How would you have handled the Plaxico Burress situation?
The Giants had to do what they had to do. They’d given him opportunities and chances, and he just kind of outdid his welcome here. We appreciate Plaxico for his seasons here — the way he played and helping us win a championship. For that, I will, and the Giants will, always be grateful. But it was just time to go. Too many distractions, too much going on. It’s a shame. I talked to him before he was released and caught up. Haven’t been able to get him on the phone since (his release). I’ve been reaching out. But I’m sure I’ll get a chance to talk to him real soon. He missed some time last season and, clearly, you weren’t the team you were the year prior. Can your current crop of receivers get it done? I really like our receiving corps, because these guys work hard. They study. They’re great guys who wanna play well. Steve Smith has done great stuff catching balls for us. (Domenik) Hixon’s been catching touchdowns. We have (David) Tyree back, and (Sinorice) Moss. Kevin Boss is a tight e
