Cooling Their Jets on Plaxico

by John B on Jun 16, 2009 7:45 AM EDT

The Jets' interest in signing Plaxico Burress may be waning:

The Jets' interest in Burress has dissipated in the wake of their three-day veterans minicamp last week in which quarterback-turned-wide receiver Brad Smith and special teams ace Wallace Wright were impressive enough to ease the organization's concerns.

Smith's performance was especially encouraging. Wide receivers coach Henry Ellard thinks the former Missouri star has a bright future at the position after being a jack-of-all-trades in his first three seasons.

Although wide receiver David Clowney was a mild disappointment during the camp, the club remains intrigued with his speed.

The Jets believe that Smith, Wright and Clowney, coupled with steady veteran Jerricho Cotchery and underrated slot guy Chansi Stuckey, can get the job done by committee.

Furthermore, the club regards tight end Dustin Keller as a big wide receiver who can stretch the field and take advantage of mismatches with linebackers.

Coach Rex Ryan has repeatedly said he feels the Jets can win with their current corps of wide receivers. His formula for success is his defense, offensive line and running game.

Does anybody else remember how content the Jets said they were at quarterback when Kellen Clemens was lighting up the minicamp right before the Draft? Just because they want to focus on the ground game does not mean the team will just pass up an upgrade at receiver if it becomes available.

I do want Plaxico, but I trust the front office has a plan in place. The night before the Draft, reports leaked that Arizona would deal Anquan Boldin for a second round pick. I openly questioned why the Jets had not made that deal already, not realizing plans were in the works for the team to use that second rounder in a trade for Mark Sanchez.

Burress is one option. He is a good one, but there are other fish in the sea.

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They were saying the same thing last year before they found Farve

“Were happy with Chad and Kellen going forward” Eric Mangidiot

This is all a smoke screen so thill have more cards in their hands when they strike a deal for a big play receiver, or sign a guy like Hackett, Bennett, or some other scrub a team lets go

by Civardi on Jun 16, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions

the Jets are gonna be about running the ball and defense this year. They could definitely use a WR, the more skilled the better, but it better be a player who falls in line with the team. I hope Brad Smith continues to develop. The Jets should use him far more this year. And maybe let him throw a pass when he lines up as qb.

by Ozone on Jun 16, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions

plax has to go somewhere right?

unfortunately that place is probably jail lol
BUT lets just speculate here … say denver would actually trade Brandon Marshall (IMO i dont think they will but lets just go with it) what do you think the jets would offer?
lets the starting ground be at least a first rounder (and hopefully a started on D, god knows we need those! lol)

"Have you ever heard of the emancipation proclamation?"
- "I don't listen to hip-hop"

"Born like this / Into this"

by BroncoJoe311 on Jun 16, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

marshall’s repuation precedes him no matter his production…prima donna wrs are fallilng out of vogue quicker than voguing did itself…good coaches dont want some manscapingm headlilne focused, drama queen clogging up the local sports section with their antics

by Ozone on Jun 17, 2009 4:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Prima Donna WRs are falling out of vogue? The last two Super Bowls had Plax on the Giants, Boldin on the Cardinals. Plus when a player changes teams you’d never know how he might change. Just look at Randy Moss in NE, he hasn’t caused any trouble.

Plus theres no such thing as bad publicity, publicity is publicity.

by Mark D on Jun 18, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

THERE IS such a thing as bad publicity...

Plax is a shit teammate, and he was bad with the steelers too…How many times was he fined with the giants? I heard today that the number was 50. No one wants to play with a guy who only cares about himself and not the team other than douches who think the same way. Moss has cleaned up his act a bunch. He still takes plays off though at times though. I also wouldnt put Boldin in the same category as these other “players”.

by Ozone on Jun 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

First off, the Jets would never get Plax anyway. He was always a problem in Pittsburgh because of the type of player he was, I’ll give you that. In the end, all that matters is Sunday, and Plax can preform on any given sunday and put up the numbers. I’ve never seen Burress on a sunday not play up to his level.

Tom Coughlin is the coach of the Giants, and is infamous for giving out a gratitious number of fines.

Also it was obvious once Plax was suspended that the Giants were a completley different team.

by Mark D on Jun 20, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Im glad we agree Plax has a huge attitude problem…but that kind of player will divide locker rooms and eat away at the team from the inside. In a way it is “all about Sunday”, but you are overlooking that the rest of the week has a huge impact on how the team will perfom come game day. Plax doesnt give a shit about that either. Coughlin may run a tight ship, but I never heard of other players with as many fines, and being habitually late to practice is a rule that will drive any coach crazy. The loss of Burress was of a considerable impact to the giants because he was an integral part of their offensive philosophy. They didnt have anyone who could fill his role (Hixon tried for a bit and actually did well early on) and as a result other teams could gameplan against them more effectively. Plax is not part of the Jets obviously so he’s not part of “what they want to do” as an offense. Not adding him will not have the negative impact that the giants had from losing him.

by Ozone on Jun 20, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I think your overrating Plaxs trouble in the locker room. If he was really a cancer a lot of the players would have come out at some point against him. The Giants would have dropped him sooner. Most of the reports from the Giants I read was that they would want to give him a second chance. Plus when was the last time a locker room cancer helped win a SB with a team?

by Mark D on Jun 21, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Everything I’ve heard about Arizona and Boldin is that since Arizona has him under contract they aren’t in a rush to trade him and are looking for a deal comparable to the Roy Williams deal.

by Mark D on Jun 17, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions

Got to get PLAX.

A yo,I hope this is a smoke screen ,Tannenbaum better not fuck this up!Plax is hungry to get back and play he’s got something to prove and wants to get back with he’s life, he is the missing link to take Coles place. OVER AND OUT BOMBERJET!!!!

by bomberjet on Jun 18, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions

give me a call when Plax is “hungry” enough to get his ass to practice on time consistently. This isnt Madden football. I dont want guys like Burress in the Jets locker room, I want the antithesis of his attitude.

by Ozone on Jun 18, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions

A yo, why you hating OZONE? I respect what you saying, PLAX got no choice but to walk straite it’s a good time to get this dude PLAX is ripe pickings now . REX will put him in his place mark my word PLAX will show up for practice, we need this dude OZONE he is a proven W.R like JERRICHO gang green cant pass this up we will have one of best and dangerous receiving corps in the NFL. The JETS better jump on PLEX cause the PATRIOTS will. OVER AND OUT BOMBERJET!!!!!!!

by bomberjet on Jun 19, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

What makes you so sure?

REX will put him in his place mark my word PLAX will show up for practice

Even Tom Coughlin’s repeated monetary fines were not enough to keep Plax from being late to meetings etc… It’s a team meeting, your participation is required. It’s a RULE, that Plax kept breaking. So WHAT, difference would Rex make? Sure, Plax may be a saint for a few weeks but as time goes on, his sainthood will fade. Afterall, Plax has played for two no-nonsense coaches in his career in Cowher and Coughlin, but with the same results!

IMO, it would seem logical that Plax would want to distance himself from NY entirely. Besides, his presence may do more harm than good.

by Hootman on Jun 20, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Im glad you are Jet fan, bomber, you seem like a fun guy. But I think you are overlooking a lot of Plax’s negative qualities and the importance of team unity. Also, what about the fact the Roger Goodell is likely to suspend Plax for a portion of the season regardless of his legal outcome. As far as Rex goes, ESPECIALLY with a new coach, you want a stable team environment. The team is not that “attached” to Ryan, so a player like Burress has an even better chance to divide the locker room with his antics.

by Ozone on Jun 20, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Mark my word.

A yo, HOOT: I understand why you mad, my brother is a BIG BLUE fan too, you guy’s lost a great receiver, I will be pisses too if I was down with BIG BLUE’,but I’m down with GANG GREEN . Yea you wright about Plax breaking the rules but enough is enough and he know’s that he is facing a serious charge and one he can’t beat -a non license gun plus brig en it in a club is a no-no especially in N.Y, he’s got to be a man now and face the music , PLAX is in the system know ,the N.Y court system it’s no cake walk, I wish him luck .Plax is not a bad person he made bad de scions on and off the field he’s only human, it’s time to change if not? it’s over for Plax . OVER AND OUT BOMBERJET!!!!! A yo, OZONE you got a point on what Plax was then, but what is he now, there’s only one way to find out no disrespect fuck the bull shit sign this dude, if he make’s out good with his gun charge keep Plax in N.Y!.>> Home of the JETS!!!!!! OVER AND OUT BOMBERJET! BOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!

by bomberjet on Jun 20, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

It's not that i'm mad

But more of along the lines of WTF? What part don’t these players understand? Like Plax, Pacman or even Marshall. Though they have varying degrees of negatives, it’s the habitual repeatedness that you question. Anyone can change, but who’s willing to give them that chance? What if they don’t? It’s a risky proposition to take on, but at what price?

If Plax was to sign on with the Jets, i could probably gurantee that anything remotely resembling a negative, will be magnified by atleast 10×. It’s NY, they’re not going to sweep it under the rug. It wouldn’t be fair to the Jets (as team) to be on the back page all the while Plax would be on the front, for the wrong reasons! A distraction just waiting to happen, if or when?!!!

by Hootman on Jun 21, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions