Would you want your team to sign Plaxico Burress?

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Jun 6, 2011 11:04 AM
Simple question. He's about to be a free agent.
Jun 6, 2011 11:04am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:06 AM
If the price is right I wouldn't mind.
Jun 6, 2011 11:06am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:07 AM
fuck no.
Jun 6, 2011 11:07am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:07 AM
I'd have no problem as a big, red zone target at the veteran minimum.
Jun 6, 2011 11:07am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:09 AM
I wouldn't mind either if the price is right, aka cheap. It's a low risk move.
Jun 6, 2011 11:09am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:10 AM
Absolutely
Jun 6, 2011 11:10am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:13 AM
Am a steelers fan.

Been there, done that. He wasnt all that in pittsburgh...he is like 6-5 but played like 5-5 in pittsburgh as he didnt go for balls.

Would I want himi back? As others said...if the price is right I wouldnt say no.
Jun 6, 2011 11:13am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:15 AM
Keep hearing talk of him potentially being "this years potential Mike Vick." Likely his last chance (he's not young) and should have a chip on his shoulder/something to prove. Hopefully spending time in a cell, making Capone his "catcher", straightened him out.
Jun 6, 2011 11:15am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:18 AM
He was a near PRO BOWL player in several seasons...he has mistakes to atone for and people to prove wrong...I'd take him without a second thought.
Jun 6, 2011 11:18am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:37 AM
He's 30 fucking 3. How many productive 33 yr old WRs fresh out jail with an attitude problem do you know?
Jun 6, 2011 11:37am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:49 AM
Commander of Awesome;792043 wrote:He's 30 fucking 3. How many productive 33 yr old WRs fresh out jail with an attitude problem do you know?

Eh...guys like TO and Derrick Mason have shown that you can still be a productive receiver well into your 30s. Keep in mind that much of Plaxico's skill is based on his size and ability to catch jump balls in the end zone. That's not something that takes a whole hell of a long time to get back. It might take him a year to re-adjust but he's still got a few more years of being productive IMO.
Jun 6, 2011 11:49am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:56 AM
At veteran minimum money, it's worth at least the roll of the dice. Fresh out of prison I'm betting he's better than MoMass & Robiskie. Only issue is that I heard he wasn't exactly a "model citizen" when he was in prison.
Jun 6, 2011 11:56am
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Jun 6, 2011 11:59 AM
I would take him for a season at veteran minimum.
Jun 6, 2011 11:59am
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Jun 6, 2011 12:04 PM
BR1986FB;792055 wrote:Only issue is that I heard he wasn't exactly a "model citizen" when he was in prison.

Really? Odd report considering he was released early...
Jun 6, 2011 12:04pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:05 PM
The thing about Burress is that he'll likely get targeted by teams that are "close" like New England, NYJ's, etc....teams that only need a piece or two. Teams that are rebuilding ala Cleveland probably aren't looking for that (although I do think that Cleveland will be aggressive in FA to try to catch up with Balt/Pitt).
Jun 6, 2011 12:05pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:10 PM
He will end up in Baltimore. Ha as will Nnamdi Asomugha! (wishful thinking now)
Jun 6, 2011 12:10pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:10 PM
Productive 33 year old receivers......they happen

attitude problem? yeah, no one has ever been productive with one of those

fresh out of jail....well that is time that he wasn't getting knocked around on the football field......same with Vick here.....but he's had plenty of time to heal.

Go ahead and make your dumbass prison rape jokes for your rebuttal.
Jun 6, 2011 12:10pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:11 PM
bigdaddy2003;792080 wrote:He will end up in Baltimore. Ha as will Nnamdi Asomugha! (wishful thinking now)

Baltimore would be a likely target for Burress. Not so much for Asomugha.
Jun 6, 2011 12:11pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:12 PM
Ironman92;792083 wrote:Productive 33 year old receivers......they happen

attitude problem? yeah, no one has ever been productive with one of those

fresh out of jail....well that is time that he wasn't getting knocked around on the football field......same with Vick here.....but he's had plenty of time to heal.

Go ahead and make your dumbass prison rape jokes for your rebuttal.

I think you're right on the money. Mostly with the fresh legs/body comment. I'd bring him in for a look if I was a GM. Couldn't hurt.
Jun 6, 2011 12:12pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:19 PM
I would love for him to end up a Brown. He has a lot to prove to the NFL and it's fans.
Jun 6, 2011 12:19pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:25 PM
Receivers can get smarter on the football field as they get older. Maybe run routes better, read the defense better, use their body better. it is possible he could do well at his age.
Jun 6, 2011 12:25pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:32 PM
bigdaddy2003;792062 wrote:I would take him for a season at veteran minimum.

yup
Jun 6, 2011 12:32pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:38 PM
I'm surprised the Bengals haven't signed him.
Jun 6, 2011 12:38pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:38 PM
Ironman92;792083 wrote:Go ahead and make your dumbass prison rape jokes for your rebuttal.
Good one! I dont need a rebuttal. You're arguement is opinion. I disagree. You are trying to argue with an exception. Yes Mike Vick worked out, he was also much younger than Plaxico. Plenty of time to heal, heal what a gun shot? I'm not following how 3 yrs out of football in prison has helped someone get in/stay in football shape. I'd rather take a "chance" with a Lance Moore instead of the latest hot BSPN storyline. I'm glad youre not the Browns GM.
Jun 6, 2011 12:38pm
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Jun 6, 2011 12:40 PM
Also factor in his legs are gonna be a lot more fresh than a typical 33 year old NFL player. Not saying he hasnt aged, but his body has been out of NFL contact for 3 years now.
Jun 6, 2011 12:40pm