Should Kansas City Chiefs Make a Play For WR Plaxico Burress?
by Matt Conner on Jan 27, 2011 3:45 PM CST
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PrintAfter a 2010 NFL season that saw the previously divisive Michael Vick become an NFL candidate, it leaves little doubt -- at least in the mind of agent Drew Rosenhaus -- that talented athletes with troubled past or littered records can come back and make an impressive run at it. Donte Stallworth has done it. Vick excelled in Philly as the latest example. Now, former Giants WR Plaxico Burress hopes to become the next celebrated comeback story.
In case you forgot, Burress has been serving a two-year sentence on a gun charge after his illegally carried firearm dropped down from the waistband of his pants in a NYC nightclub and fired, shooting Burress in the leg and almost nailing a security guard. He's scheduled for release this June.
The Giants and Ravens have already been mentioned as possibilities, and both teams have the kind of talent already at the wide receiver position that would allow Burress to come back slowly without a lot of expectations. Perhaps that's the best scenario, but Burress will be 34-years-old by the time the season opener rolls around and he might be looking for a real chance to play.
New York is also the media haven that blew up the Burress arrest in the first place, so it seems an odd choice to go back to. Baltimore is already loaded at wide receiver, unless Derrick Mason doesn't return, but that's replacing one aging receiver for another who's been sitting in prison for two years.
Instead, Kansas City, or a market like it, seems the perfect place for a receiver like Plaxico Burress to come back to. By now, the Chiefs have put together enough team leadership and an understandable system to buy into that bringing in a wild card like Burress makes more sense now than it would have one or two seasons ago. Teams like the Ravens can take that chance because a culture is already in place that's bigger than the issue or personality -- Kansas City is now entering that same territory.
The Chiefs have a no-nonsense professionalism in all aspects of media interaction and player expectations. If Burress is serious about coming to work and doing his job, he might enjoy an organization that will minimize any distractions and a market that will leave him alone a lot more than other larger regions.
The biggest reason Burress might fit best in KC is the need at wide receiver. The Chiefs will likely bring in some help through the draft, but receivers are generally a boom/bust enterprise and teaming a rookie with a veteran like Burress might be the best move the Chiefs could make to address the holes at the position. Dwayne Bowe had some brilliant games last season but it was clear the Chiefs need another target for Cassel at receiver. Burress would have a chance to make a real impact again on a team that won the division.
It's easy to dream of your team signing a project like this, since that's what most people think about when their team is not in the Super Bowl. And you can spin the topic to make a case for Burress going to nearly any team, I'm sure. But the Chiefs make sense for several reasons, providing a winning atmosphere, a low-pressure spotlight with a need at the position. Sounds like the perfect destination to me.
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Was he captain of his cellblock? Pioli and Haley like guys that are leaders I heard
by Halfbreed on Jan 27, 2011 3:49 PM CST reply actions 12 recs
this is trainwreck'd :-)
Just Say NO To Plaxico
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Only thing that concerns me is...
the fact that Dwayne Bowe would be on the other side. Any other position, and I wouldn’t be too concerned.
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
Meaning?
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by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 3:53 PM CST up reply actions
Meaning Haley spent a lot of time turning Bowe's attitude around.
I’m not sure bringing in another guy at the same position with a questionable attitude is the best thing. Then again, it may not be an issue at all, but it’s the first thing I thought of.
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
Attitude?
I don’t remember hearing reports of poor attitude.
I know he used poor judgment in carrying and dropping a gun that shot himself in the leg. It was illegal to carry the gun and he served his time for it. Its not like he pulled the gun on somebody or shot someone or spit in someones face or raped someone or got drunk and ran over someone or bitch slapped his girlfriend, or had to serve a suspension for substance abuse.
What did he do that would make you say “poor attitude”?
vicotry at last! halleljah Brother!
I finally got a long-term gig … rest of the school year position, high enough salary I can survive, no daily job search, etc
life is good … as good as it can be with the Chiefs not in the Superbowl SuperBowl Buper Bowl whatever game it is
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
by upamtn on Jan 27, 2011 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Congrats!
Glad to hear you found something.
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting 'Holy ****... What a Ride!'
ty ... definitely my Prilosec Victory of the Week :-)
hell, the year!
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
ty MN!
suddenly the sun is shining, birds are chirping and I;ll be happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats and they’re coming to take me away hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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by upamtn on Jan 27, 2011 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats Ups.
I am really happy to hear that you found a good possition. Its gonna suck on the weekdays when you are too busy in school to talk to your AP friends. Get a good cell phone! ha.
2011 NFL Draft: Bring on the fatty's!
ha! I know ... I hope I can get on for a bit on my "planning period" ... you know I'll be jonesin' for it
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Congrats man!
2011 Draft Needs:
OL (C/RT), NT, WR, SOLB, depth..........
Big things poppin next year!
by Hail2DaChiefs on Jan 27, 2011 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
thanks Hail ...
see? it’s true: sometimes good things happen to bad people … wait, bad things happen to … no, that’s not it … :-)
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
thanks dude!
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
very! truly a relief having it ... at the same school I was at 10 yrs ago, no less
almost like “old home week” going back … starting tomorrow
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
GOOD LUCK!!! REALLY!!!
Still can’t stand ya sometimes though. ;)
"It's not always going to be pretty; and that's alright..."
Those that wish potentially fatal diseases or other ill-fortunes on others, are the LOWEST form of trash!
ha! thank you, crash ... sometimes I can't stand myself (in retrospect)
still, gotta go with I believe :-)
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
You know it. Your cool...I like butting heads every now and then and you are formidable. Knock 'em dead tomorrow.
"It's not always going to be pretty; and that's alright..."
Those that wish potentially fatal diseases or other ill-fortunes on others, are the LOWEST form of trash!
friend of mine in an online chat program ... quit message is as follows
Quit: I cna ytpe 300 wrods pre mniuet!!!
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Congrats ups. we should give the salary that Plaxico will get to u :-)
"That was a good job. It wasn't pretty and we made it tougher than it had to be but that's alright. That's alright this time." - Todd Haley
Win pretty, win ugly, win easy, win tough, it doesn't matter
by FalconMF27 on Jan 27, 2011 4:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
LOL Falcon
hell, I’d be delighted with just a small part of that … the rest we can spread amongst APers and do the World’s Biggest Tailgate Party
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
thanks, Curt ... I'd be happy if that happened :-)
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Nice UPS
congrats. Now get to work fixing those brats!
"You gonna pull them pistols...or whistle Dixie?"
thanks, Aiken :-)
observed one of the 3 classes today, they’re actually VERY good kids who seem to WANT to learn … it’s gonna be awesome
sad part is the state test is at the end of March … it SHOULD be end of May … lots of work to do help get the kids caught up, but we’ll “get ’er done”
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
I do now
same one very day, instead of trying to find something daily (and sometimes not succeeding)
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
I have been wanting to tell you...
“Don’t quit your day job” for quite some time now.
What's the difference between jelly and jam?
LOLOLOL
well, now you CAN tell me that ;-)
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
ty Lady!
been too long in coming … and truly a relief :-)
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Way to go old man
You deserve this and i know you will give it your best shot . People talk about Herm saying they would put yheir kids in his hands i would trust you to teach my kids any time. now how about a loan
CHIEFS fan 4 life
by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Jan 27, 2011 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
We are all happy for you Ups.
Congratulations my man!
thank you, dan!
nice to be able to share some good news of some kind :-)
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
LOL ... thank you, Sir! send 'em over, I'll learn 'em
the loan will have to wait til I get a paycheck, though ;-)
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
ty jake ... I' happy as hell, and given the economy and others still out of work, I feel truly blessed
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
No way
in heck he gets that kind of deal right away. Chambers was a steal last year at his pay! Just not even close after his contract.
If he took $800k, who cares if he flakes out!
by Raiderhater1 on Jan 27, 2011 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
I can't possibly think of a worse comparison.
How would signing Plaxico be at all like signing Chambers?
Trapped in the past, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, putting things right that once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
You can't think of a worse comparison?
What if he’d said it was like signing Hugh Grant?
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Unlike Chris Chambers
you can find mug shots of both Hugh Grant and Plaxico Burress online. Try again.
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." -Gandhi.
George W.? oh no, forgot his dad got him out of trouble ;-)
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by FalconMF27 on Jan 27, 2011 4:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Can't find the mugshot on the first page of google images
therefore it didnt happen
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." -Gandhi.
Hugh Grant slept with a hooker
Not part of the Right 53
Trapped in the past, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, putting things right that once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
+Eddie Murphy
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
by Tarkus on Jan 27, 2011 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LMAO!
2011 Draft Needs:
OL (C/RT), NT, WR, SOLB, depth..........
Big things poppin next year!
by Hail2DaChiefs on Jan 27, 2011 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Still a worse comparison than Chris Chambers
Both old, both on the downswing, both with questions about their character…
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Maybe he could get a job on Berlusconi's staff.
I said staff!
"It's not always going to be pretty; and that's alright..."
Those that wish potentially fatal diseases or other ill-fortunes on others, are the LOWEST form of trash!
by crashman6 on Jan 27, 2011 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Although I must say, the job on Berlusconi's "staff" is already occupied by several women
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." -Gandhi.
by Sudden on Jan 27, 2011 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd for using staff reference!!! ;P
"It's not always going to be pretty; and that's alright..."
Those that wish potentially fatal diseases or other ill-fortunes on others, are the LOWEST form of trash!
Never.
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 27, 2011 3:53 PM CST reply actions
Why?
Because he shot himself in the leg?
Because he wore sweat pants to a club?
Trapped in the past, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, putting things right that once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously
who wears sweat pants to a club!
by Raiderhater1 on Jan 27, 2011 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
Because he's 34
And was declining as a receiver already before he got hurt.
And there’s at least 10 WR FA’s who are currently better receivers than him.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Yeah, but other than that...
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
by Tarkus on Jan 27, 2011 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, well other than that it'd be a great move :)
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
What if you could get him for close to league minimum
He would’nt cost much and he would probably still be great around the goal line. I can’t imagine his first contract is going to be a big one. Say we get breaston, then we have Plax as a 3rd wr. If he is cheap I say yes.
2011 NFL Draft: Bring on the fatty's!
I suppose in that situation
As a 3rd option and/or goal line option, sure.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Look at it this way
How many front page stories would KC get during the offseason with him. For a spot during training camp and a contract that isnt guaranteed till week 1… I would do it just for that, and maybe just maybe he can still catch an overthrown ball!
by Raiderhater1 on Jan 27, 2011 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
Thank You
Like people even need to ask why..
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 27, 2011 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
I'll pass on Cheddar Bob
R-E-S-T-E-C-P! Find out what ya mean to me.. R-E-S-C-E-T-P! ... 10-6 motha@$#%!! You know how'ta spell it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK6J_zw29RY (mild cursing. ahem.)
by ArrowSpread on Jan 27, 2011 3:58 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Damn 8Mile was my ish though
2011 Draft Needs:
OL (C/RT), NT, WR, SOLB, depth..........
Big things poppin next year!
by Hail2DaChiefs on Jan 27, 2011 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Oh yeah...
This will NOT happen.
"It's not always going to be pretty; and that's alright..."
Those that wish potentially fatal diseases or other ill-fortunes on others, are the LOWEST form of trash!
1 year absolute league minimum
with no guarantee roster spot then yeah I take a chance anything else NO
The man shot himself in the leg he obviously isnt the most intelligent person in the world
I bet every day he thanks God it wasn't his third leg!
"It's not always going to be pretty; and that's alright..."
Those that wish potentially fatal diseases or other ill-fortunes on others, are the LOWEST form of trash!
too bad too
now he has a chance of making more little geniuses, that and he probably would have been less “popular” in prison
I work at a hospital and that is actually a common place for someone to shoot themselves
Thug kids that carry guns in thier belt, reach down to adjust the gun and shoot themselves right thru the twig and berries and strait in the foot. But of course they tell you that it was a drive by of some sorts. And they stick to the story when you tell them that it is impossible to be shot in a drive by in the junk and then the foot. But they don’t ever let the story go. ha.
2011 NFL Draft: Bring on the fatty's!
What would you rather call a kid that carries a loaded gun?
If it was me when I was 18 it was because it was my job. But if you are on the street putting a loaded pistol in your waistband then I would have to call you a thug. If you have a better name like “misguided youth” then let me know.
2011 NFL Draft: Bring on the fatty's!
I don't see much that is attractive here
We already have an aging veteran that is looking to cash out. Plax will definitely be looking for some money. There are other, younger options that would most likely provide the same value. Why look towards plax? He’s been out of football for some time and he’s older than vick so he might never be good again. It’s a gamble with low upside and high downside.
"You gonna pull them pistols...or whistle Dixie?"
Burress???
I thought we were trading all of our picks the next two years for Fitzgerald.
Keeping perspective...improvement is 6 wins, but I think 8 is attainable.
by BinSC on Jan 27, 2011 4:14 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
and we threw in Berry
You didnt get that twitter msg?
by Raiderhater1 on Jan 27, 2011 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
All right, again congrats UPS...and again on Plaxico, I'd pass...and not the pigskin.
Gotta finish up one more project before Miller Time! Even though I don’t drink. Have a great one Guys and Gals
"It's not always going to be pretty; and that's alright..."
Those that wish potentially fatal diseases or other ill-fortunes on others, are the LOWEST form of trash!
Pioli doesn't sign players to big contracts that are near the end of their carreers.
There once was a man from Nantucket......Nevermind.
Pass
If KC was a player or two away then I say go to it. They need a reliable second WR not one that’s been out of the league for a while that’s going to draw a ton of media attention.
Character and guns aside, I didn't see, but read on FBO that he's not a good route runner...
They said that was why Eli looked worse with his interceptions when Plax was playing with him…
Congrats to UPS!
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
by Tarkus on Jan 27, 2011 4:23 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Why is there so much butter on her face?
Trapped in the past, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, putting things right that once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh wow, for ME?!?
thank you, Tark, she’s AWESOME! … you can keep the box
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
No way
Plax wasn’t even that good when he was in his prime and in the league, I don’t think he’d be much better after spending almost three seasons away. Rather draft someone without character issues, or pick someone like Breaston up in FA.
Wasn't that good?
He was a human mismatch. Think how unstoppable our endzone offense would be when you have to respect the run, you have Bowe on one side, Moeaki in the slot and a 7 foot Monster in Plax to just throw it up to.
This “character issue” is starting to get out of control. I’ve not heard a single peep about anyone that he was anything but a model teammate.
Trapped in the past, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, putting things right that once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
He was average, sure
But he wasn’t an elite reciever, able to go into prison and still come out just as good as he was. He’s going to be what, 34? He wasn’t ever a burner to begin with, but after spending most of his time locked up in a jail cell I highly doubt he has the speed he use to. He has the height advantage, but so did Cottam and Pope and we all saw how good that has helped them out.
And the Chiefs value character over just about anything. The guy has been in trouble for domestic disputes, his gun problem, he’s been sued like 9 times since being in the league. No, this guy is just trouble, and unless the Chiefs can get him for dirt cheap (IE less than Verran Tucker), than we should just avoid him.
I’m sure we can find a big target in the draft and mold him into something. Plax just seems like too much trouble.
by SoCalChief17 on Jan 27, 2011 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
Fixed
the Chiefs Arrowhead Pride values character over just about anything
Trapped in the past, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, putting things right that once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
How many of our guys have spent time in jail?
Or beat their wives/girlfriends, or get sued by nearly ten different people for different reasons? We don’t, we make sure that they don’t get into trouble. The last guy I remember getting in trouble with the law was Michael Merritt and he was cut right after it happened.
Plus the whole team captain thing, etc.
by SoCalChief17 on Jan 27, 2011 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
He's not an elite WR?
That’s just silly.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jan 27, 2011 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
He was? You'd put him in the same class as Moss, Fitz, AJ or Wayne?
He posted over a thousand yards four times in nine years. He posted double digit touchdowns twice in two years. Sorry guys I don’t see it.
by SoCalChief17 on Jan 27, 2011 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Go watch him play and your opinion will change.
Stats aren’t everything especially when he played for a run first team at the start of his career and was the only real receiving threat while in New York. Of the guys you listed he’s at least as good as Wayne talent-wise.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jan 27, 2011 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
I have watched him, and I just don't see him capable of making plays like Wayne
Or putting the team on his back like Fitz or AJ. Especially at his age. Yeah he could’ve produced had this happened 5 years ago. The guy was going to start hitting his decline anyways, he’s going to be worse now.
I tried to like Plax, I really did, but I just can’t. I can’t see him playing in red and gold. I don’t think he’s going to make an impact at all. The guy will come back, play for maybe another season or two before falling flat on his face and retiring.
by SoCalChief17 on Jan 27, 2011 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
Well...
I’ve not heard a single peep about anyone that he was anything but a model teammate.
Other than that whole prison thing. That kind of set them back.
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
Has nothing to do with how he is in the lockerroom.
That’s the only “character” I care about.
Trapped in the past, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, putting things right that once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Jan 27, 2011 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
So you don't care if he's a thug?
As long as he’s OK in the locker room, you don’t care if he gets himself in legal trouble?
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
He's not really a thug.
Just a guy in a bad situation. Let’s be honest KC isn’t NY.
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by GenericBrand on Jan 27, 2011 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah but it was a stupid situation to put himself in
The idiot wore sweatpants to a club >.>
by SoCalChief17 on Jan 27, 2011 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, that's why all Jets and Giants go to jail.
Oh wait — you mean they don’t?
YAAAAAY! Now you go, lady!
I wonder if he liked listening to the Pretenders........
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that calls for a..................
Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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the original version :-)
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What about Moss?
Randy Moss has connections to Pioli and and already should have some chemistry with Cassel. Do to the fact that he had a really bad season this year and people are staying away from him he could potentially be gotten fairly cheaply.
I realize he can bring drama but if we are considering adding burress maybe we should take a look at moss too.
If people consider adding Burress then they should definitely consider adding Moss
Only problem is, we didn’t put in a waiver for Moss when we obviously needed a number two reciever this season, I don’t think Pioli really wants him. Same kinda mindset in New England where as soon as they felt he wasn’t worth the trouble they let him go.
by SoCalChief17 on Jan 27, 2011 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
well, hell ... if we get Burress and Moss, why not get Albert Haynesworth, too? the guy is a STUD! a BEAST!
/sarcasm
1998 MNF Meltdown … that’s all I’m gonna say
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hey, just look how much Moss helped the Vikes this year
… not to mention the Titans … yup, that’s our guy ;-)
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Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah right
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Our WR coach would be a perfect match for any of these great citizens....
“But he was fired before ever being present at a practice, after a March 9, 2007 arrest for soliciting a prostitute who turned out to be an undercover Phoenix police officer. However, all charges against Anderson where dropped”
Richie Anderson is the man!!
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"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
by Matt_Grbac on Jan 27, 2011 4:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I look at Burress like I do Vick.
He’s a great player and deserves the chance but like Vick I would expect it to take him a full season to really get back into playing shape/form and really we need someone who can contribute immediately at the WR position.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Not fair to compare Burress to Vick
Vick tortured and killed puppy dogs. Burress did NOTHING to hurt anyone or anything other than himself. He did break a law and he paid his time for it.
lets see....
..we defo needed a wr this past season…..we needed one the year before…..we also needed one the year before that amongst other positions…..we could hope to draft a stud but its unlikely or we have a choice to pay mega $$$ in trades for quality….we could pay over the odds for a free agent…..we can even bring in cheap below average player again(i.e bradley,wade etc) or the most SENSIBLE option for me is to pay a little extra $$ on players(just not to much) with low risk(i.e one year contracts) who have played well in their careers…i.e Burress and Moss…put it this way if these two players lined up opposite Bowe I`m sure defenses would pay them more respect than the likes of a Wade,Bradley,long Parker or Tucker!!! When Cassel is struggling I`m guessing he would have more faith pumping a bull up to a Burress and a Moss(I`m guessing I`d have more faith they could catch the ball than the forementioned too)
by CHIEFS_FAN_ENGLAND on Jan 27, 2011 4:54 PM CST reply actions
No waaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Imagine….. what would Bowe learn from this knucklhead!
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how to do something extraorinarily stupid
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they'd write a how to manual together
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check in here ... Moss, Randy and Burress, Plaxico
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by upamtn on Jan 27, 2011 6:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Late congrats
Congrats on finding the position. What school district did you land in?
by Denver_ChiefsFan on Jan 27, 2011 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
DPS ... same school I worked at 10 yrs ago, actually ... like homecoming
thanks, Denver :-)
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Thanks, but no thanks.
While it’s not impossible for him to come back and have a legitimate impact, it is improbable. People can point to Mike Vick (QB Dog Killa according to WalterFootball, hilarious) but come on, Mike Vick was a freakish one-of-a-kind player before he went to jail. Plax has size, sure, but after that long away from football and at age 34, I doubt he has much speed left. Yes, he had a great season in ’07 and caught that SB game winner, but really I feel that the incident with the firearm and his subsequent incarceration was such a great story for the press that they convinced themselves that he was a truly great player, which he is not.
No. And HELL no.
He’s a bit long in the tooth and has had a history of off-the-field issues. Puff, puff, PASS.
I eat nails for breakfast, tacks for snacks, and I sh*t nickel.
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