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Giants Avoid Shotting "THEMSELVES" in The Foot With Big Win in Washington

 
Emotions were high at the start of the game because of the honor to Shawn Taylor of the Redskins. It's been one year since the defensive back was shot and killed during a home invasion, Taylor was placed into the Redskins' Ring of Honor during pre-game ceremonies. Then the questions started. How would they respond once the game starts? Who the Skins? No...The Giants!!!!! Having to deal with the aftermath of WHATEVER transpired with Burress on Saturday, the Giants with yet another distraction from their highly paid star. Is this how Plaxico Burress thanks the Giants? Funny thing is The Giants seems to play better when there are no distractions on the field. Burress should have realized this earlier in the season when he was suspended for one game, which was against the Seattle Seahawks, and we got to see Domenick Hixon emerge again since the Super Bowl. Eli Manning distributes the ball better to ALL of his options. He threw to six different receivers against the ... (link)

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