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Arrington: Plaxico Punishment Doesn’t Fit Crime

By John Fennelly on Sep 01, 2010, 10:03 pm

Former Giants and Redskins LB Lavar Arrington wrote a piece in the Washington Post today about how his former Giants teammate, Plaxico Burress, is not being given a fair shake by the NY State Correctional system… “Look, I understand Plaxico was breaking the law when he decided to enter the city limits with a firearm. [...]

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Plax Has Supporter In Jacobs

By John Fennelly on Aug 09, 2010, 7:09 pm

"You won't see that anywhere unless you go and get it made just like I did. I just had it made. It only took a couple minutes, so you can get one, too."
Brandon Jacobs from various sources...

Brandon Jacobs was walking around camp sporting a T-shirt in support of the release of former teammate, Plaxico Burress, from prison. The shirt read, “Free No. 17. Let Him Ball Out.” Jacobs has stayed in touch with Burress throughout his ordeal, speaking to him about once a week.

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Report: Burress Applies For Work Release

By John Fennelly on Aug 05, 2010, 12:10 pm

Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress has applied for a work release from prison for a second time, according to an espn.com report.

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Plaxico Parole Rumors Being Disputed

By John Fennelly on Aug 04, 2010, 4:57 pm

George Willis of the Post reported this morning that Plaxico Burress may be released from prison “within a few weeks.” Willis was acting on information from a source who visited Burress at the Oneida Correctional facility in Rome, NY. The source apparently wanted to remain anonymous. When NFL watchdog Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk [...]

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Buzz: Giants May Be Interested in Plaxico

By John Fennelly on Aug 04, 2010, 6:58 am

Former Giants WR Plaxico Burress may get released from prison as early as this month.  If so, there will be many NFL teams vying for his services. Will the Giants be one of them…? The Post’s George Willis thinks they might be….. The development of the Giants’ wide receivers was probably the most pleasant surprise [...]

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Strahan, Shockey Still Talking About the Giants

By John Fennelly on Feb 04, 2010, 9:37 am

Former Giants Michael Strahan and Jeremy Shockey have never been ones  to mince words.  Yesterday, both Giant greats showed they still have a driving passion for Big Blue more than two years after their Giant careers ended. Osi: “I wont be a backup…” Okay, Osi. Then stop playing like one. Last season, Umenyiora was rendered [...]

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Read: Braylon Edwards=Plaxico Burress

By Jon Schneider on Oct 08, 2009, 10:18 am

After looking at both Plaxico Burress and Braylon Edward’s career stats and profiles, I’ve came to the conclusion that these two are more similar than anyone realizes. 1. Both players are coming to a New York team after 2 subpar (below average) seasons for themselves. Burress: Burress had 2 1,000 yard seasons for the Steelers [...]

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Plaxico Will Be Out Of Football Until 2011

By John Fennelly on Aug 20, 2009, 2:22 pm

Plaxico Burress‘ attorney, Ben Brafman, intimated to the media this morning that he intended to reach out to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to ask that any future league suspensions run concurrent to Burress’ upcoming prison term. That is not likely, given Goodell’s track record. Even though the two met last week, Goodell could wait until [...]

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Read: Antonio Pierce not indicted

By Jon Schneider on Aug 03, 2009, 1:45 pm

Numerous reports indicate that Antonio Pierce will not be indicted on gun possession charges. Plaxico Burress has been indicted with two counts of second degree criminal possession of a weapon and one count reckless endangerment Team spokesman Pat Hanlon tweeted “good news in Giantsland.” Here are some remarks from some people within the Giants organization [...]

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Read: More Giants Get Involved in Burress Case

By Jon Schneider on Aug 03, 2009, 10:23 am

Training Camp has officially begun as of this morning…but in other news (perhaps the more tedious news to be hearing about) three people within the Giants organization have recently given testimonies to the grand jury voluntarily. Jessie Armstead: former linebacker and currently a special assistant to the coaching staff. Ronnie Barnes: former fullback and currently [...]

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