Avery
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... and get a 2nd round pick for him? I'm in.
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Burress shoots himself in the leg (1 Viewer)
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ScottyFargo
Footballguy
Yeah you can't hate on a guy who burned the Pack last year in the NFC championship game to help 'em get into the superbowl. If he wants to waste his career after that it's his call, but atleast he shot himself after he helped the Giants get a ring.
T Bell
Footballguy
I'm not a Giant fan, but I've got to disagree with this sentiment to a degree. I'll use an example from my own team, the Redskins. John Riggins was as responsible as any single player for the team winning the Super Bowl against the Dolphins after the 1982 season. He even did it in typically grand fashion with that iconic 40-yard touchdown run on 4th-and-1 in the 4th quarter to put the 'Skins up for good in that game, and he'd been a horse all season. The following year, though, the night before the Super Bowl against the Raiders, Riggins and some of the linemen decided that that was a good time to go out and get absolutely gassed. They came out sucking wind and the Raiders absolutely destroyed them. That 1983 team was the best Redskins team ever, and it's not even really all that close. I'll never forgive Riggins for that even though I loved him as a player and he'll always be a Redskins hero. To me it's possible to respect Burress for his courageous play last year, and to also criticize him for handling that success so badly, especially when surrounded by a team that has been so single-minded in trying to repeat. He's pretty much who we thought he was, which was a guy with million dollar talent and a ten cent head.
shoot self in leg>shoot self in foot?
LionsFan78
Footballguy
neither
SpecOpLoad
Footballguy
And he's STILL on the YAHOO can't drop list!
Koya
Footballguy
This one isn't.First, as TERRIBLE a year as Plax has had, it has not yet hurt them on the field in any considerable way, shocking as that is (gb Hixon). But you would be foolish to think that his talent isnt going to be missed at some point here.Second, the Giants had to sign him - had they not, it likely would have caused far more disruption than he has this year being signed and underpeforming.Third, while the guy is a flat out idiot, he has never to me seemed a "bad guy" - yeah, has had issues, lateness, all that, but doenst look to take down his teamates in any way.Fourth, its a long contract - cut our losses? Are you kidding? Ok, it's a lost year - but in a lost year the Giants are managing to do damn well. Just continue to work with him on his issues, understand he is not the brightest bulb but seems to be an ok teamate and look forward to a bounce back year next year.And about those memories - without him, we wouldne be SB Champs.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
You're reading too little into what he said, likely because you're a huge gun-owner's rights fan and you're paranoid about the slightest hint of anyone saying or implying anything negative about guns. Take your pill and count to 20.That wasn't what he said. He said carrying gun = POS. Domestic incidents and other stuff might make him a POS. Not knowing how to properly handle a gun just makes him an idiot.A meathead with a history of domestic incidents carrying a gun that he can't even safely prevent from shooting himself is the very definition of a POS.Why does merely carrying a gun make him a piece of ####?why is he carrying a gunpiece of ####
First, he never said "carrying a gun = POS" He said, "Why is he carrying a gun", which he followed with a confused face as if to say that he doesn't understand it. Then he went on to make ANOTHER statement about him saying he was a POS. He did not say carrying a gun = POS. He gave 2 separate statements. 1- why was he carrying a gun. and 2- this guy is a POSSecond, you need to relax. Even if you are a huge gun rights advocate, you do realize that what Burress did was illegal? Carrying a concealed weapon without a license? Personally I think we need to get rid of handguns, but regardless of my personal opinion you can't be offended by someone calling a person who brings handguns to the club late on a Friday night a POS.... unless you frequent that habit yourself, for which yes, you are POS then.
Third, I do think carrying a loaded handgun out with you on a late Friday night/early Saturday morning (implying that he was out at the club or something) doesn't make you a POS. It's just one of the many characteristics a POS possesses.
Let me summarize...
Carrying a loaded handgun does not equal POS
Being a POS, or a sh it stain on society's underpants = possibly carrying a loaded handgun out with you to the club
Thugs with money. I am not surprised one bit.
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[scooter]
Footballguy
Steve Smith leads the team in receptions (and is 2nd in yards), but only has 1 TD.Toomer is 2nd in targets and has almost as many yards as Smith, plus 3 TDs.Hixon got 8 targets last week (first time he had more than 4). Hixon had his best game in Week 5 when Burress was out.None of those guys did anything in Week 1 vs. Washington.Washington's defense only gives up 192 receiving yards per game (2nd in league). They're #9 in TDs allowed. They're the #3 overall fantasy defense against the pass.I think Kevin Boss is the best pickup this week. After that I'm leaning towards Smith if he's named the starter.
Koya
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If he is actually available, its Hixon. Most upside and thats what you need this time of year, in most cases.Steve Smith leads the team in receptions (and is 2nd in yards), but only has 1 TD.Toomer is 2nd in targets and has almost as many yards as Smith, plus 3 TDs.Hixon got 8 targets last week (first time he had more than 4). Hixon had his best game in Week 5 when Burress was out.None of those guys did anything in Week 1 vs. Washington.Washington's defense only gives up 192 receiving yards per game (2nd in league). They're #9 in TDs allowed. They're the #3 overall fantasy defense against the pass.I think Kevin Boss is the best pickup this week. After that I'm leaning towards Smith if he's named the starter.
buddyboy
Footballguy
I would only admit that if the Jackson kicker had chppped himself with an ax at a night club...now that would be even dumber than Burress taking a gun to a club.You've got to admit...it's not as bad as the Jacksonville punter hitting himself in the leg with an ax.
Avery
Footballguy
There's a lot of space between "hate this guy with a passion" and "criticize him for handling that success so badly" in the love/hate continuum.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
Hixon is starting this week per Yahoo SportsIf he is actually available, its Hixon. Most upside and thats what you need this time of year, in most cases.
the elderly vandal
Footballguy
He's doing it wrong. 
I assume this club serves alcohol. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it a felony in all 50 states to have a firearm in an establishment that serves alcohol? By shooting himself he obviously can't deny he had a weapon. Tank Johnson was ridiculed for just owning weapons much less shooting them in a place of business. I'm curious to see how or if Goodell handles this.
Avery
Footballguy
He's not a Patriot, so I'd say yes.
PatrickT
Footballguy
Fair enough, perhaps I over-reacted to his statement. Here's not the place for this discussion anyway.Carry on.You're reading too little into what he said, likely because you're a huge gun-owner's rights fan and you're paranoid about the slightest hint of anyone saying or implying anything negative about guns. Take your pill and count to 20.That wasn't what he said. He said carrying gun = POS. Domestic incidents and other stuff might make him a POS. Not knowing how to properly handle a gun just makes him an idiot.A meathead with a history of domestic incidents carrying a gun that he can't even safely prevent from shooting himself is the very definition of a POS.Why does merely carrying a gun make him a piece of ####?why is he carrying a gun
bcr8f
Footballguy
Not if it's an accident. Depends on what he was doing I figure.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
Fair enough, perhaps I over-reacted to his statement. Here's not the place for this discussion anyway.Carry on.You're reading too little into what he said, likely because you're a huge gun-owner's rights fan and you're paranoid about the slightest hint of anyone saying or implying anything negative about guns. Take your pill and count to 20.That wasn't what he said. He said carrying gun = POS. Domestic incidents and other stuff might make him a POS. Not knowing how to properly handle a gun just makes him an idiot.A meathead with a history of domestic incidents carrying a gun that he can't even safely prevent from shooting himself is the very definition of a POS.Why does merely carrying a gun make him a piece of ####?why is he carrying a gun
Traders2001
Footballguy
So Funny .........................................
He is so stupid its amazing...... The guy is one of the most gifted WR to come out of college ( Unfortunately only gifted phisically not mentally )..
He is so stupid its amazing...... The guy is one of the most gifted WR to come out of college ( Unfortunately only gifted phisically not mentally )..
Moe Green
Footballguy
:golfclap:
treat88
Footballguy
He's not a Patriot, so I'd say yes.
Ain't that the truth.Although we know in advance this thread is now about to be hijacked by the hypersensitive Pats homers.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
If the Giants rest their players the last week of the season and he is out 3 weeks (speculation), he really is going to be out of touch with this team come playoff time.
Plaxico expected out two weeks
Plaxico expected out two weeks
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pinda
Footballguy
once all you women are done checking each other's panties and arguing over who called who what names, could you remember this is a football information forum and bring some relevance to the thread.....pathetic what people will do to become keyboard warriors.
any NY'ers have an update on this guy for this year would be great, or maybe career update.......it's not life threatening but could be career threatening.
any NY'ers have an update on this guy for this year would be great, or maybe career update.......it's not life threatening but could be career threatening.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
1st thing I thought of.
pinda
Footballguy
Thank you Jim K, this is what this thread should be about.
Avery
Footballguy
Settle down, Francis.
Koya
Footballguy
Just saw on TV (CBS) that Burress stayed in the hospital overnight, but that the injury was "not serious" Thats all I got.
pinda
Footballguy
yeah that article below says grazed his leg, so should be ok....hopefully this is a wake up call for this guy, his talent is ridiculous, but somehow I doubt this wakes him up.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
Ok can we please keep this thread on injury updates only. None of this garble about how talented he is, or what your opinion on how this will affect his motivation...
SeniorVBDStudent
Footballguy
Nice attempt at deflection.Hi, my name is Plaxico. I am not a role model.[/CharlesBarkley]I wouldn't be worried if I were a Giants fan; wide receivers are replaceable widgets.He's not a Patriot, so I'd say yes.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
any chance Coughlin is fed up with Burress and suspends him for this? They didn't miss a beat without him.
bcr8f
Footballguy
I doubt it knowing this place. There is a separate injury thread though.Ok can we please keep this thread on injury updates only. None of this garble about how talented he is, or what your opinion on how this will affect his motivation...
Doctor Detroit
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