March 15, 2005
Burress saga continues
Chris Robinson takes a jab at the Patriots for profiting from Super Bowl tickets, but what's more interesting is his first wind sprint:
Make no mistake, New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi was definitely trying to send a message to free-agent receiver Plaxico Burress last week. After some fruitless negotiations with Burress' agent, Michael Harrison, Accorsi made the surprising move of announcing on the team's website that the Giants no longer had any interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver. This came after Harrison rejected two surprisingly solid deals from the Giants, including a six-year, $24 million deal with an $8 million signing bonus.Personally, I think a six-year, $24 million deal with an $8 million signing bonus is too expensive for an inconsistent performer like Burress. Posted by James Trotta at March 15, 2005 8:33 PM
In most NFL circles, the belief is that such a deal (which slightly edges the contract Derrick Mason signed with the Baltimore Ravens) is the ceiling for Burress. But when Harrison rejected it, Accorsi ceased negotiations and issued his statement that they would no longer be pursuing Burress.Many feel Accorsi was trying to send a message: That Burress should rid himself of Harrison if he wants to get a deal done. Others believe Accorsi saw Harrison as dishonest – that he was trying to play the Giants against phantom interest from other teams to drive up the price on Burress. Whatever the case, Burress got the picture and fired Harrison, and is set to hire Drew Rosenhaus in the coming days. Don't be surprised if Rosenhaus gets a deal done with the Giants, even after all the fuss.
hey guys,
i do think that is kind of steep, if i was buress, i would have taken the 1 year deal. then renegociated my contract the next season. to ensure the depth. know what i am saying.
mr rivers va beach va
Posted by: steven l. rivers at March 16, 2005 9:44 AMI understand what ernie A. was trying to do by ending negotiations with
Plax, but we really do need him or another reciever of his stature. David Terrell is not enough to help out young Eli. Also what is the deal with the D-line, what moves to they plan on making? is Hovan in the Mix?
-Nupe
Posted by: John Nupe at March 17, 2005 12:43 AMI think signing Burress over Terrell could be a mistake, Terrell has far more upside and at half the price. Terrell also has something to prove where as Burress thinks hes already atop the wr class. Is terrell out of the picture for good?
Posted by: Padraig at March 17, 2005 9:14 AM