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Well, Dang.
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Giants cut Plax Burress (1 Viewer)
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Blue-Kun
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massraider
Footballguy
Outside the Lines going to ahve more on it in a bit. Can't find a link, but they mentioned it twice. Wasn't sure I heard it right the first time.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
I wonder if this means a trade for Braylon or Boldin is now in place and ready to go.
massraider
Footballguy
Giants Release Plaxico Burress
Posted by Mike Florio on April 3, 2009, 3:14 p.m. EDT
Wow.
A crazy offseason has gotten even crazier, with the New York Giants cutting receiver Plaxico Burress.
The team announced the move earlier this afternoon.
The decision comes only two days after a grievance hearing regarding the team’s decision to retain $1 million in signing bonus money that was earned last September and due to be paid in December, after Burress blew a hole through his leg with a loaded gun he was toting in the waistband of his sweatpants.
More to come.
Posted by Mike Florio on April 3, 2009, 3:14 p.m. EDT
Wow.
A crazy offseason has gotten even crazier, with the New York Giants cutting receiver Plaxico Burress.
The team announced the move earlier this afternoon.
The decision comes only two days after a grievance hearing regarding the team’s decision to retain $1 million in signing bonus money that was earned last September and due to be paid in December, after Burress blew a hole through his leg with a loaded gun he was toting in the waistband of his sweatpants.
More to come.
gethugefast1
Footballguy
??? 
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
buh bye
massraider
Footballguy
I am sure people will get excited about picking him up, but between possible jail time and a suspension, I dunno how much he can help anyone this year.
amnesiac
beer is good
and how's the leg doing? has anyone heard anything on that?
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Good riddance? Wow, I thought Giants fans, despite all of Burress' knucklehead behavior, would be a little more appreciative of a guy whom without you wouldn't have won that Super Bowl last year. Guess not.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Ifthe dude's head is on straight this past year, they might have won another SB this year
Adebisi
Footballguy
I certainly wouldn't be. He just doesn't get it done consistently enough to warrant the financial commitment. And you clearly can't rely on him.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
In before the Burress will be signed by Al Davis in Oakland folk.
Burress really messed up an ideal situation he had with Giants.
Burress really messed up an ideal situation he had with Giants.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Agreed, but that still doesn't erase how important he was in the Giants Super Bowl run. No way do they beat the Packers without him (him taking Al Harris to school was the biggest reason why they won that game, IMO, not Favre's meltdown), and he caught the winning TD in the Super Bowl. Things like that should keep you in fairly high regard with fans of the team for a long time, even if you are dumb enough to do what Burress did. But so many have that "What have you done for me lately?" attitude. That's how it goes.Ifthe dude's head is on straight this past year, they might have won another SB this yearGood riddance? Wow, I thought Giants fans, despite all of Burress' knucklehead behavior, would be a little more appreciative of a guy whom without you wouldn't have won that Super Bowl last year. Guess not.
ceo3west
Footballguy
As a Giants fan I certainly appreciate what he did for the team, but I don't appreciate him acting like a thug. Guys like this need to be sent a message - if you act like a thug, you won't be playing in the NFL.
Adebisi
Footballguy
I think fans are well within their rights to appreciate past accomplishments ("He played really well for us and that will be missed") while also recognizing that a player has also let them down ("He was also a real jackass a lot of the time"). In the end, it should always be about what's best for the team going forward.Agreed, but that still doesn't erase how important he was in the Giants Super Bowl run. No way do they beat the Packers without him (him taking Al Harris to school was the biggest reason why they won that game, IMO, not Favre's meltdown), and he caught the winning TD in the Super Bowl. Things like that should keep you in fairly high regard with fans of the team for a long time, even if you are dumb enough to do what Burress did. But so many have that "What have you done for me lately?" attitude. That's how it goes.Ifthe dude's head is on straight this past year, they might have won another SB this year
massraider
Footballguy
You have to have that attitude. The teams have that attitude. And as much as he helped them two years ago, he might've hurt them last year.Agreed, but that still doesn't erase how important he was in the Giants Super Bowl run. No way do they beat the Packers without him (him taking Al Harris to school was the biggest reason why they won that game, IMO, not Favre's meltdown), and he caught the winning TD in the Super Bowl. Things like that should keep you in fairly high regard with fans of the team for a long time, even if you are dumb enough to do what Burress did. But so many have that "What have you done for me lately?" attitude. That's how it goes.Ifthe dude's head is on straight this past year, they might have won another SB this year
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
Great move by them
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Agreed. But I still am surprised a Giants fans would say, "Good riddance," in reference to his being cut. Make no mistake about it, though: This is a move the Giants probably had to make.
The_Fonz
Footballguy
I am upset that we lost a great reciever....but we lost him last year. This sucks until we replace him. I hope they go with Boldin although I think they need someone like Braylon, but one who actually catches the ball.They must have decided that they don't want to hold up production and wait to see what happens with him and jail time. the delay in his hearing probably helped them diecide it was time to cut bait.As a Giants fan I certainly appreciate what he did for the team, but I don't appreciate him acting like a thug. Guys like this need to be sent a message - if you act like a thug, you won't be playing in the NFL.Good riddance? Wow, I thought Giants fans, despite all of Burress' knucklehead behavior, would be a little more appreciative of a guy whom without you wouldn't have won that Super Bowl last year. Guess not.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
I couldn't be happier seeing Pax-a-Colt get his just desserts.
Forget that. This has Dallas written all over it. Add in they could use another WR
Giantseasonticketholder
Whammy
Well this sucks.
I'm sad to see him go. The guy was a force and will be missed. I wish his mental capacity matched his physical prowess, because he's the best WR ever to wear a Giants uni.
Going forward, Manningham should get a solid opportunity now. With Hixon on the other side and Smith in the slot, Eli has options. I wonder if they have agreed to a trade and will announce it soon because you have just told the world "WE ARE PICKING A WR IN THE FIRST ROUND".
I'm sad to see him go. The guy was a force and will be missed. I wish his mental capacity matched his physical prowess, because he's the best WR ever to wear a Giants uni.
Going forward, Manningham should get a solid opportunity now. With Hixon on the other side and Smith in the slot, Eli has options. I wonder if they have agreed to a trade and will announce it soon because you have just told the world "WE ARE PICKING A WR IN THE FIRST ROUND".
Liquid Tension
Footballguy
I think fans are well within their rights to appreciate past accomplishments ("He played really well for us and that will be missed") while also recognizing that a player has also let them down ("He was also a real jackass a lot of the time"). In the end, it should always be about what's best for the team going forward.Agreed, but that still doesn't erase how important he was in the Giants Super Bowl run. No way do they beat the Packers without him (him taking Al Harris to school was the biggest reason why they won that game, IMO, not Favre's meltdown), and he caught the winning TD in the Super Bowl. Things like that should keep you in fairly high regard with fans of the team for a long time, even if you are dumb enough to do what Burress did. But so many have that "What have you done for me lately?" attitude. That's how it goes.Ifthe dude's head is on straight this past year, they might have won another SB this yearGood riddance? Wow, I thought Giants fans, despite all of Burress' knucklehead behavior, would be a little more appreciative of a guy whom without you wouldn't have won that Super Bowl last year. Guess not.
Plax was a weapon that is hard to replace, but you can't be held hostage (similar to TO) and at some point it is time to move on. I would hope the Giants have something up their sleeve because I like all the receivers they have, they are all good, but none of them are a #1 weapon.
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WampusCat43
Footballguy
I heard he limped off into the sunset.
massraider
Footballguy
I am no legal guy, but if Plax is really turning down plea deals, and goes to trial, we might not see this guy for a few years.
TitusIII
Footballguy
As an Eli owner in my only big-money league, I'm about to cry. He looked bad without his Plax safety blanket....ughh
On the other hand, you had it coming Plax. Enjoy your time in Oakland. Lovie Smith seems like the type that can handle these types of players, or at least have a good relationship with them. Burress on one side of the field, with Hester and Olsen on the other would instantly make the Chicago offense pretty scary. Assuming Burress actually wants to play this game and stay clean for the sake of his children's children. If he wants to throw away his career, so be it.
On the other hand, you had it coming Plax. Enjoy your time in Oakland. Lovie Smith seems like the type that can handle these types of players, or at least have a good relationship with them. Burress on one side of the field, with Hester and Olsen on the other would instantly make the Chicago offense pretty scary. Assuming Burress actually wants to play this game and stay clean for the sake of his children's children. If he wants to throw away his career, so be it.
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bcr8f
Footballguy
Without him the Giants never would have gotten to the Super Bowl. He won the GB game pretty much by himself.Good riddance? Wow, I thought Giants fans, despite all of Burress' knucklehead behavior, would be a little more appreciative of a guy whom without you wouldn't have won that Super Bowl last year. Guess not.
Redwes25
Footballguy
I think it also because he demanded a trade which was downright crazy. The guy is downright nuts.http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2009/04...re_to_leav.html
Yenrub
Footballguy
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For months, the Giants had insisted they would welcome Plaxico Burress back if his legal situation worked out in his favor. So why today, with his legal issues still up in the air, did they pull the rug out from under him by releasing him?The answer, according to someone familiar with the Giants' thinking, is Burress pushed back in his requests for a trade and in his lack of flexibility in a recent contract squabble.Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
Absent local pressure not to hurt the home team one wonders if the prosecution will now stiffen in their resolve.
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
I will be surprised if he ever plays a down in the NFL again.
Paging UFL.
Paging UFL.
Loan Sharks
Not a Wolf
I was listening to the analysis on sirius NFL and they were saying that he had a large roster bonus, a workout incentive and something else that was due that was what caused the cutting so they wouldnt have to pay that. His actual salary was 1 mill this year.
North
Footballguy
That was my first guess. Cutler needs someone to throw to, I don't know why the Bears wouldn't make a call.
doubletrouble
Footballguy
Wow what a horrible week in fantasy football for my team. First Marshall and hip surgury, Cutler gets traded and now Burress gets release.... 
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Not gonna happen. As closely as I follow Dallas, the thought of him coming here never even crossed my mind. The Bears were the first and pretty much only team that came to mind in only giving it a moment of thought. Reason being, as has been mentioned, he's looking at doing time. He has no market at all right now. I don't realistically see anybody placing a call until after his time and suspension are determined. For the time being, rosters (and most caps) are too tight to consider a wildcard. We (and Plax) can write off 2009.Not accepting any plea deals puts him in serious jeopardy. If he loses his trial (which I'm nearly certain he will), he'll get a pretty harsh sentence. He/we may need to write off 2010 as well. Maybe even 2011.Forget that. This has Dallas written all over it. Add in they could use another WR
Rumors pertaining to Tennessee and Chicago in 3...2...1...
I made very similar statements about Michael Vick 2 years ago, and several here balked at it. Well, we all know where we can find Vick today, don't we.
ETA: All I'm saying is, this is not going to go away anytime soon, and all of the NFL teams know that. All the more reason the Giants went ahead and cut him now.
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TwinTurbo
Footballguy
Plax goes from basically getting a key to the city to a bum on the street. I'm sure the Giants probably made the right move by releasing him, but Giants fans are quick to forget how important Plax was to the Superbowl win. Plax is a complete knucklehead, but he's not an evil guy.
Note to Santonio Holmes. Don't be a knucklehead like Plax. Parlay that catch into even greater success.
Note to Santonio Holmes. Don't be a knucklehead like Plax. Parlay that catch into even greater success.
Boston
Footballguy
Smart move by a very good organization. When his head is on straight Plaxico is one of the more dynamic offensive players in the NFL. He has a scary mix of size, skill and toughness (when he's not distracted). He was an integral part of a Super Bowl champion and showed that when he's focused he's a force. Unfortunately he's turned into an A1 distraction (and character has always been a question with him from the time he was drafted) and there's no way the Giants can trust him. They're better off cutting the cord and not being a part of his circus act anymore.
All that being said I think it's real important that the Giants add a big play WR. They've got an excellent ground game and have nice short-to-intermediate weapons in guys like Smith and Boss but right now they have no one that a defense really has to pay extra attention to. Since the Giants are so well run I fully expect them to add someone either thru the draft or trade as it's an area they have exposure with and if they don't address it it will hurt them.
All that being said I think it's real important that the Giants add a big play WR. They've got an excellent ground game and have nice short-to-intermediate weapons in guys like Smith and Boss but right now they have no one that a defense really has to pay extra attention to. Since the Giants are so well run I fully expect them to add someone either thru the draft or trade as it's an area they have exposure with and if they don't address it it will hurt them.
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ImTheScientist
Footballguy
cstu
Footballguy
This was my thinking as well. I didn't think he'd go to jail before but this greatly ups the likelihood of him doing time.
