Osi Umenyiora Rumors & News

For the longest time, a large portion of the fanbase has held on to the idea that John Abraham would return to the Falcons. That sentiment is understandable, but the writing is on the wall. When the Falcons signed Osi Umenyiora, everyone either exalted or despaired for a few short minutes. Then many of you turned your attention back to John Abraham. When the Falcons drafted two pass rushers, there was more of that despair, followed by a bit of hope that Abe would be back. It's time, at last, to let go of that desire. Y yall keep tweeting me like I did it I got cut stop asking to come ...

If you ask Jonathan Babineaux how the Falcons should approach the draft, he might ninja kick you in the face. But then he will tell defense should be the priority. Defensive end Osi Umenyiora signed a two-year deal with Atlanta, but still Babineaux sees holes to fill as players returned to the training facility. The Falcons have the 30th pick in the first round Thursday night. The team could look for help at cornerback or another pass-rusher. "I'm hoping we're maybe leaning that way," Babineaux said. "We're kind of short on the defensive side right now." To be frank, this means so...

Tuck also calls losing Osi Umenyiora "a huge burden"

Look, you and I both know that the first two weeks of April are a dead zone for NFL news. If it wasn't for Brian Banks signing yesterday, you would have gotten a slideshow of my vacation to the Poconos. With that in mind, it's time to unveil those new jersey numbers! Banks, Osi Umenyiora and Steven Jackson all selected new digits yesterday, and damnit, you're gonna find out what they are. Osi Umenyiora is #90Brian Banks is #53Steven Jackson is #39Shann Schillinger gets the short end of the stick and switches to #29 Now you know! Discuss these new uniform numbers and your expectations ...

There's actually some news today for the New York Giants after a slow news month (is the draft here yet?), but I'll start with a non-Giants related item. Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki has made news again talking about the consensus best quarterback in the class two years after tearing apart Can Newton. He remarked on Geno Smith and Matt Barkley, but the Smith comments are more newsworthy and scandalous. ... operated almost exclusively from the gun. Not a student of the game. Nonchalant field presence — does not command respect from teammates and cannot inspire. Mild practice ...

With the departure of John Abraham and the arrival of Osi Umenyiora, Kroy Biermann's role is a debatable issue once again. There's a decidedly convinced contingent that believes he can't start opposite Osi. I'm not going to say I disagree with those folks, but I'll say this: even if we don't bring back Abe, the sky won't fall. Biermann is an important figure in the Mike Nolan defense. We all know the Falcons favor zone coverage, which necessitates a spy, especially against the option. Biermann has filled that role admirably, while providing capable and consistent run defense. Heck, he ...

It's Easter Sunday and there's no news (yet, at least), so we're keeping it light. With Osi Umenyiora in the fold, John Abraham's rumored but maybe not likely return and the possibility of the Falcons using a draft pick on a defensive end this April, it's fair to wonder who will be starting outside. Osi and Kroy Biermann would seem to be the obvious choices, but if the Falcons invest a first round pick in the position a little less than a month from now, that changes things. I turn it over to you guys. Who do you think will be starting at defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons this seas...

When former Giants DE Osi Umenyiora signed a two-year, $8.5M contract with Atlanta on Wednesday, the Falcons filled the hole left by John Abraham with a player of similar talent. The team got its pass-rusher, younger than Abraham and less expensive, too. The general feeling now, after both his addition and the arrival of Steven Jackson, is that the Falcons are more or less done in free agency. At the very least, no more major moves are expected (sorry, Darrelle Revis fans). But the Falcons also have a much tighter cap number now. Before Umenyiora's contract, Atlanta's cap number for t...