http://www.nypost.com/seven/05062008/sports/giants/pierce__strahan_will_retire_109694.htmAntonio PierceAntonio Pierce said he believes Giants teammate Michael StrahanMichael Strahan has played his last snap in the NFL.
"My inside tells me that Strahan played his last game with the New York GiantsNew York Giants as a champion and that's not a bad way to go out," Pierce said when asked on WFAN about Strahan coming back this season.
Strahan contemplated retirement before last season and skipped the Giants' training camp in Albany before deciding to return to the team.
"This year I look at it like the desire players have to be a champion," Pierce said. "The guy is a great player, made tons of money and is now a champion.
"He has been in this league 15 years and his credentials speak for themselves. The only thing he would come back for now is to keep living and to build on top of that.
"Fifteen years in this business is tough and to walk away healthy after last season is all you can ask."
Pierce asserted it would be the ideal time for the 36-year-old defensive end to retire, coming off of last year's amazing Super Bowl run, culminating with a 17-14 win over the 18-0 Patriots.
Asked if there was any chance Strahan would come back, Pierce said, "Money talks. Maybe a $2 million signing bonus or something."
Pierce was talking with Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts in today's broadcast from the Sports Museum of America in lower Manhattan.
Earlier today, Strahan appeared on Fox & Friends, where he said, "Right now I know where I'm leaning but I don't want to say it until I'm sure.
"Once you either say you're going to play or you're not going to play, you can't go back, at least in my opinion. So I want to make sure I'm completely sure."
