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“Come Back Here With These Bums”: Michael Strahan Reveals Doubts Over Giants Return Before Super Bowl Triumph

Michael Strahan had almost hung up his cleats before the start of the 2007 season. The veteran defensive end entered the 2007 offseason after a disappointing year, in which he recorded the lowest sack total (3) of his career since…

By Keshav Pareek · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Michael Strahan revealed he doubted returning to the New York Giants after starting the 2007 season 0-2.
The Giants surrendered 80 points combined across their first two games against Dallas and Green Bay.
Strahan skipped 2007 training camp while contemplating retirement before deciding to play his 15th NFL season.

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Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan reflected on his doubts about returning for the 2007 season during an appearance on the Roommates Show. After contemplating retirement and skipping training camp, Strahan rejoined the team shortly before Week 1. Following consecutive losses to the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, where the Giants allowed 80 points, Strahan questioned his decision to return from the offseason.

New York rebounded with a Week 3 goal-line stand against Washington, sparking a six-game winning streak. Strahan finished his final NFL season with nine sacks and 57 tackles, concluding his 15-year career by winning his first Super Bowl title under head coach Tom Coughlin.

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