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	Topic: Plaxico Burress: Where Will He End Up?
Russell_108 Admin Membership: Starter Joined: September 04 Total Posts: 14706 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/07/11 10:31 While we continue to be inundated with stories about the clandestine meetings between the owners and NFLPA, and how there is a new sense of urgency about getting a deal done, there has thankfully been another story getting a lot of attention recently: where will Plaxico Burress play in 2011 now that he's been released from prison. How much does Burress have left in his tank? He turns 34 years old in August. He's missed the last 2 seasons serving his jail sentence. He was never a speedster to begin with so sitting in a cell certainly couldn't have made him faster. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is blowing a lot of smoke (as is his job to do for his client) about many teams being interested in Burress, but are any of them willing to pay much for Burress? And Burress can't want to sign a 1 year deal in hopes of a more lucrative contract next year as it's rare WR's get a multi-year big money contract once they reached 35. But all that stuff set aside, where will Burress eventually land? That's the question that is generating a bunch of speculation. One place it won't be is New York (Giants or Jets). After spending nearly two years in jail in New York because they wanted to make an example out of a professional athlete not being above the law, I can't see Burress letting bygones be bygones and going back there. So where does that leave? Another place that has got a lot of speculation but isn't going to happen is Philadelphia. Burress fits nowhere on the Eagles. Many make an idiotic comparison to the Eagles bringing in Michael Vick and taking a chance on him. The reason it's idiotic is that the Eagles had an aging Donovan McNabb at QB and even if McNabb's skills hadn't eroded Vick would still be young enough to have trade value. The Eagles already have a strong corps of young WR's and there's no trade market for 35 years old WR's. Miami: The Dolphins have many questions surrounding Brandon Marshall and his off-field issues. While Brian Hartline and Davone Bess are good complimentary WR's, neither is a real nightmare without a solid number 1 WR. Plax going to Miami depends entirely on Marshall. If Marshal avoids any league trouble for the recent stabbing incident, Burress probably has to go somewhere else. St. Louis: While I can't believe the Rams would seriously entertain bringing in another WR, truth is they have none that have proven anything beyond Danny Amendola being a good possession WR. But with drafting 2 WR's, along with the plethora of other WR's they have, and are expected to try to sign, Burress here to the Rams seems like a real long shot. Oakland: This sounds like an Al Davis fit, and while early speculation about a Plax/Raiders union was shot down by the media, it makes more sense than it was given credit for. Jacoby Ford is an emerging playmaker but probably couldn't handle constant double teaming from opponents. Having a solid WR opposite him would help his development I would think more than who the Raiders currently have. Darrius Heyward-Bey has been a monumental bust and shows no signs of ever living up to whatever made him the 7th overall pick in the 2009 draft. Louis Murphy has shown glimpses of being a good WR but still tends to disappear more often than a truly dominant WR should. Adding a veteran like Burress would push these young guys and also provide Jason Campbell with a big target. Murphy is big at 6'2", 200 lbs, but Burress is 6'5", 225 lbs, and Burress is known for going up, fighting for catches, and coming down with the ball. That's something the Raiders WR's aren't known for. When all is said and done, Oakland makes a lot more sense than is currently being considered by the popular media. Seattle: This makes some sense as after just one season we really can't say for sure that Mike Williams has really turned himself around and will be a solid NFL WR. There's also very few other good WR's in Seattle. Deon Butler hasn't developed as hoped; it's too early to judge Golden Tate, but his rookie year showed little promise; Ben Obomanu has always been a filler WR and is not cut out for a consistent role in the starting lineup. Burress opposite Williams would give whoever the Seahawks eventually start at QB two huge WR's to throw the ball to. This match makes sense as the Seahawks would have nothing to lose in giving Burress a chance. They don't have another WR who is better. San Diego: On the surface this doesn't look like it would work, but what happens if once the lockout is over and free agency reinstalled, Malcom Floyd leaves? Vincent Jackson says he'll be happy to play for the franchise tender, but opposite him, would it be Legedu Naanee? Patrick Crayton? Vincent Brown? Buster Davis? Naanee failed to capitalize on his chance last season; Crayton looked good before injury, but can he be consistent? Brown's a rookie and Davis has been a bust since he was drafted. Burress would bring in identical size as what Floyd had, and is a lot like Floyd (only older). While it certainly wouldn't be a long term solution for the Chargers if they lose Floyd, Burress could help with the development of Brown. Dallas: You really can't mention any high profile free agent without mentioning the Cowboys. But really, the only chance of a Burress/Cowboys union is if Dez Bryant gets into a lot of trouble between now and the start of the season. But considering the ample amount of baggage Bryant brings with him wherever he goes, it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility. Washington: The Redskins are likely to lose Santana Moss in free agency once everything is settled, so they have a big gap at WR. Anthony Armstrong is a young WR who can emerge, but other than him, rookie Leonard Hankerson is the next best WR on the team. Brandon Banks, Roydell Williams, Malcolm Kelley, Terrence Austin, Niles Paul (another rookie)? None of them inspire any confidence. Burress would be a welcome addition to a team in desperate need to make acrobatic catches from either Rex Grossman or John Beck. Burress in DC makes a ton of sense. And since the Redskins are never shy about spending a lot, I'm sure Rosenhaus will try hard to get them to bite on Plax. But no matter where Burress ends up, I don't see a big time fantasy upside with him. Unless he's a better WR than I ever thought he was (and I did have a high pinion of him, just never considered him an elite type of WR) I can't see an aging veteran who has been out of football the last 2 seasons coming in and being the same player he was at 30 years old (4 years ago) when he caught 70 passes for 1.025 yards and 12 TD's. In 2011 fantasy football drafts, I expect Burress will be long gone before I'd select him for my team. There's always just too many people who cling to the memory of what a player has done in the past for him to fall down to a round I'd be willing to spend a draft pick for him. ---- On any given Sunday any fantasy team can beat another, only to still lose Monday night.
James_4852 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: August 05 Total Posts: 5037 Favorite Team: Online	Post Date: 06/07/11 15:14 I like Washington or Seattle out of that group. James ---- Full time Ghostbuster!
RSGFS.com_6 Admin Membership: Starter Joined: September 04 Total Posts: 9155 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/07/11 18:37 Seattle is my front runner too for Plax. Look for Moss to go to the Jets, with Edwards to the Raiders. Man free agency is going to be a frenzy whenever it starts. ---- Winning isn't everything- its the only thing!
Throwball Heroes_118522 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: June 10 Total Posts: 5312 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/09/11 18:08 Sorry, I will speak for San Diego. No way in bleep do I want him there. We saw that Rivers did not need a top WR to have one of the best offenses in the NFL. I don't see his head case fitting into what the Chargers are attempting to do. Same goes for VJ. I think we saw some of what SD plans on doing last year with many unknowns and the big man at TE. While I would love to have a big play WR, I think SD has the more important piece in an all pro QB who, like Manning (and I know it's a bit of a stretch) makes WRs better. My guess is Al overspends in the bay area and brings in another loser who does nothing but suck the franchise dry. ---- Stephen - http://www.the6thfloor.com/category/fantasy-football-2/
Nic_98681 Membership: Starter Joined: August 09 Total Posts: 1053 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/10/11 09:33 Yeah probably Seattle or Oakland. I'll tip my hat to Oakland though. Who knows what kinda shape this guy is in or if he has anything left in the tank. Agree with Stephen, Al is always willing to throw money around on guys like Plax. Hopefully Chicago doesn't take a chance on this guy. I want a long term stud, and not play with fire on a 1 year guy. ---- Bear down Chicago Bears!! Blackhawks are the CHAMPS!!!!! Go Gators!
Throwball Heroes_118522 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: June 10 Total Posts: 5312 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/10/11 10:28 Does SEA really need someone like this on their squad? I know many coaches would take a look at Burress at 6-5, 230. He put up two 1000+ yard seasons in PIT and two 100+ yard seasons for the NYG and back to back 10+ TD seasons in 2006 and 2007. I'll argue that Williams and Obomanu put up just average numbers together last year (with Stokley and Tate playing lesser roles). But I see the Hawks as team with chemistry and potential after what they accomplished last year, thanks in part to Pete Carroll. If SEA were to go after another WR, I would think it would be someone who is not a troublemaker or just coming out of prison. Then again, I would like to think that could be said of any class organization, but some teams are willing to take a bigger risk than others for that potential big reward. ---- Stephen - http://www.the6thfloor.com/category/fantasy-football-2/
Russell_108 Admin Membership: Starter Joined: September 04 Total Posts: 14706 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/13/11 10:55 Carroll's style is going to eventually wear thin on pro players, especially the veterans. That is unless he goes out and just gets a roster of USC alums. ---- On any given Sunday any fantasy team can beat another, only to still lose Monday night.
Throwball Heroes_118522 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: June 10 Total Posts: 5312 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/13/11 16:13 Yeah I agree, but how long will they buy in the "rah rah" style of coaching? Hard to call what SEA did last year a failure? Obviously Carroll did something right, as did the Hawks and even though their record was average. Did they overachieve? Was it because of Carroll's style of coaching? ---- Stephen - http://www.the6thfloor.com/category/fantasy-football-2/
Russell_108 Admin Membership: Starter Joined: September 04 Total Posts: 14706 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/14/11 10:43 Carroll's last NFL head coaching gig was when he took over the Patriots team Bill Parcells had led to the Super Bowl and for the next 3 seasons prgoressively underachieved and lost the faith of his veteran players so Belichick was brought in as his successor (and we've seen how that has played out). Carroll went to USC right after that and his "rah-rah" style worked great in college (that and turning away from any NCAA violations his players may have been making). I consider 7-9 with Seattle last year to have been a moderate failure for team success, but it was a success in terms of 7-9 being enough to win a sorry division. He did manage to do it despite having a mediocre offense lacking an identity. I give Carroll 2 more years if his win-loss record doesn't improve, and 4 years if he wins soon. But if they win a year or two and then start losing, he'll lose the veterans with that style. Maybe he lasts longer than that if he changes his style, but I don't see Carroll as being a long term head coach in the NFL otherwise. ---- On any given Sunday any fantasy team can beat another, only to still lose Monday night.
Throwball Heroes_118522 Moderator Membership: Starter Joined: June 10 Total Posts: 5312 Favorite Team: Offline	Post Date: 06/15/11 14:07 Traditionally that division is weak, 8-8 or 9-7 can usually win the division. I agree if I were a vet, his style would wear thin. Maybe the players have bought into it, for how long is yet to be seen. I think they did overachieve in the playoffs defeating NO, but then falling to CHI. Hopefully they build on the "success" (if we can call 7-9 that) of last year and start towards a 9-7 or 10-6 season. I still see no clear cut winner in the NFC West. ---- Stephen - http://www.the6thfloor.com/category/fantasy-football-2/
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