New York Giants: Top 10 Defensive Linemen Of All Time
By Eric Mollo
July 30, 2012; Albany, NY, USA; New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, Justin Tuck (91) and Osi Umenyiora (72) during New York Giants training camp. Mandatory Credit: Tim Farrell/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports
- Osi Umenyiora
You could make the argument Osi should be lower on this list, but I am keeping him at seven because he never really was a great run-defender, and became one of those pass-rushing specialists in the twilight of his career.
That’s no knock on Osi’s contributions to the Giants, however. He was an incredibly disruptive force in the backfield and posted double digit sacks three seasons of his career. And for other six years he wore a Giants uniform he was consistently one of their top, if not their top, pass rusher. That’s quite an accomplishment while playing on a team that won two Super Bowls.
Between his consistency and knack for big plays, Osi wasn’t just one of the great defensive linemen. He was a true Giant—one fans will remember.
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