After the season, the Giants opted not to exercise his option for 2012.

After the 2005 season, the Giants opted to sign free agent Sam Madison rather than re-sign Allen to a new contract.

Following the season, the Giants opted to release Walker and expected to be unable to resign Hampton.

The Giants opted not to sign a punter because it would have required them to cut someone.

The suspension expired after the NLDS, but the Giants opted not to add him to the team's NLCS or World Series rosters.

To adjust to the conditions, the Giants opted to wear sneakers instead of traditional football cleats.

But in explaining their decision to sign him, the Giants opted to sound moral rather than pragmatic yesterday.

In Fassel, the Giants opted for a smart assistant eager to prove himself and content to stay in his place.

I don't know why the Giants opted for a Hail Mary before the half, instead of just moving the ball into field goal position, but Nicks made the call look pretty smart.

The Giants have opted for a measured approached, believing the price of free agents has been inflated by the eagerness of some teams.