Wednesday whys: Was Osi’s snit about money?
Why was Osi Umenyiora’s one-day absence from the Giants perhaps about more than a flare-up with a coach? Sorry for being jaded, but after being in the business of pro football for so long, I have to believe that Umenyiora’s one-day snit was related to his contract, one that he perceives has been outdated for some time. The greatest myth of all quotes is, “It’s not about the money,” which translates to, “It’s all about the money.” It usually is, especially when the player says it’s not. Umenyiora signed an extension with the Giants for $41 million over six years in 2005, a high-end deal at the time. Not long after the ink was dry on that contract, the marketplace changed for quality defensive linemen. Osi took notice and, although he has not resorted to any dramatic stances, has expressed a low rumble of discontent since. APWas Osi Umenyiora’s one-day hiatus more about money than a disagreement with a coach? For players who signed long extensions in 2004 and 2005, there tend to be issue
