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Absence Could Prove Costly for Giants’ Burress
Absence Could Prove Costly for Giants’ Burress
The Giants can fine receiver Plaxico Burress for refusing to take the field during minicamp, and at least one teammate is frustrated by his actions. >
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No wonder it's hard to repeat in today's NFL
NFL-Giants: NY Giants football news — ... . Burress is unhappy: "Me and my agent have been trying to get a deal done, so I can (be) a New York Giant for a long time," said Burress. "I personally don’t like the way its going. I’m not happy about it and I’m going to choose not to participate." New York Times article here . Shockey is unhappy: According to someone familiar with the latest developments in the Shockey situation, the four-time Pro Bowl tight end continues to insist he will sit out training camp and perhaps the upcoming season if he doesn't get one of two things: fewer blocking assignments or a ...

Myron Cope: To Infinity And Beyond!
Nice Pick, Cowher | A Pittsburgh Steelers Blog — ... —Ex-Steeler/Super Bowl Champion Plaxico Burress is holding out for more money. Who didn’t see this one coming? He’s an elite player when he’s not missing every other game over some injury or totally disappearing in the playoffs. Burress did come up man-sized in bringing down the hated Patriots, though, so he’ll always get my respect for that. ...

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