While trying to work out a plea deal, a report claims that Plax was willing to do a year in jail for possessing a gun in a New York City nightclub without a carry permit. The District Attorney, according to the NY Post, is demanding two years.
Negotiations in the gun-possession case against ex-Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress — who accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Midtown nightclub last November — fell apart earlier this year after prosecutors insisted he do two years’ state time on a plea to a lesser gun charge, the DA told The Post.
Career over? Burress turns 32 in less than three weeks, and in a worst-case scenario where he does a two years in jail, you’re looking at attempting a comeback at the age of 34. (Don’t forget about whatever suspension Goodell tacks on following reinstatement.) For the glass half-full crowd, Burress has never been a workout warrior or a speedster, but has mostly relied upon footwork, height, and great hands to be a successful wide receiver. If he comes out of the clink in shape at 34, he’ll probably get a couple looks, and in a best case scenario, maybe he has a 50-catch season left in him. Projecting the careers of WRs is difficult - Marvin Harrison’s unemployed at 36, Derrick Mason just retired at 35, and Drew Bennett did the same at 30.
And yes, we still feel the same way about Burress as we did back in December.
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