Apparently Cutler is our new recruiter as well
by JerBear50 on Apr 7, 2009 1:44 AM CDT
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PrintI just read that Cutler has contacted Plaxico "self-inflicted" Burress. According to a report attributed to Zaidman of The Score, Cutler texted Burress that they could use him in Chicago. I'm not able to find the original story to verify it.
I realize how talented Burress is, but I really don't think they will consider bringing him in. At least I hope not. He has been an absolute headache since his days in Pittsburgh. Even ignoring the criminal issues, he's never been a team guy. After the issues with Tank Johnson, I just can't imagine they would sign a guy facing gun charges, even if he pleads out. I realize the potential of a Cutler/Burress threat, but I just don't think it's worth it.
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I think after this
Plax will be a changed man and see the error of his ways. Screwing up to the extent where he might miss an entire year of playing SHOULD show him how much of a jackass he’s been and force him in the right direction. He had a loaded gun in a club, not the worst crime in American history. I think if he had the intent of shooting somebody it would have happened, instead he shot himself. If I’m not mistaken, the only reason he’s even in trouble is b/c he didn’t have a license for the gun right?
"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."
I'm not positive
But I believe they’re hitting him with discharging a firearm also. My concern is more with his on-the-field issues, like the fact that he always seems to have an injury that keeps him from practicing, but manages to overcome the pain to play on Sundays. That’s been a constant problem with him, which is part of the reason he butts heads with Coughlin so often. I know game-time is supposedly all that matters, but I think that crap can really divide a locker room.
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay
True
He obviously thinks he’s above the team and if Coughlin couldn’t change him I doubt Lovie could. On the other hand, he did come through in the clutch for the Giants on more than one occasion.
"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."
Absolutely he did
But, would the Giants have won the SB this year with Plax? I’d bet yes.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
I don't know if the giants would have won.
He made some pretty big plays.
Pool and a pond... Pond be good for you.
Then.... Tommie Harris will have someone to hang out with
while the rest of the team is actually practicing.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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by SackMan on Apr 7, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
He also
got pulled over a couple weeks ago for speeding and crossing multiple lanes of traffic, dropped F bombs on the officer who pulled him over, and told the cop he’d have him fired if he didn’t let him go.
That doesn’t sound like a changed man to me.
Burress has never, ever shown any hint that he was changed, or in the process of changing.
DEJESUS!!!
Yep
I see nothing positive coming out of Plaxico coming to Chicago. I’d be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, but the most recent incident with the police shows that he’s not even remotely close to bettering himself. I’ll take a pass.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
Here's the link JerBear
if you want to add it to yer post.
Pops for your convenience.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
will plax get weekend furlows from prison?
and i don’t give a rats ass about his off the field issues. he hurt himself and no one else. every time i get angry about him i get distracted by his super bowl ring.
Lol...
I wonder if he could work in a work release program into his plea?
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
maybe as long as he stayed after the games and
helped pick up trash outside of the stadium
I'm still trying to figure out
how in the hell you shoot yourself in the leg.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
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There is an equation for that...
Drunk + loaded firearms + stupidity = same result most of the time.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
LOL
That explains Pacman.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
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Because the internet is the best place to assault a religion and a country. Sir, if I ever meet you in the real world, expect a thorough beat down.- Special thanks to bs.uf15bosox9bears23
by Ditkavsworld on Apr 7, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah but...
guns normally have a safety and you have to pull the trigger for that to happen. I guess he should be happy it was his leg and not somewhere else.
And I’d hope he’d point the gun down, that be pretty retarded to have it facing up.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
Because the internet is the best place to assault a religion and a country. Sir, if I ever meet you in the real world, expect a thorough beat down.- Special thanks to bs.uf15bosox9bears23
I don't know
I think our locker room can handle Plax. They are all a little crazy from Uralcher, Briggs, and Alex Brown and they keep each other in check; sorta.
And Lovie has that fatherly way that you want to work harder for him. The Giants coach is a strict kind of guy. Whe you have a rebellious personality you want to just act up everyonce and awhile. The Steelers coach seemed strict as well.
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
Plax
Sign him to a short term deal. He seems to really overstay his welcome, ala T.O., if he’s there too long. Obviously, if he’s going to jail put some sort of stipulation in the contract regarding that. I don’t give a Rashied Davis about his off field issues, the guy’s a great WR.
I have to imagine though
that Goodell gives him at least a 4 game suspension. Would it be worth only having him around for a partial season? Would he be able to practice with the team during his suspension?
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
He's not getting any long-term deal anyway...
with his history, and his age (32 in August)… who would want him for 4 years?
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Plax
I didn’t realize he was 32 already. I’m sure the Cowboys will give him a 4 year deal. They seem to like lawfully challenged players.
by McRipper on Apr 7, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Wrecked.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
What about the Bengals?
There’s a rich lineage of lawfully challenged players in Cincy…
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
And...
Duke sucks.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
by Dane Noble on Apr 7, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks Captain Obvious.
:)
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
Speaking of which
I just saw that the Bungles signed Tank Johnson. It’s almost like they do it on purpose.
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay
Plaxico is facing prison time and a Goodell suspension
For all intents and purposes his NFL career is OVER. Maybe in a few years when he is released from prison he can convince a team to give him a tryout. But the odds of that are long.
he won't be in for a few years
from what i read he could get out of prison before the season is over and only a suspension would keep him from playing.
I've read he'll be getting about 6 months hopefully
How the hell it goes from a min. of 3-5 years to six months baffles me. Guess bein famous DOES have it’s upsides.
"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."
If we end up with Kenny Britt
He has all the characteristics to be another Plax or T.O. At least we will get him fresh out of the draft and maybe mentor his attitude.
Plax and police don't get along
http://deadspin.com/5200966/plaxico-burress-just-not-caring-about-anything-anymore
does the dude even care about football?
Don't care
how stupid he is. The guy would instantly upgrade our receiving core and be the most dangerous offensive weapon we have (sorry 23 and 22 but it’s true). I think the only question about whether or not to pursue him is if he is really going to do jail time and Goodell’s response. There doesn’t seem to be any sort of consensus about this. I’ve seen 3 years to 3 months. Seems odd to get 3 months for pleading out of this. I realize guns are dangerous and yes he was stupid for carrying in a club. But I had a buddy who got jumped by three guys, cracked his skull and broke a couple ribs and those guys got probation. Plax is gonna do time for shooting himself? Regardless, I say sign him, he gets a prorated salary for games played and performance. I fhe doesn’t play he gets nothing. What’s the worst that could happen.
by Hurricanes becoming Bears on Apr 7, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Spoken like a true Miami fan
lol
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay
I want to trade Cutler to Atlanta for Vick
and get TO from b=Buffalo. grab a few more WR’s and youll have the best line up ever…
Vick- Owens- Chris Henry- Plax- Donte Stallworth= Unstoppable
Maybe Travis Henry and Maurice “Sippin’ on the Goose” Clarett in the backfield?
Can anyone see if Leonard Little is available? He can really shore up the pass attack…
I think I saw that movie
the longest yard right? Maybe here’s a new cast for the next remake.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
Because the internet is the best place to assault a religion and a country. Sir, if I ever meet you in the real world, expect a thorough beat down.- Special thanks to bs.uf15bosox9bears23
ROFL
Maurice Clarett, haven’t heard that name in a hot minute. One of the biggest waste of talents in a long time imo.
Maurice Clarett ????
What the F*** does that have to do with bringing an innocent, self-inflicted, emotionaly scarred, god-fearing CONVICT to the Windy City, pay attention ROFL.
Hayed "PC" Ahmad
plax is good, but obviously lots of baggage
however, tory holt has none of that baggage, and is about the same age. plus, pace is apparently going to try and recruit him, and lovie and he go back as well. honestly, unless somebody opts to pay stupid money for him, i think our chances of getting holt are pretty good. too many good connections, the chance to play with a great QB, be on a contender (which we would be if we signed him)…seems like a perfect match.
Stay far away...
from PLax. The dude doesn’t care about football. He cares about himself and making money and rolling with the hommes.
He doesn’t belong in a Chicago Bear uni, and I hope it never happens. He might have talent, but I’d rather have a guy with some dignity and pride in the game, and I don’t feel he has any.
Oops...
Posting the Housh thing here too? He became a Seahawk in March.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
6 days ago thanks for the info, guess there was no reason for us to get excited about it. Who do you think is our best option ? Please don’t say Plax
Welcome to the blog. :)
1- Please hit the reply button… that way your comment will fall under the person you are responding to :)
2- What do you mean 6 days ago?
c- Most people on the blog have expressed more than a little interest in Torry Holt, but it has been reported that his work-out in Tenn went very well.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
Why would he want to play in Tenn?
Kerry Collins? LOL. They lost Haynesworth, who IMO made their entire D better than they really were and the only playmaker on their offense is Johnson.
"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."
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