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Osi Umenyiora baffled by slow start

Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora looks on during

Photo credit: Star Ledger/Noah K. Murray

Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora returned from a season-ending knee injury in 2008, but has gotten off to an admittedly slow start. Through six games, he has just three sacks, and has been shut out in four games, including last week's loss to the Saints.

What gives? 

"When I watch myself [on film], I'm trying to do more, trying to use my speed more," he said. "But...

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