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bandito · 08-26-2008, 06:04 PM

It turns out Super Bowl XLII was Michael Strahan's final game after all.

The recently retired perennial Pro Bowler told FOXSports.com exclusively that he has decided to remain retired and has turned down the Giants' offer to lure him back to action.

"This has been one of the toughest nights of my life," Strahan said from Greece. "But after long deliberation and throwing around a million scenarios in my head for the past day, I think it's just best if I stay retired.

"I have gone back and forth on this because as a player you'll always want to play, you'll never lose that urge to be out there. But I could only do this if I could commit 100 percent, physically, mentally, emotionally and I can't do that. I've tried to convince myself and my body to give it one more year, but in the end I just don't think I could turn it on like I need to again."

Strahan and the team held discussions and he says the money was enough to do the deal. But in the end, it became a matter of whether or not he wanted to put his body through the rigors of another NFL season.

"I really love my life now," he said. "It's great having nobody put a finger on me. You really put yourself through an awful lot in this league, more than people realize.

"I've got a great home at FOX now and I think it's where I belong. I wish I could've had different news for Giants fans but I've known for a while I'm done."

Strahan considered coming out of retirement to help the team after fellow Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora sustained a season-ending injury during the Giants' preseason game against the Jets on Saturday night.

Strahan received a call early Monday from Giants GM Jerry Reese at the urging of co-owner Steven Tisch, who has a close relationship with Strahan.

The Giants had been hoping for a repeat of last season, when Strahan missed all of training camp and preseason while deliberating whether to return for a 15th NFL season, then returned to help lead the Giants to their 3rd Super Bowl.

Brett Favre needs to take some lessons from Strahan about staying retired an showing some class.

Brian Damage · 08-26-2008, 06:18 PM

I am really not that shocked about this. I just didn't feel Strahan would come back, I really didn't.

bandito · 08-26-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I am really not that shocked about this. I just didn't feel Strahan would come back, I really didn't.

I kinda thought Strahan might have bit for the $$ He proved to me he has alot of class.

TVFactFan · 08-26-2008, 07:12 PM

I know Giants fan are probably pissed he even made a statement at all if he knew he wasn't coming back

Brian Damage · 08-26-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Solomon

I know Giants fan are probably pissed he even made a statement at all if he knew he wasn't coming back

If you have been following the Giants, especially here in NY, you knew it wasn't going to happen.

Brian Damage · 08-26-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bandito

I kinda thought Strahan might have bit for the $$ He proved to me he has alot of class.

I agree!

TVFactFan · 08-26-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

If you have been following the Giants, especially here in NY, you knew it wasn't going to happen.

Why is that?

Brian Damage · 08-26-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Solomon

Why is that?

Sports casters were talking about how he has a lot of shoulder pain and was really looking forward to doing TV, etc, etc.

TVFactFan · 08-26-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Sports casters were talking about how he has a lot of shoulder pain and was really looking forward to doing TV, etc, etc.

Well that's something you wouldn't know if you lived in philly-lol

08-26-2008, 06:04 PM	#1
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,319	Strahan turns down Giants.... It turns out Super Bowl XLII was Michael Strahan's final game after all. The recently retired perennial Pro Bowler told FOXSports.com exclusively that he has decided to remain retired and has turned down the Giants' offer to lure him back to action. "This has been one of the toughest nights of my life," Strahan said from Greece. "But after long deliberation and throwing around a million scenarios in my head for the past day, I think it's just best if I stay retired. "I have gone back and forth on this because as a player you'll always want to play, you'll never lose that urge to be out there. But I could only do this if I could commit 100 percent, physically, mentally, emotionally and I can't do that. I've tried to convince myself and my body to give it one more year, but in the end I just don't think I could turn it on like I need to again." Strahan and the team held discussions and he says the money was enough to do the deal. But in the end, it became a matter of whether or not he wanted to put his body through the rigors of another NFL season. "I really love my life now," he said. "It's great having nobody put a finger on me. You really put yourself through an awful lot in this league, more than people realize. "I've got a great home at FOX now and I think it's where I belong. I wish I could've had different news for Giants fans but I've known for a while I'm done." Strahan considered coming out of retirement to help the team after fellow Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora sustained a season-ending injury during the Giants' preseason game against the Jets on Saturday night. Strahan received a call early Monday from Giants GM Jerry Reese at the urging of co-owner Steven Tisch, who has a close relationship with Strahan. The Giants had been hoping for a repeat of last season, when Strahan missed all of training camp and preseason while deliberating whether to return for a 15th NFL season, then returned to help lead the Giants to their 3rd Super Bowl. Brett Favre needs to take some lessons from Strahan about staying retired an showing some class.
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08-26-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I am really not that shocked about this. I just didn't feel Strahan would come back, I really didn't.
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08-26-2008, 07:12 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,154	I know Giants fan are probably pissed he even made a statement at all if he knew he wasn't coming back