visajets Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Plaxico Burress: Where will wide receiver end up? When the NFL labor situation is resolved, teams will have the chance — if they choose — to bid on a free-agent class that will include Plaxico Burress, who was released from prison today. Giants running back Brandon Jacobs told The Star-Ledger last week that the Eagles and Rams could be landing points for Burress, but anything’s possible. With odds provided by betting site bodog.com, a look at which situations might make sense for the standout receiver: TEAM, ODDS Eagles, 3-2 Made it work with Michael Vick, and they’d gain size they don’t have on outside to complement DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. Jets, 3-1 Wouldn’t require a household move for Burress, but he’s likely behind Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes and maybe Randy Moss on list of priorities. Rams, 11-2 Coach Steve Spagnuolo, the former Giants D-coordinator, saw Burress up close at his best on the way to Super Bowl XLII; Rams don’t have prime target. Redskins, 15-2 Owner Daniel Snyder has overspent for past-their-prime free agents before, all in the name of making a splash (see: Deion Sanders, Bruce Smith). Vikings, 15-2 Agent Drew Rosenhaus, who represents Burress and Sidney Rice, tweeted today that Rice is in his “best shape ... ever.” But if he’s not ... For more Giants coverage, follow Mike Garafolo on Twitter at twitter.com/MikeGarafolo Mike Garafolo: mgarafolo@starledger.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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