Union, NFL still working on Plax deal
Not as quiet of a bye week as I would have imagined, but the drama seems to be drawing to a close as we get ready to plop in front of the TV on Sunday and actually just watch a football game or two.
There are numerous reports that the suspension of Plaxico Burress is close to being settled by the NFLPA and the NFL (you should know this is not a negotiation between Burress and the Giants).
"Still in discussions," NFLPA spokesman Carl Francis told me a few ninutes ago.
Apparently the deal they're working on would cut the fine in half from its original $235 grand, still have Burress miss the Seattle game, and not allow the Giants to touch his signing bonus. The suits who are working on an agreement could still be at it during the weekend -- "Not sure" Francis said when I asked if they'd take a break until Monday -- but it doesn't sound like we'll have anything concrete until early next week.
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I'm actually looking forward to this game, because we (hopefully) will get a good look at Manningham.
When is this going to stop? Thanks for the update, T-Rock. No rest for the weary.
How about plax proves what kind of team guy he is and takes the two week fine and plays the Seahawk game unpaid. That should work for the Giants and the fans