Nevertheless, Umenyiora put on a stunning performance, playing right end in the regular 4 - 3,
middle linebacker in some dime situations (opening a spot for another Giants rush end on the rise,
rookie Justin Tuck) and even alongside Strahan on a couple of downs.
It figured to be a heavy running day, because Dallas's first two
middle linebackers (Eugene Lockhart and Steve DeOssie) were out and the job was in the hands of Ron Burton, a free - agent
rookie.