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Umenyiora says Giants made good move in drafting DE Jason Pierre-Paul

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowler Osi Umenyiora says the New York Giants made a good move by taking fellow defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul in the NFL draft.Umenyiora said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Friday evening that Pierre-Paul's selection won't affect him because the best players will play, and he intends to be one of the NFL's top ends next season."I'm not unhappy at all," Umenyiora wrote. "The team has come out and said I won't be traded so now it's time to just go out and play. I truly believe I'm among the best ends in the league and now its time to stop talking and go out and prove it. That goes for everyone also."Umenyiora said the Giants followed their usual draft strategy of taking the best player available."I thought it was a good move for them to draft an end actually," Umenyiora wrote. "The lb (linebacker) wasn't available, and the Giants have always drafted the best player available and he obviously was it."Umenyiora, who was unhappy with his ...

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