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Plaxico’s Gun Trial Postponed Until June

By Anthony De Rosa on Mar 31, 2009, 10:53 am

The AP reports that the gun possession case against Plaxico Burress has been adjourned until June 15. A person with knowledge of the case says Burress and prosecutors have been discussing a deal but no terms have been reached. Burress is charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a felony carrying [...]

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Video: My Interview With Eli Manning

By Anthony De Rosa on Mar 30, 2009, 11:15 pm

I had a chance to spend a minute with Eli Manning at the Phoenix Rising Award Dinner which was held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City tonight. The audio is a bit tough to hear, so I transcribed our interview below: Anthony De Rosa: Are you concerned at all about the wide receiver [...]

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Plaxico Burress Updates

By Rich Resch on Mar 30, 2009, 3:47 pm

As per Rotoworld.com, ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio is reporting that both sides in the Plaxico Burress pre-trial hearing could ask the judge for an extension in order to work out a plea deal. “Sal Paol points out that any plea bargain would almost certainly result in jail time. Plax’s defense attorneys want to make sure their [...]

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Pre-season Schedule Released

By Rich Resch on Mar 30, 2009, 12:43 pm

The NFL has released the 2009 pre-season schedule. The Giants’ match-ups are as follows: Week 1: Carolina Panthers (August 17) Week 2: @ Chicago Bears Week 3: New York Jets Week 4: @ New England Patriots

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Rutgers WR Kenny Britt Gets Giant Workout

By Anthony De Rosa on Mar 28, 2009, 2:49 pm

Ralph Vacchiano on his blog for the Daily News reports that Rutgers wide receiver Kenny Britt will be invited by the Giants for a private workout. The Giants are allowed to have private workouts with an unlimited number of “local” players — players who lived or played college in their designated area. They’re also allowed [...]

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Plaxico Staying Out Of Jail?

By David Jacks on Mar 26, 2009, 6:35 pm

According to ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio Plaxico Burress‘s attorney is working on a plea to keep his client out of jail. While no plea has been entered a source close to the case said “stay tuned.” According to the Newark Star Ledger, Plaxico has a good chance of avoiding jail time. If Plaxico is able to [...]

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Vote: Giants Draft Plan

By Rich Resch on Mar 25, 2009, 11:45 am

With five picks in the first 100 (one first rounder, two second rounders, two third rounders), the Giants will certainly have a lot of options come draft day.  The ten overall picks are likely more than they can afford/ fit on the roster. We have had some spirited debates in the comments section regarding how [...]

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Players Optimistic About Burress, Dockery Re-signed?

By Rich Resch on Mar 24, 2009, 3:21 pm

In his blog for the Newark Star Ledger, Mike Garafolo reports that many Giants players are optimistic that Plaxico Burress will avoid jail time. “Umenyiora went so far as to say Burress will avoid jail time and get five years of probation because he doesn’t have any gun priors. Umenyiora said that’s what the law-enforcement [...]

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