In the New York media, there is a lot of bad mouthing the Jets for their signing of Plaxico Burress. The few people who were excited about the signing have quickly turned sour due to the latest drama revolving around the ex-con. 'AnkleGate' is the new craze sweeping the metropolitan area. Many columnists, experts and even fans are wondering why the Jets put all of their eggs in the Burress basket as opposed to re-signing the popular WR Braylon Edwards. Now with Burress hardly practicing all week and the latest news reporting that he will miss the Jets opening preseason matchup with the Texans, the Burress hate is stronger than ever. People are wondering if he can last all season due to the fact that he hasn't played for more than two seasons and especially since he has his new ankle injury. Burress is scheduled to have an MRI today for precautionary reasons. It is believed to be a sprain or a strain and nothing serious. He will be shut down until Wednesday (the first practice after the Texans game).
My problem is why is there so much media drama about Plaxico not playing in the opening game of PRESEASON?! We're talking about a meaningless game in which starters wont play more than a series or two anyway. Last night's Patriots game was without Tom Brady, Albert Haynesworth and Chad Ochocinco...but there was no fuss made about them not playing. Brady can obviously miss the whole preseason and still go win the MVP but where was EightFive and Fat Albert? Ocho was most likely given rest but Haynesworth was clearly not in football shape - or else he wouldn't have failed yet another conditioning test. I'm not trying to say that I'm not worried at all about Plaxico because anytime you have an injury, there is an air of concern around it no matter who it is and what it is. All I'm saying is let's relax on the Plaxico and Jets bashing until the regular season. That's when it matters. If Plax misses the September 11 game against Dallas, then I'll be worried and questioning the move. Right now, I love the signing. He adds a tall receiver that Sanchez can go to in the red zone and another guy with Super Bowl experience. Will he be a huge addition or a giant bust? That remains to be seen...seeing as they haven't even played one preseason game yet!
Also today is Plaxico's 34th birthday. Happy Birthday Plax!
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