Tuck latest Giant to respond to McCoy
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Tuck latest Giant to respond to McCoy
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
The LeSean McCoy/Giants back-and-forth is the gift that keeps on giving this offseason.
If you need a quick refresher, a couple weeks ago, McCoy Tweeted that Giants defensive lineman Osi Umenyiora was soft and overrated.
Umenyiora was in no mood to let that jab go, responding by calling McCoy a Chihuahua, a poodle, a little girl, a Twitter gangster (my personal favorite), Lady Gaga and a woman.
Giants wide receiver Steve Smith, who is scheduled to be a free agent, then got into the mix, posting a photo of the Giants' last Super Bowl win and the Eagles' empty trophy case.
And now, Giants defensive lineman Justin Tuck has chimed in.
Joining Mike and Mike in the Morning, Tuck said he and his teammates take issue with McCoy's Tweet.
"Yes, we will take that personally," Tuck said. "He might want to watch some film before he starts talking about a defensive end of Osi's quality. I don't know where he would say something of that nature because obviously I think Osi's stats back up the fact that he's a pretty good NFL football player."
It probably is beside the point, but McCoy in a roundabout way was probably complimenting Tuck when he called Umenyiora the third-best defensive lineman on his own team. In other words, he was saying Tuck is better.
Tuck also had a problem with McCoy using Twitter to relay his message, rather than addressing Umenyiora face to face.
"I honestly think social media has made people cowards," Tuck said. "Where I'm from, if you had a problem with somebody, you said it to their face and that was it. I think now people are hiding behind computers and smartphones to get out something they got on their chest...
"I don't know what's gotten into these young guys. It is what is is. I think Osi handled it the right way, and we'll handle it on the football field when we get the opportunity."
That opportunity will come on Sept. 25 in a Week 3 matchup at the Linc (assuming, you know, that there's football), and again on Nov. 20 at the Meadowlands in Week 11.
Earlier Wednesday, I took a look at roster turnover since the Eagles lost to the Patriots in Super Bowl 39.
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"I honestly think social media has made people cowards," Tuck said. "Where I'm from, if you had a problem with somebody, you said it to their face and that was it. I think now people are hiding behind computers and smartphones to get out something they got on their chest..."
Or saying it in interviews from the safety of a radio booth - somebody tell these princesses that "Lady Gaga" rushed for almost 8 yards a carry against them last season.— JLB- A Twitter Gangster...lol— kjuggs77
- JLB, couldnt agree more. I can't wait to play the next year.— flyfightinbullies
- Tuck said. "Where I'm from, if you had a problem with somebody, you said it to their face and that was it."
Or on a sports talk show. Hypocritical much?
— jasvic - jasvic -good one...— M60tanker
- I couldn't care less!...YAAAAAWWWWN....Oh yeah, still no football.— Eaglecheesehead
- Bottom line, Shady should keep his mouth shut. I'm no fan of the Giants but what's the point of Shady saying anything?— DennyP
Comment removed.- The last time I checked, the Eagles have beaten the Giants 7 straight times so McCoy has every right to say what he did. As for Tuck, Osi and Smith, they need to keep there mouth shut and crawl back in the hole that they came out of.— briandawkins20
- What planet is that you're from Mr. Tuck? You aren't from here or you'd know "young rhymes with dumb" as Coach Ryan used to say. Boys will be boys.— Kolb
- "F" the Giants...... Stop acting like a little Girl!..... If you are scared say you're SCARED! Stop Bchin!— Dexter
- As a relatively unknown player with talent, this was probably the best thing McCoy could have done. He's gotten more attention from the national media for this than anything he's ever done on the field. The life of an NFL running back is short and there's no such thing as bad publicity. McCoy is doing what he needs to do this offseason to make his name known.— bc3030
- Now Shady just has to go out and average 8 ypc against them again and case is closed.— VegasEagleFan
- Its so funny how a Loser like McCoy talks and opens his mouth about the Giants when the Giants have 3 Championship trophies and his loser team has ZERO. he should think before he talks to a NY Team that has more class than a bunch of losers like the Eagles.— MRD
- I hope my comment doesn't appear 3 times cause that's how many I've posted so far but don't know why they haven't appeared. I don't think Shady gives a damn about the Giants 3 championships. All he knows is that since he's been in the league we've beaten you 4 straight times and 6 overall AND he's played well in doing so. Class and Giants in the same sentence? Give me a break dude. — beerflow
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