Questions of due process, Faustian bargains and even the Second Amendment aren't exactly what most fans sign up for when they buy the face paint and fire up the grill. In fact, the whole Plaxico Burress mess is enough to make a person long for the days of indecisive quarterbacks waffling over comebacks. So where do we stand?
In an ESPN Chicago poll nearly two weeks ago, 75 percent of voters said they wanted the Bears to sign Burress. A few days later, SportsNation as a whole offered the same answer, in slightly less emphatic terms.
- SportsNation may want Plaxico Burress, but when it comes to how many games he'll actually play in the NFL this season, it's any voter's guess.
- And if you want a perfect visual aid on why we're talking about this story, check out the 50-50 split on which would take priority if a voter's team needed a wide receiver: Burress' on-field talent or off-field baggage.
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“Roger Goodell needs to keep this guy out for now. Plax needs to have his day in court and pay any debt that he might owe to society before he is allowed to play.
” -- jacunn2000
“Let's get this trial delayed till March, get Plax signed with the Bears, win us a Super Bowl and then see how it all plays out.
” -- diamondheel
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