This dude is out of control....Seriously... New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress' drama filled season may slowly be coming to an end. The New York Giants wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the right thigh Friday night, not long after being ruled out of Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins with a hamstring injury in the same leg.
Here is how the story is being reported....
Burress, 31, was allegedly trying to enter Manhattan night club "LQ" with teammate Antonio Pierce when they were stopped by security guards. Burress then admitted to the guards that he was carrying a gun. He then allegedly went over to a secluded area with a guard and took the gun out. Burress apparently started trying to unload the gun and bobbled it. An accidental shot went off and went through his leg. Security then tried to call an ambulance, but Burres said told them not to. He took himself to Cornell Medical Center, where he spent the night and was released at 2 p.m. Saturday after being treated. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Now, there are numerous reports that Burress has a concealed-weapon permit from the state of Florida that expired in May 2008. However, the states of New York and New Jersey do not recognize permits from Florida, so Burress could indeed be charged in the incident. Since the incident, Burress has retained a New York defense attorney to represent him.
One thing that just isn't sticking well with me is that I find it hard to believe that the entire Giants organization is clueless as to what has happened. Giants general manager Jerry Reese said Sunday that he had yet to speak to Burress. He states, and I quote, "I reached out to him I did not get a return phone call."
So far this has been a troubled year for Burress who signed a five-year, $35 million contract hours before the season opened in September. The signing came after an unsettling off-season which Burress was fined $25,000 for refusing to practice during a mandatory mini-camp in June. In addition he also missed most of training camp with a sprained ankle. The 31-year-old was also suspended for a game and fined $117,500 for missing a team meeting due to what he called a "family emergency"(taking his daughter to school) and failing to notify the team of his absence. He also was fined $45,000 by the NFL in October after a game against the 49ers, when he abused an official and tossed a ball into the stands.
What is the future for Burress in New York? It seems that the Giants organization would be taking a major chance on keeping the star receiver next season, although he is a great player, one lingering question will be can he be depended on as a player.
From off season to the current season, so far Burresss acts as if he is living in a world of his own. Why is it that athletes feel the need to carry guns? Unfortunately with all of the compiled drama from Burress, this incident will now lead to an investigation from the NFL on whether Burress violated its Personal Conduct Policy, which could then lead to a suspension. With this recent incident just piling upon the previous ones, its true yet sad to say that Plaxico Burress' controversial year has just taken a turn for the worse.
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Damn Son! P. Burress is the new Cheddar Bob! Seriously he's developing a very troubling patern of behavior. There comes a time in every man's life where he needs the help of his father. This could be your paternal father, a mentor, or your Heavenly Father. Burress doesn't come off like a bad guy but his head may have gotten big. He realizes that he doesn't have to practice in order to produce on the field and complacency may be setting in. He's enjoyed success on every level of the game but has to realize that we live in a what have you done for me lately world. And no matter how much good you do, people cling to the bad! So Mr. Burress, stop the madness because you have HOF talent but will you make HOF decisions?
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