First off, Giants Gab is circulating talk of an Osi Umenyiora-for-Kerry Rhodes trade with the Jets.  Is it a real possibility?  No, probably just someone thinking out loud.

But it is an interesting idea.  Osi and the Giants are no longer happy together and a trade is the only way to settle the situation.  Rhodes has spent time in Rex Ryan’s doghouse this year and its reported he may welcome a trade as well.

The Giants need a safety and the Jets a pass rusher, but this trade would be a tough one to make.  Is Rhodes the answer at safety?  He’s talented enough, that’s for sure.  The Giants would have to curtail his media appearances, though.  He’s a bit too accessible for my liking.

The other question – is Osi still the answer at DE for the Giants?  He wasn’t last year.  He was blocked consistently by opponents with little effort.

Joey Porter, 32, wants the Dolphins to release him.  Fat chance that will happen even though he was benched on passing downs last season.  The Giants could take a look at Porter if he becomes available.  He’s a fiery guy who still has some game left in him.  For the short term, he wouldn’t hurt….

The Giants are still looking to fill the opening at quarterbacks coach (I know, demote Kevin Gilbride to that spot and bring in a new OC).  The team may look at Ron Turner, who was fired as OC in Chicago, or Jim Zorn, who was fired as head coach in Washington.  My advice: keep looking.  How ’bout letting Eli pick his own guy….?