Double Standards? Alston says Burress's sentence is harsh considering the way another New Yorker in illegal posession of a firearm was hailed as a hero just a week ago:. I agree with much of what it says. There is little doubt that Mr. Augusto is a hero. He defended his store, and more importantly, one of his employees, from armed thugs.
What's good with NFL players shooting themselves. The comparison made sense. After all, if there's anyone out there who could possibly understand what Talib was going through, it was Burress, who shot himself in the leg at a New York nightclub back in Although Burress doesn't talk about the incident too often, he did take some time recently to explain exactly what happened on the night he shot himself.
My friends and I stood at the bar for like five minutes, and the place was packed wall to wall. The security guy suggested we go upstairs, where we could get a table and chill and it wouldn't be so crazy. So we did, and he led the way. The stairway was narrow and dark and everything was black. I had a drink in my left hand and I was walking right behind the security guard. The music was loud and I could feel the bass thumping the stairs under my feet.
So we did, and he led the way. I had a drink in my left hand and I was walking right behind the security guard. The music was loud and I could feel the bass thumping the stairs under my feet. But I could barely see and I guess I missed a step and my foot slipped. My gun came unhooked from my belt and went sliding down my right pant leg. My instant reaction was to catch it before it hit the floor, and I reached down with my right hand to grab it.
And I guess my finger hit right on the trigger, because it went off. So I thought everything was cool. I was wearing a pair of Converse Chuck Taylors, and the toe was completely red, covered in blood.
In the kind of heartfelt emotion that can only come from being away from family for so long, Burress soaked up the reunion with his loved ones. He looked like a giddy kid, even finding a few touching minutes to play with his two dogs. It's a beautiful day to be reunited with my family.
I want to go home and spend some quality time with them. As far as football is concerned, if and when everything gets settled, when they get back on the field, I'll be ready. Shortly after walking out of the Oneida Correctional Facility around 9 a. After spending more than an hour at the hotel with his family, Burress -- who was followed by a camera crew that was with the family -- spent a few minutes playing with his two dogs in front of the hotel while an SUV was loaded with luggage.
Burress looked incredibly happy and humbled. He played peek-a-boo with his daughter while she was sitting inside the car and he was standing outside before later hopping into the back seat with his children.
Drew Rosenhaus, Burress' agent, said earlier on Monday morning that his client would travel to his home in South Florida and immediately begin training with other football players to begin his NFL comeback.
Rosenhaus, who jumped into Burress' arms moments after he walked out of the prison, also said Burress isn't ruling out a possible reunion with the New York Giants. As far as the Giants, my personal opinion is he wouldn't rule them out.
I certainly wouldn't. I am here to help him pick the best spot and get the very best contract. And that is what we will do. Brandon Jacobs , one of Burress' best friends on the Giants, said last Thursday that "there is no chance Plaxico Burress is a New York Giant after he comes home" and that the wide receiver was looking for a fresh start, perhaps with the Philadelphia Eagles.
However, on Monday, Jacobs was a tad hesitant to close the door completely on a Plaxico-Giants sequel but did reiterate that Burress will have options. He mentioned the Eagles, Saints, Rams and Colts as potential options. Several Giants players want Burress back with the team, which has missed the postseason the last two years without him. Coach Tom Coughlin has said that there hasn't been much discussion about a possible reunion. I am just happy that he is home with his family. All you have to do is throw him the ball and he'll be able to make the same kind of plays he was able to make before.
At a quick glance, Burress, who will turn 34 in August, appeared to be in good shape.
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