With the League wrapped up in CBA drama, timing couldn’t be more perfect for the re-emergence of Plaxico Burress to the NFL. In September of 2009 Plaxico was sentenced to a two year prison sentence for shooting himself in the leg in Manhattan’s Latin Quarter nightclub.
Plaxico’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, tweeted “Just visited with client Plaxico Burress. He is doing great! He is running & lifting weights 5 days a week. He looks in terrific shape…” With Plaxico set to be released early on June 6th, the question of who if anyone will want him begs to asked.
Plaxico will turn 34 in August and hasn’t played football in two years. While I have no doubts he is great shape and re-focused can a 34 year old receiver who is two years removed from game action still play? Is this a Michael Vick situation? These are the questions half of the league’s General Managers will be asking come June 6.
As for the possible landing spots for Plaxico:
Baltimore Ravens: Definitely need a receiver they can count on late in games. They have the locker room to handle any of Plaxico’s baggage.
Pittsburgh Steelers: The only reason I am putting this one as a possible is for my emailer last week who suggested a return to the Steelers. Not a chance.
Washington Redskins: Dan Snyder doesn’t shy away from controversial players. They need a receiver in the worst of ways and if Donovan stays he would sign off on a return to Washington.
Either way, this will make for a great offseason story in an offseason in flux.