Plaxico Burress not likely to be in Pittsburgh

[3074326]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs04/news/story?id=1974196

He's my favorite receiver. :(

It'll clear some caproom for the Steelers, and give another team one hell of a receiver. I wish he'd stay. Like he said though, he wasn't really helping the offense too much. That's too bad, he's one of the most talented receivers in the game.

Discuss.

[Simple Man]

Same with The Bus, He said he will probably retire after the season. Hines Ward said most of the team was in tears and during a interview Ward was busting out in tears.

[hex135]

Meh. Send Plex to the Raiders to take over Rice's spot (gotta stay faithful to my team). Other than that, I'm kinda indifferent. Not surprising to see The Bus leaving. He's an amazing RB, too bad he couldnt go out on top.

[jpj]

That sucks :( I hope everyone in New England gets the plague :angry:




/resentful++

[iliketoplaydrums10111]

I liked Plaxico, it's true, he's a great player but didn't do much for the offense

Make him go to the Falcs' or the Chiefs (my fav. teams)

[Yamaha2k3]

That's going to be a huge blow for the Pittsburgh. Plaxico is such a great receaver and it's going to be hard to fill their shoes.

[Against Miik!]

Meh. Send Plex to the Raiders to take over Rice's spot (gotta stay faithful to my team). Other than that, I'm kinda indifferent. Not surprising to see The Bus leaving. He's an amazing RB, too bad he couldnt go out on top.

He did go out on top, sort of. He had, if you ask me, one of the best seasons of his career. If he had started every game and kept his pace, he would be the leagues leading rusher. I think he should stay, because even without Burress, the Steelers have a legitiment chance of being in super bowl next year, after Big Ben grows up.

[The JoZ]

Memo to Nick Saban: Make a deal with this guy, now.

[3074326]

Look at his stats in 2002, the man is one of the most talented receivers in the game when he's healthy. Whichever team gets him will improve greatly. I just hope it's not the Patriots...

I honestly don't know why the Steelers didn't get him more involved with the offense. He knows his talent, and he wasn't too cocky about it.. I don't blame him for wanting to leave, but I would find it extremely hard to leave a team that's obviously growing with each game.

[Against Miik!]

The Patriots don't need him. I think he would just mess things up. That recieving core they have is so underrated. They may not put up big stats, but the all get involved, which is mostly Tom Brady, and they make big plays when they need to. The Patriots are a perfect team. Burress should go somewhere like Kansas City where they really just need that one more ingredient in there offense. KC has more problems to take care of, but I think Burress would do for them what TO did for Phili.

[3074326]

Haha, I don't think he'll go to the Pats. I was just kind of saying.. haha. I really have no idea where he'll go. I'd like to think that he'd want to go to a decent team at least, but somewhere where he'd be in the offense.

KC should focus on getting a defense, I think their offense is good enough.

[The_Shredder]

KC should focus on getting a defense...

- Understatement of the century.

[Against Miik!]

Or San Diego. That would be great. Who do they have now, Tim Dwight and Kevin Dyson I thinK? Well they suck, so Burress would be good.

[Johnny B. Good]

Same with The Bus, He said he will probably retire after the season. Hines Ward said most of the team was in tears and during a interview Ward was busting out in tears.
All that makes me want to cry too, with everyone leaving

[IsItLuck?]

Or San Diego. That would be great. Who do they have now, Tim Dwight and Kevin Dyson I thinK? Well they suck, so Burress would be good.

Dyson got cut i believe. He will go to the chargers. If not, Joe Gibbs in washington will pick him up. But then the chargers will most likely get braylon edwards as a draft pick. HOPEFULLY ONE OR THE OTHER.

[The JoZ]

Dyson got cut i believe. He will go to the chargers. If not, Joe Gibbs in washington will pick him up. But then the chargers will most likely get braylon edwards as a draft pick. HOPEFULLY ONE OR THE OTHER.

Joe Gibbs might want a better QB before going for Burress.

Not that Burress would be a bad addition to the Redskins, but unless he really thinks Ramsey can lead the team well enough, then he ought to cut Brunell and find someone else, ASAP.

I still think Saban would be wise to look into him. If the top Dolphins recievers included Burress, a healthy David Boston, a healthy Marty Booker, Chris Chambers and McMichael at Tight End...well, that would be a hell of an attack, if their O-line steps up to protect Feeley.

Ah but I'm counting my chickens before they hatch, so I'll quit dreaming :p

[IvortheEngineDriver]

Come on! Burress sucks, he's been a huge dissapointment and is a whiner.

Steelers need to sign Rod Gardner from the Redskins and line him up next to Ward. Keep Randel El in the slot and draft a WR in the 2nd round. Steelers need a GOOD TE, That TE from Stanford, I think Pitt is gonna take him. I think Lee Mays could develop into a good WR, but there is plenty of more talented WR than Burress.

If I was Cowher, I would make a play for a 3rd or 4th WR on another team and give up a 4-5th rounder for him...like Peerless Price in ATL (who will be cut. Yeah, he's been sucking in ATL, but he's a #2, not a #1. Compliment him with Ward and he'll be great) or Charles Lee from TB. Trust me guys, Burress will be an afterthought whereever he goes.

[ThePatient]

He'd look damm good in a Ravens uniform if they can't pry Moss away from the Vikings. :)

[Dr Funkenstein]

I don't think Burress''l be going to the pats. He seems like he wants to be 'the guy' of the receiving core. Belichek won't want a player like that. As a dolphins fan I don't think he'd be worth it. We already have a pretty good receiving core (if healthy) and I think there are other things that would be better spending money on (QB, RB, OL, maybe a young DL) etc. Perhaps the giants will go for him to help Manning along.

[Illmatic]

He could land in San Diego (who could use a reciever like him), but I'm just throwing names out there.

[IvortheEngineDriver]

Joe Gibbs might want a better QB before going for Burress.

Not that Burress would be a bad addition to the Redskins, but unless he really thinks Ramsey can lead the team well enough, then he ought to cut Brunell and find someone else, ASAP.

I still think Saban would be wise to look into him. If the top Dolphins recievers included Burress, a healthy David Boston, a healthy Marty Booker, Chris Chambers and McMichael at Tight End...well, that would be a hell of an attack, if their O-line steps up to protect Feeley.

Ah but I'm counting my chickens before they hatch, so I'll quit dreaming :p
Nah...I think Ramsey is a good QB and Gibbs should have went with him from the start.

The Dolphins could use Burress, but he's a possession guy. He doesn't have great speed, but he's tall (6'6, I believe) so, he could become like a 80 catch, 1100 yard 7 TD guy. Chambers is a speed guy. I think Boston and Booker are gone...I think the Dolphins have more pressing needs than WR...OL, like you mentioned, is a HUGE problem as is DL, LB, S, RB, QB

Hell, the Dolphins are a mess!

[pikester]

The Ravens could realllly use a WR.

[3074326]

Come on! Burress sucks, he's been a huge dissapointment and is a whiner.


Yeah, he sucked really bad when he had over 1300 receiving yards. Also forgot about the average reception of about 20 yards this year..

[hex135]

San Diego would be a good place for him, if Brees performs again like he did this season

[The JoZ]

Nah...I think Ramsey is a good QB and Gibbs should have went with him from the start.

The Dolphins could use Burress, but he's a possession guy. He doesn't have great speed, but he's tall (6'6, I believe) so, he could become like a 80 catch, 1100 yard 7 TD guy. Chambers is a speed guy. I think Boston and Booker are gone...I think the Dolphins have more pressing needs than WR...OL, like you mentioned, is a HUGE problem as is DL, LB, S, RB, QB

Hell, the Dolphins are a mess!

As of this moment, both Boston and Booker are on their roster, so I have no idea what you're talking about, saying they are gone.

Miami finished this year with the AFC's 6th best defense, and 8th best overall, so the defense does not concern me nearly as much.

I would love to see them get a better RB and QB, but honestly, I think given the chance to improve, Feeley might not be half bad. The same goes for Sammy Morris, a guy who had been a backup fullback as long as I can remember, who was thrust into the RB slot. He finished with 523 yards on the year, which isn't half bad considering he only started 8 games this year.

A wideout might not be Miami's biggest concern, but adding a guy like Burress would not be detrimental to the club.

[IvortheEngineDriver]

As of this moment, both Boston and Booker are on their roster, so I have no idea what you're talking about, saying they are gone.

Miami finished this year with the AFC's 6th best defense, and 8th best overall, so the defense does not concern me nearly as much.

I would love to see them get a better RB and QB, but honestly, I think given the chance to improve, Feeley might not be half bad. The same goes for Sammy Morris, a guy who had been a backup fullback as long as I can remember, who was thrust into the RB slot. He finished with 523 yards on the year, which isn't half bad considering he only started 8 games this year.

A wideout might not be Miami's biggest concern, but adding a guy like Burress would not be detrimental to the club.
What I was refering to was that Saban wants a new look and both Boston and Booker are going to demand money, which the Dolphins will want to spend elsewhere. Yes, they are on the roster now, but once Free Agency starts, I see both of them leaving. I hear Booker might go back to Chicago and Boston, will just be cut, but Boston could stay. But either one or both will go.

Miami's D was that good, yes, but they have serious problems. First, Patrick Surtain, is going to demand huge money and I hear might be traded for extra draft picks. Sam Madison is 31 and wasn't as good as he has been. The Dolphins don't have real depth there in the secondary, so that could be a concern. Also, with poor drafts, Dolphins are VERY weak in the LB corps. You shouldn't have to rely on a 36 year old (Seau) to be your starting OLB. I think they scraped by due to Jim Bates, who is underrated, IMO. Next year, if they don't add depth and lose a player like Zach Thomas or Larry Chester (especially with Tim Bowens back might forcing him to retire), they are pretty ****ed.

When it comes to the O side, I think you are right. Feely could be real good, though, he wasn't worth a 2nd rounder. Fiedler wasn't a gamebreaker, but he won games and was semi-consistent. They could have drafted a QB or develop Sage Rosenfelds, who I hear, might contend for a starting QB in camp. Obviously, the Running game left a lot to be desired. Yes, Sammy Morris did well, but he's a Special Team guy, you don't want him to be the starting running back. Personally, I would draft Cedric Benson, have him back up Lamar Gordon (who Martz gave up on and could be very good) and bring in Morris as a 3rd down, change of pace. Also, I think ESPN said that Rod Konrad, the FB, might not be back at FB next year, so Morris might have to be the starting FB.

BTW, when I said Burress sucked, I was talking about his attitude. I've never been a fan of him and I thought Pitt should have drafted Pennington that year (doesn't matter now, but it did until this year). and with Burress, since he had 1300 yards, his stats have degressed (even with the 20 yard avg. this year, he still is injury prone). I think he has the talent, but Pitt can easily find a replacement. I rather see Pitt get better talent at WR and CB than waste the money on Burress.

[Simple Man]

Just get out..

[The JoZ]

What I was refering to was that Saban wants a new look and both Boston and Booker are going to demand money, which the Dolphins will want to spend elsewhere. Yes, they are on the roster now, but once Free Agency starts, I see both of them leaving. I hear Booker might go back to Chicago and Boston, will just be cut, but Boston could stay. But either one or both will go.

Unless they have big name guys in mind to replace them, I think they probably are worth the money. I mean, I'm not making that decision, but still. I think Boston deserves at least one season, healthy, with the Phins before they cut him or trade him or anything...

Miami's D was that good, yes, but they have serious problems. First, Patrick Surtain, is going to demand huge money and I hear might be traded for extra draft picks. Sam Madison is 31 and wasn't as good as he has been. The Dolphins don't have real depth there in the secondary, so that could be a concern. Also, with poor drafts, Dolphins are VERY weak in the LB corps. You shouldn't have to rely on a 36 year old (Seau) to be your starting OLB. I think they scraped by due to Jim Bates, who is underrated, IMO. Next year, if they don't add depth and lose a player like Zach Thomas or Larry Chester (especially with Tim Bowens back might forcing him to retire), they are pretty ****ed

Surtain is the only guy they got in the Pro Bowl this year, I believe, so I want to see him stick around, even if he's a bit more expensive. They definetly do need to work on increasing their depth, I do agree to that

When it comes to the O side, I think you are right. Feely could be real good, though, he wasn't worth a 2nd rounder. Fiedler wasn't a gamebreaker, but he won games and was semi-consistent. They could have drafted a QB or develop Sage Rosenfelds, who I hear, might contend for a starting QB in camp. Obviously, the Running game left a lot to be desired. Yes, Sammy Morris did well, but he's a Special Team guy, you don't want him to be the starting running back. Personally, I would draft Cedric Benson, have him back up Lamar Gordon (who Martz gave up on and could be very good) and bring in Morris as a 3rd down, change of pace. Also, I think ESPN said that Rod Konrad, the FB, might not be back at FB next year, so Morris might have to be the starting FB

At this point, I just want a good consistant QB and good consistant RB (who doesn't?) so who they are really doesn't matter to me. If Sage tried for, and got the starting job, then great for him. If Sage wants to give it a go, I see no reason why Saban shouldn't at least give him a shot...

BTW, when I said Burress sucked, I was talking about his attitude. I've never been a fan of him and I thought Pitt should have drafted Pennington that year (doesn't matter now, but it did until this year). and with Burress, since he had 1300 yards, his stats have degressed (even with the 20 yard avg. this year, he still is injury prone). I think he has the talent, but Pitt can easily find a replacement. I rather see Pitt get better talent at WR and CB than waste the money on Burress.

*shrug* :thumb:

[Cambodia]

Isn't Pittsburgh going to franchise him?

If not...I would like see him in Miami. You know they won't stay a bad team for long, all they need is an offense and they're ready to go. He and Shaq could hang out.

[3074326]

If he doesn't want to be in Pittsburgh, I doubt they're going to franchise him.

If they franchise any player, it'll either be Roethlisberger or Hines Ward.

[The JoZ]

My money would be on Roethlisberger...

[3074326]

Mine too.

[Simple Man]

Mine too.