Jason La Confora says Osi Umenyiora is going to need a lot of luck and medicine to have a successful 2010 in managing his hip injury.
"Umenyiora, who has been dealing with a hip condition since 2006, went for a second opinion earlier this month, during which time a doctor suggested surgery, according to the source.However, that would have required Umenyiora to miss at least half the season — and put his entire 2010 campaign in jeopardy — so he decided to play through the problem after consulting with the Giants — something his agent, Tony Agnone, confirmed to the Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J., earlier this week.Umenyiora will try to manage the situation as he has in the past. However, it could worsen throughout the season and ultimately will come down to “pain management and luck,” according to the source."
[ via NFL]