GIANTS SUSPEND PLAXICO BURRESS

by Ed Valentine on Sep 24, 2008 9:27 AM EDT in New York Giants News

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 reply actions

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 Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 24, 2008 9:33 AM EDT reply actions

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 up reply actions

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 reply actions

Rules

Yep. TC has to step on Plax here. I hope his teammates do the same. This is stupid.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 24, 2008 9:52 AM EDT reply actions

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 reply actions

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 up reply actions

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 Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 24, 2008 11:01 AM EDT reply actions

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 up reply actions

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 reply actions