Strahan's tweet hits sore spot with Tuck
DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball past Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants during the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 25, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Sept. 25, 2011) Credit: Getty Images
PHILADELPHIA -- Justin Tuck was not on the field for some critical plays in the second half Sunday as he had his sore neck tended to on the sideline. At least one Giants great didn't think it was a good enough excuse.
"I luv u @JustinTuckNYG91 but unless u R missing a limb U need 2 B in ths game," former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, now a Fox commentator, tweeted during the game. "Everytime the Eagles R inside Giants 40 u need 2 B out thr."
Tuck, who returned to the game and finished it on the field, appeared to be ruffled by the comments of his mentor.
"I'm definitely going to give him a phone call," Tuck said after the game. "It's easy for a guy like Strahan to forget how tough this game is to play."
Tuck, who missed the opening game with the effects of a stinger suffered in the preseason, said it's the same injury that caused him to miss plays Sunday. He said he does not believe it will cause him to miss upcoming games.
"It's something I can play through and I will play through," he said.
Tuck said he will not have to get an MRI on his neck this week to see what is happening in the affected area. "We know what it is," he said.
Strahan's tweet was similar to the one Maurice Jones-Drew sent questioning the toughness of Jay Cutler in last season's NFC title game. Strahan and Tuck clearly have a much better relationship, though. After the game, Strahan sent another message to Tuck on Twitter. "Rub some dirt on it," he told Tuck. "LOL."
