Strahan On the Fence

The Giants finally heard from AWOL DE Michael Strahan, who talked to GM Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin on Monday. So at least we know Strahan has made contact with the team, even if it was only to say he hasn't made up his mind about retirement.

Coughlin said Strahan apologized for the timing of the holdout, which has led to rampant speculation that his absence was money-related. Coughlin wouldn't comment on Strahan's reasons for thinking about retirement and said their is no timetable for a decision. However, he did stress that Osi Umenyiora will not be moved to Strahan's left end position. That would appear to make it less likely the team would sign free agent Simeon Rice, a pass-rushing specialist who plays the right side. However, Rice is visiting with the team today -- his first visit since being released by Tampa Bay last week.