jranieli Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-b...o&type=lgns New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress appears to have avoided serious injury after his leg was grazed by a bullet in an accidental shooting Friday night, and two sources say he should be able to return to the field this season. “From everything I’ve heard, he was really lucky,” said a member of Burress’ family who had been told only general details about the event. Burress had already been ruled out of the Giants’ game Sunday against the Washington Redskins because of a hamstring injury before the incident, in which he reportedly shot himself by accident. “I don’t exactly know what happened with all of this, where he was or whether he had the gun or what,” another source said. “All I know is he’s supposed to be back in a couple of weeks.” This is the latest incident in what has been a disappointing season for Burress, who caught the game-winning touchdown pass for the Giants in their victory over New England in the Super Bowl last season. Since then, Burress has squabbled with the team over his contract. After getting a new deal the day the season opened, Burress has been suspended for one game and fined one week’s pay for multiple violations of team rules. He has been fined numerous times and was benched during one game. He sustained the hamstring injury in practice last week and missed all but the first series of the Giants’ victory at Arizona last Sunday. Burress has 35 catches for 454 yards and four touchdowns this season, putting him on pace for by far his worst season since joining the Giants in 2005. In 2004, he was limited to 35 catches for 698 yards and five touchdowns in his last season with Pittsburgh. As a rookie first-round pick with the Steelers in 2000, Burress had a career-low 22 receptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Back for the Dallas game then? I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 He is so fucking lucky that the bullet did not go through his leg or even his foot. It's probably some flesh wound but still what an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 He is so fucking lucky that the bullet did not go through his leg or even his foot. It's probably some flesh wound but still what an idiot. Lucky it didn't hit his artery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 You think the league will let him back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 You think the league will let him back in? Not sure, it was an accident plus don't many football players usually have guns on them for protection. Look how that player from Denver died last year plus Sean Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 You think the league will let him back in? Why wouldn't they? He shot himself by accident..these things do happen. It's not as bad as throwing money on strippers and then slapping them when you want it back, ala Pacman Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Why wouldn't they? He shot himself by accident..these things do happen. It's not as bad as throwing money on strippers and then slapping them when you want it back, ala Pacman Jones. If he didn't have a gun permit then he can be in trouble. Carrying a loaded gun into a club isn't exactly smiled upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 did it happen at a club? havent read that yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 If he didn't have a gun permit then he can be in trouble. Carrying a loaded gun into a club isn't exactly smiled upon. I'm going to assume he had a permit, I know NY and NJ's laws on legal guns are very strict. If it turns out to be a illegal gun, well then he's an idiot and should be punished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-cal dub Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 next week we'll learn he accidentally o.d.'ed on pain meds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 You'll never see him in a Giants uniform again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jints Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Do we even want him back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jints Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 did it happen at a club? havent read that yet He is married, and is injured.. what the hell is he doing in a Club in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-cal dub Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 We cant just cut him without taking a huge cap hit, unless his contract has something about that kind of conduct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 He is married, and is injured.. what the hell is he doing in a Club in the first place? but was he indeed in a club? again, i havent read that anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 seems to be the consensus that he was in a club probably shouldnt have been there but have any charges been pressed against him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Plaxico Burress was hospitalized last night after a loaded gun he was carrying accidentally fired, causing injuries to his leg that are not life-threatening, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The incident is believed to have occurred at a club in New York City, where Burress was reportedly with several teammates, the source said. Earlier on Friday Burress had been declared out of Sunday's game against the Redskins in Washington with a hamstring injury. The Giants have acknowledged the shooting and are expected to release a statement shortly. so he was believed to be at a club, but he was there with teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 He is married, and is injured.. what the hell is he doing in a Club in the first place? You mean a high paid professional athlete is cheating on his wife? SAY IT AIN'T SO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlb37 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 if he did in fact carry a loaded handgun into a club in NYC he has bigger problems than a hole in his leg. He is going to jail I think. I know he doesn't have a NY carry permit. Almost impossable to get unless former law enforcement. think it is mandatory jail otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 is he over 18? then im pretty sure he's allowed to go to a club. married or not. let's not force our own morals on others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jints Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hmm, Giants MB just deleted a post I made with the same topic... suspicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Patriot Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 if he did in fact carry a loaded handgun into a club in NYC he has bigger problems than a hole in his leg. He is going to jail I think. I know he doesn't have a NY carry permit. Almost impossable to get unless former law enforcement. think it is mandatory jail otherwise. I think that he has a personality problem. It seems that he firmly believes that he is a person who is above authorities (law- team rules- etc) and he can do anything that he wants. I believe that Jerry Reese will take the actions of him into consideration. Personally, if he guilty of a gun law violation, I hope that the NFL Commissioner takes appropriate action against this arrogant asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I heard he was hanging out with Jayson Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I think that he has a personality problem. It seems that he firmly believes that he is a person who is above authorities (law- team rules- etc) and he can do anything that he wants. I believe that Jerry Reese will take the actions of him into consideration. Personally, if he guilty of a gun law violation, I hope that the NFL Commissioner takes appropriate action against this arrogant asshole. yeah what an asshole, i wish he never joined the team and caught all those huge passes en route to a superbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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