doctors state that it is usually a minimum of four months for a recovery to take place, but it varies based on the individual), I can’t help but think that it bodes pretty well for the other teams (read, Cowboys) to have a fighting chance against them.

The Giants have also had this on their minds, and there has been talk of a possible recall of Michael Strahan out of retirement. He has been very vocal about being content to be an anchor so who knows if the NFL can woo him back. Others have talked about bringing Kiwanuka back from the linebacker position (one he is very good at) to the defensive end position (one he is not as good at). It would be better to keep him in a position he is strong in, and find someone else to fill the defense position. No point in having two holes in the team.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Osi as he goes through his healing period.