flgreen Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Plax: "Door open" for return to Jets February, 28, 2012 Feb 28 2:57 PM ET Email Print Comments4 By Rich Cimini Plaxico Burress appeared on a Philadelphia radio station Tuesday, unabashedly campaigning for a contract with the Eagles. (No surprise.) During the interview, the free-agent wide receiver suggested there could be an opportunity to return to the Jets. "As far as I understand, they pretty much left the door open for me to make a decision to come back," Burress told Brian Baldinger and Harry Mayes on 97.5 The Fanatic ESPN Radio. We all know that's not happening; Burress isn't coming back. The Jets don't want him, and he apparently doesn't want them, as his friend Brandon Jacobs said at Giants media day at the Super Bowl. Privately, Burress has told friends that he's no fan of Mark Sanchez. Burress had some nice moments last season (remember the acrobatic catch against the Bills?), but he'll be 35 in August and he can't separate from defenders anymore. Sure, he's a weapon in the red zone, and there's no doubt he'll help a team in that area, but he's not a full-time receiver at this stage of his career. Burress was thrown into a tough situation last season, and the cynics (myself included) questioned his ability to be The Old Plax after two years in jail. Burress scoffed, telling everyone he'd make a seamless transition, that he'd surprise everybody. Now we get the revisionist history, Burress claiming the odds were stacked against him. "Coming into the season, a lot of people didn't understand," he told the radio station. "I was out for two years. Nobody had any minicamps. I didn't have training camp because I twisted my ankle. I played a quarter against Cincinnati, two quarters against the Giants and I didn't play in the fourth pre-season game. You're talking about three quarters of football after being out two years, and here I am, starting on Sunday night football against the Dallas Cowboys -- four months from being incarcerated." Burress said it took him six games before he felt comfortable. In the seventh game, he scored three touchdowns against the Chargers. Like I said, he had some moments, just not enough of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'd take him back, but he got enough last year. I wouldn't pay him any more than that. If he can get it elsewhere fine. If he was one of the cancers in the locker(very likely), let him walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 If it weren't for Derrick Mason's 80 catches, this receiving corps would have really sucked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I didn't want him last season and I don't want him back next season. The door is not open. It is closed, like the bullet wound in your leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 BRAYLON!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Get Plaxico the hell away from this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 BRAYLON!!!!!!!!!! Agree 100%. Sadly I don't think it's going to happen. Go Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 This comment in no way is meant to insinuate that Sanchez shouldn't share the blame for sucking last year.... that said, the receivers on this team last year were a complete embarrassment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbone Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 "Privately, Burress has told friends that he's no fan of Mark Sanchez."..........So neither receiver liked Sanchez this season and all this kid wants to do is be liked. Sanchez seems like the type of kid who will bend over backwards just to get on your good side. Must have been tough in that locker room this year for him with his top 2 receivers not liking him. I am sure there were some awkward conversations during the season between these 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Tannenbaum was just on 1050, inspiring vast confidence as always. Said (and was asked) nothing, but indicated that neither Plax nor Bart will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Obviously Plax was part of the dissension, I wonder if Bart was too - from the defensive side of the ball. I mean they are bordering on making an example of him right now... feels like there is more to it than just declining play. Recall, this was the guy Rex chose to recruit instead of Ray Lewis. Still one of the dumbest things in recent Jets history that most of the fans don't seem to grasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 "Privately, Burress has told friends that he's no fan of Mark Sanchez."..........So neither receiver liked Sanchez this season and all this kid wants to do is be liked. Sanchez seems like the type of kid who will bend over backwards just to get on your good side. Must have been tough in that locker room this year for him with his top 2 receivers not liking him. I am sure there were some awkward conversations during the season between these 3. Yep. Good job Rex. Watching 3 year old game film and telling Tanny "go get me this guy!" What a dope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Obviously Plax was part of the dissension, I wonder if Bart was too - from the defensive side of the ball. I mean they are bordering on making an example of him right now... feels like there is more to it than just declining play. Recall, this was the guy Rex chose to recruit instead of Ray Lewis. Still one of the dumbest things in recent Jets history that most of the fans don't seem to grasp. What makes you think Lewis would have come to the Jets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Yep. Good job Rex. Watching 3 year old game film and telling Tanny "go get me this guy!" What a dope. It's actually worse than that. Tannenbaum and Woody visited Plaxico in prison as far back in 2009. Hard to believe that Rex had anything to do with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Plex is old And sucks. No thanks. Give someone who will practice, run routes and can separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLJ Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 PLAX can GFH!!!!!! I just heard him on Sportscenter sucking off the Eagles. Good riddance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Agree 100%. Sadly I don't think it's going to happen. Go Rangers TITTIES!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 What makes you think Lewis would have come to the Jets? Money + "people love playing for Rex" stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Screw Plax!! I didn't want him to begin with. He was almost certainly invloved with the dissention and part of the problem. He is old, slow, doesn't block and hates the QB. What is the allure? Go screw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If it weren't for Derrick Mason's 80 catches, this receiving corps would have really sucked. Yeah. The team had way more catches, yards and TDs in 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Obviously Plax was part of the dissension, I wonder if Bart was too - from the defensive side of the ball. I mean they are bordering on making an example of him right now... feels like there is more to it than just declining play. Recall, this was the guy Rex chose to recruit instead of Ray Lewis. Still one of the dumbest things in recent Jets history that most of the fans don't seem to grasp. I was all about Lewis, until I read that article on here by that Joe Brod chick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Screw Plax!! I didn't want him to begin with. He was almost certainly invloved with the dissention and part of the problem. He is old, slow, doesn't block and hates the QB. What is the allure? Go screw! The last one you mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Money + "people love playing for Rex" stuff. No way. Lewis was never leaving. Bisciotti would never let it happen. Bart Scott was crucial to the success of this defense. Not only was he an absolute stud for those first 2 seasons, he also helped change the culture and was an extension of Rex on the field. His presence was crucial in implementing this system. Who knew he'd hit a wall this quick? Maybe we should of the way he plays but this thread in general seems to be under appreciating his value those first 2 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'd take him back, but he got enough last year. I wouldn't pay him any more than that. If he can get it elsewhere fine. If he was one of the cancers in the locker(very likely), let him walk. While I think he'd be better with a different QB and that he still has value, the Jets need to find another staple at WR to pair with Holmes and forget about the position for the next 4 years. I think Kerley is going to be a hell of a little slot WR. The more mocks I see, with all the pure pass rushers off the board, I think Floyd at 16 would be ideal for the Jets. Big physical productive and fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 While I think he'd be better with a different QB and that he still has value, the Jets need to find another staple at WR to pair with Holmes and forget about the position for the next 4 years. I think Kerley is going to be a hell of a little slot WR. The more mocks I see, with all the pure pass rushers off the board, I think Floyd at 16 would be ideal for the Jets. Big physical productive and fast. I think taking Floyd, who is allegedly an a$$hole, and bringing him here to pair with Santonio Holmes, who is a renowned a$$hole, is a huge mistake. Especially if they intend on trying to keep emo Sanchez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) I think taking Floyd, who is allegedly an a$$hole, and bringing him here to pair with Santonio Holmes, who is a renowned a$$hole, is a huge mistake. Especially if they intend on trying to keep emo Sanchez. Meh, from what I've heard, he turned his life around and was a model citizen this year. And I've never heard him referred to as a bad teammate, just that he made stupid decisions as a kid. There was plenty of love between Holmes and Sanchez in 10. Winning cures all. But yeah, I'm saying this assuming Sanchez is done after this year hence the "forget it about for 4 years" comment. How pathetic is it that we are worried about drafting a WR because our fragile QB cant handle his personality. Edited February 29, 2012 by JiF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 "Privately, Burress has told friends that he's no fan of Mark Sanchez."..........So neither receiver liked Sanchez this season and all this kid wants to do is be liked. Sanchez seems like the type of kid who will bend over backwards just to get on your good side. Must have been tough in that locker room this year for him with his top 2 receivers not liking him. I am sure there were some awkward conversations during the season between these 3. Uhhhh, well um, that's not why he bends over backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) How pathetic is it that we are worried about drafting a WR because of our fragile QB cant handle his personality. Sanchez is just positioning himself to be an elite QB in 2013 for the Lingerie Football League. Edited February 29, 2012 by EY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 **** him. If we're going to deal with a sh*tbag at receiver I'd rather bring in Moss at least he can create some separation. Plaxs only asset is his height and Sanchez doesn't know how to use it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 **** him. If we're going to deal with a sh*tbag at receiver I'd rather bring in Moss at least he can create some separation. Plaxs only asset is his height and Sanchez doesn't know how to use it anyway Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 BRAYLON!!!!!!!!!! This, this, a thousand times this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 This has to be super duper exciting news for all the JETS fans who were deeeelighted at the signing of Plax last season. Now if one WR named Derrick Mason gives some indication he wants to come back we can start the party all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) nt Edited February 29, 2012 by Greenseed4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 BRING BACK PLAX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 This, this, a thousand times this. These, these, a thousand times these!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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