Reese still awaiting Strahan's retirement decision

If you’re holding your breath, waiting for Michael Strahan to make his long-awaited decision about retirement before next weekend’s draft … well, don’t. Giants GM Jerry Reese said today that it appears Strahan’s decision won’t be coming anytime soon. And he should know, since he met with him about the topic early last week. “We’d like Michael to make a decision before (the draft), but I don’t think that’s going to happen,” he said. “He deserves to take the time he needs, but sooner is better for us.” How soon will they know? That’s unclear. “We’d sure like to know before training camp,” Reese said. However, there’s no guarantee Strahan will make up his mind by then. So, how much is the uncertainty surrounding the 36-year-old defensive end affecting the Giants’ draft plans? Not much, according to Reese. After all, he said, “If Michael decides to play, how long is he going to play? One year? Two years?” In other words, even if Strahan plays next ... [link]