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Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:44 am EST

A 'serious and professional' Plaxico Burress isn't limping

By MJD

Courtesy of NBC New York, here's video of Plaxico Burress walking into a New York police station to turn himself in for putting a bullet into his own thigh. Plax is the taller gentleman getting out of the backseat.

See there? No limp. And they question this guy's toughness. He's walking on his own power into a police station. That's a bullet wound, son.

And for more non-information that sort of sounds like information, here's Plax's lawyer:

I love the fact that Plaxico is referred to as a "responsible professional" by the man defending him for shooting himself in the thigh at a nightclub. That takes a pair. That's like trampling and killing a man because you wanted to buy a $9 blender and then calling yourself a "responsible and ethical shopper."

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  1. Ken A
    1. Posted by Ken A Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    I can;y believe it !!!
    He should be suspended for stupidity.
  2. Larry
    2. Posted by Larry Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    Giants don't need him - Hixon's a better player anyway, and less of a distraction. If he can clean his act up we'll take him, but what an arse. Go G-Men!
  3. domenick2x
    3. Posted by domenick2x Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    Wow - so it's true, Plexiglass CAN deflect bullets!
    Eagles Green might just be his kryptonite...
  4. kcscpa_19064
    4. Posted by kcscpa_19064 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Burress is a douche
  5. Max_Powers
    5. Posted by Max_Powers Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    Too bad he didn't take one in the nads so he stops breeding.
  6. Tommy
    6. Posted by Tommy Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    What a moron. Go on with your gang banging self.
  7. Tommy
    7. Posted by Tommy Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    Too bad he and Vick couldn't be cellies.
  8. fivekidsdown
    8. Posted by fivekidsdown Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    That's a good lawyer right there. Just throw as many good-sounding words as possible: "professional, responsible, adult, serious, expeditiously" and let that whole mash of positive sounds coagulate into something that sounds like it means something good for your client. Plax will be fine, this lawyer fella is on top of things.
  9. Dan
    9. Posted by Dan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:36 pm EDT

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    Gotta love how in the Walmart story you linked to, they list some of the items that were for sale at the end of the story. Now that's hard-hitting yet sensitive journalism!
  10. Scott E
    10. Posted by Scott E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    The Giants should send Burress to the Cowboys just so we can watch the 3-way cat fight. Plus, he and Tank can sit around and shoot the knees- I mean breeze - about the latest is personal firearm technology. It's a win-win all the way around and I hear ammo is cheaper in Texas, too.
  11. William
    11. Posted by William Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Professionalism-The true meaning-Doing what is right off the field as doing what is right on the field!!! As I am Retired from the US army after 20 years...my actions off duty implied to the professional actions while on duty..now thats Professional!!! Having a firearm means either you are going to use it if you have too...We are talking about a Professional Football player...oh my mistake...a football player who doesn't know what Professional is. End of Story.
  12. Scott E
    12. Posted by Scott E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    You failed to mention that Plaxico did not play Sunday because he has an injured knee. Not sure if the knee and thigh are on the same leg or if he was not limping due to either "injury." Maybe he is a professional actor?
    Also, I wonder if he is on some kind of dance therapy for his knee. I always like to go dancing after a strained meniscus or torn ACL. It's kinda like my Swim the English Channel after Shoulder Separation therapy.
  13. Scott E
    13. Posted by Scott E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    William O. - Maybe he is gearing up for an after-football career in law enforcement. That would be professional of him. But then again....NAH!!
  14. mrpayperview06511
    14. Posted by mrpayperview06511 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    hahaha, i love the comment about too bad he didnt shoot himself in the nads...
  15. William
    15. Posted by William Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Hey Scott, you hit it right on the nose.
  16. Mike P
    16. Posted by Mike P Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    Post #1 Ken A, I agree with you, these so called pro athletes, continue to display their incredible stupidity. I mean everybody and their dog knows you do not take a firearm into any establishment where alcohol is served. These idiots are just children in an adults' body. Because they grew up playing a sport for a living and they are adored by the general public, they never grew up, never matured. They all need nanny to follow them around, to babysit them and breast feed when they are hungry!
  17. William
    17. Posted by William Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    This guy is making millions and is cherished for his stupidity and will be allowed to walk free and continue to make millions and the world wants to know why we are in recession...must be because of Professionalism.
  18. undacovabrutha
    18. Posted by undacovabrutha Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:28 pm EDT

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    brought gun for fear of bodily harm cany he just hire security for the night? Jeez a gun in a damn club? he lucky he didnt shoot someone else
  19. William
    19. Posted by William Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    If he did shoot somebody he would still plead not guilty and probably get away with it..It doesn't matter if he did it or anyone elsewho has millionsworking for them...money and being a superstar talks... the rest is just history
  20. Ray -
    20. Posted by Ray - Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    Plax go play with Shockey in New Orleans. Its a good place for a moron like you. Credit to all the Giants for not letting this idiot distract their play. The Giants dont need you . If I was the owner Id pay you what I owed you for the remainder of your contract to go play elsewhere. Begone moron.
  21. JohnnyBlue
    21. Posted by JohnnyBlue Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    As stupid as Plax is, it is pretty damn impressive to only walk with a slight limp after a bullet went clean thru your thigh. The guy is walking right now like he could suit up if needed in the playoffs. No doubt he is tuff.
    But this is actually a blessing for the Giants who continue to take on the persona of their QB, whose qualities everyone knocked a year ago. They prepare, they execute, and they step up in a big spot. Say what you want about Eli, the guy is a winner. No matter how bad a game he is having, he usually lights it up when it matters most. The man quietly goes about his business week in and week out.
  22. domenick2x
    22. Posted by domenick2x Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    David, I don't think anyone has claimed the bullet went 'clean through'. I'm guessing he grazed it, and some limited first aid was sufficient to limit the bleeding.
    If it went through a large chunk of muscle, he'd be done for the year. Reports say he's close to being able to play...
  23. AL R
    23. Posted by AL R Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    what ajoke if he is not suspended for the rest of the season then that zero tolerrance the nfl is always talking about is bull&*&^ he has just completed a one man domestic violence spree this guy is ahundred times worst than mike vick ever was .personally ithink burgess has mental issues. does any one thinks this is all there something seriously wrong here maybe he was trying to kill himself if the shooting would of happened at his house people would say its sucide attempt suspend this mentally disturbed person before he really hurts himself
  24. Scott E
    24. Posted by Scott E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    How bad a dancer must you be to have to bring a gun into the club? Or does he have issues with the DJ's not playing his requests?
  25. mondo
    25. Posted by mondo Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    Why was the bullet chambered ? Why was the safety off ? How can you carry a piece & not know who to avoid shooting yourself. He is exactly why there is a 3.5 year mandatory sentence. TOO MANY DUMB A$$'s PACKIN !!

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