Plax's ankle

[BIGBLUE01]

Giants WR Burress to play Sunday with badly sprained right ankle

 

By TOM CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer

September 27, 2007

 

AP - Sep 26, 5:14 pm EDT

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress got some good news about his badly sprained right ankle.

 

The second opinion on the ankle showed it was nothing more than a bad sprain, and that Burress can continue his current course of treatment.

 

Burress will continue practicing on a limited basis about one day a week and intends to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium.

 

"When I feel good enough to go and practice, I'll practice," Burress said after watching Thursday's workout. "If I am sore, I'll have limited practice. I'll just gauge my soreness and manage it that way."

 

Burress was examined on Wednesday by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. His diagnosis of a serious sprain agreed with the diagnosis of Dr. Russ Warren, the Giants orthopedic surgeon.

 

 

Burress sprained the ankle in early August in training camp and reinjured it against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 16.

 

Ronnie Barnes, Giants vice president of medical services, said Burress will continue to receive electric stimulation on the ankle. The team also will explore other options, including changing his shoes or adding orthotics and braces.

 

"My goal is to get to the point where it is bearable on Sunday," said Burress, whose five touchdown catches leads the NFL along with Randy Moss of New England.

 

Burress has been a crucial part of the Giants' offense against the Eagles the past two years.

 

In the three games last season, he had 17 catches for 323 yards -- a 19-yard average -- and three touchdowns, including a winner in overtime in the second week of the season and two TDs in the wild-card playoff game. Since joining the Giants in 2005, the 6-foot-5 speedster has 25 catches for 473 yards and four TDs in the five games against Philadelphia.

 

 

 

This last part in bold, speaks volumes. This is why we need him. He does in fact, do very well against the Egirls.

 

[BIGBLUE01]

Good article Blue, I enjoyed that reading.....

[Treehugger]

It's not his ankle I'm worried about, it's his frickin' hands. He better be more focused this weekend.

[Lubeck]

Indeed, we can't win games with our #1 receiver only showing up for half the game.

[BIGBLUE01]

But what about his injuries? I mean, we all get down on him for playing somewhat lazy, but he's usually injured and still plays and plays well. ESPECIALLY against the egirls. Im not so sure its the not caring as opposed to being injured.

[ksm7]

Good article Blue, I enjoyed that reading.....

 

The Dog thinks this response to your own post is a significant cry for help...and so the Dog will make every attempt to not continue to point out your silliness, as the Dog now sees what is taking place and feels great pity...best of luck...

[BIGBLUE01]

The Dog thinks this response to your own post is a significant cry for help...and so the Dog will make every attempt to not continue to point out your silliness, as the Dog now sees what is taking place and feels great pity...best of luck...

 

Or, the dog can shut his frickin mouth when he isnt asked a question. I was joking around, and it aint none of your business anyway.