GIANTS SUSPEND PLAXICO BURRESS
by ETVal
on Sep 24, 2008 9:27 AM EDT
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Plaxico Burress has been suspended by the New York Giants, according to FOX Sports.
FOXSports.com has learned that the Giants have suspended Burress for two weeks for failing to show up for work on Monday and not responding to several phone calls by the team to explain his unexcused absence both Monday and Tuesday.
The star wideout, who was just rewarded with a new lucrative contract three weeks ago, was slated to meet with team officials early this morning to explain why he would've violated team rules and failed to return several phone calls explaining his whereabouts.
The excuse apparently was not good enough and head coach Tom Coughlin told the team this morning of the predicament and subsequent punishment.
The suspension means Burress will miss two weeks worth of pay as well as next week's game vs. the Seahawks.
This is not good. I'm sure we will hear much more about this over the next few days. So much for all that peace and quiet around the Giants.
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WTF?
he got his deal, whats his beef now?
thankfully the seahawks arent that good.
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Sep 24, 2008 9:33 AM EDT 0 recs
I gotta give Coughlin credit here
If Plax broke the rules, Coughlin shows him no one is above the team.
I was kind of hoping Plax had gotten past all this immature crap.
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by jrs1940 on Sep 24, 2008 9:33 AM EDT 0 recs
He had no choice
with the tough love they’ve been showing Bradshaw and Manningham. I also think some of those training camp injuries might have been an outgrowth of Strahan skipping camp last year.
by TerraByte on
Sep 24, 2008 1:47 PM EDT
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Steve Smith
Mr. Smith has an opportunity to step up in Plax’s absent. I agree with Jim, no one is above the rules ,no matter how much they get paid.
"18-1, Write that Book"
by BigBl42 on Sep 24, 2008 9:40 AM EDT 0 recs
Rules
Yep. TC has to step on Plax here. I hope his teammates do the same. This is stupid.
by ETVal on Sep 24, 2008 9:52 AM EDT 0 recs
the Panthers
went 2-0 without their Steve Smith, so I’m sure we can win 2 without Plax, although I’d prefer not to have to. Hopefully this whole mess gets sorted out soon.
by cjmulrain on Sep 24, 2008 10:38 AM EDT 0 recs
And the Eagles haven't had their top two receivers ...
oh wait, never mind. You were talking about good receivers. I get it now.
by TerraByte on
Sep 24, 2008 1:41 PM EDT
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Only have to win one
With the bye this weekend, Plax will only miss one game
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by jrs1940 on Sep 24, 2008 11:01 AM EDT 0 recs
good point
I automatically associate 2 weeks with 2 games. One game isn’t bad at all, although I would prefer if it wasn’t against the Seahawks, who are probably the best team the Giants will play until the end of October. Oh well…
by cjmulrain on
Sep 24, 2008 12:18 PM EDT
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hope he learns
Perhaps in other years I would be worried, however with Steve and Hixon coming along, not. However I hope this is a one time issue with Plax, otherwise is going to be a long season dealing with him
by Bajaserge on Sep 24, 2008 11:06 AM EDT 0 recs
I wonder
What his excuses were. Good for T.C standing his ground.
by Woogie526 on Sep 24, 2008 11:25 AM EDT 0 recs
FYI
In light of the Plaxico situation, the Wednesday Walk Around the NFL will be up early this evening.
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by jrs1940 on Sep 24, 2008 11:32 AM EDT 0 recs
hey also maybe sinorice moss will show up
and get to pretend like hes part of the receiving corp too! silver lining!
by kendynamo on Sep 24, 2008 12:02 PM EDT 0 recs
he's going to have to
Steve Smith and Toomer can’t stretch the field like Plax
by queler on
Sep 24, 2008 2:39 PM EDT
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He can't blame injuries anymore...
maybe he told TC: I was just trying to be like the greatest Giant of all time: Lawrence Taylor. I had the hookers and the blow just like he did, but I’m even better because I didn’t pass out in my car and get caught!
by NYcON on Sep 24, 2008 12:03 PM EDT 0 recs
Ed hit a good point at the end
While missing Plax for 1 game is not the end of the world, the media circus that is about to ensue IS a big deal. Way to think about #1 Plax.
by potroast on Sep 24, 2008 1:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Domestic Violence
Apparently, Plax’s wife has called the police twice. Once in July and once in August. Perhaps there was more of the same?
We're gonna STOMP you out!
by NYERinKY on Sep 25, 2008 12:27 PM EDT 0 recs
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