Who does Plax want throwing him the ball Eli or Big Ben?

Go out of their way to wax nostalgia about Eli.

In comment 13244941 djm said:

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Go out of their way to wax nostalgia about Eli.

Not sure I'd lump them together in that regard - Plax was certainly selfish, but he didn't have any animosity toward Eli, that was reserved to Tiki and Shockey.

Plax could have bailed in the 2008 post season but didn't.

I didn't think he would be the gamer he turned out to be.

I never blamed him for making a stupid mistake. Unfortunate that it happened in NYC.

In comment 13244946 Ivan15 said:

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Plax could have bailed in the 2008 post season but didn't. I didn't think he would be the gamer he turned out to be. I never blamed him for making a stupid mistake. Unfortunate that it happened in NYC.

I will never forget his monster game in the NFC Championship game against GB in 2007 playing on a badly injured ankle.

In comment 13244943 jcn56 said:

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In comment 13244941 djm said: Quote: Go out of their way to wax nostalgia about Eli. Not sure I'd lump them together in that regard - Plax was certainly selfish, but he didn't have any animosity toward Eli, that was reserved to Tiki and Shockey.

You're right I was going to amend my post. Plax threw his arms up a few times but wasn't nearly as animated or abusive as shockey was.

Best years were as a Giant and he won a title with us. I'd be surprised if he didn't choose Eli.

Everything I remember about his time w/ the Giants was only positive when it came to his and Eli's relationship.

Last year I went to a game, and Plax was there and he was on the field.

I was really surprised.

By his game-deciding catch in the Super Bowl that brought down the undefeated Pats. Why wouldn't he pick Eli.

Sure, they were very different personality wise, but I think both knew they needed each other to be successful

I remember Toomer grousing about the decision to give up on Collins and draft Eli, at the time he thought going with a rookie would hurt his chances of winning a SB. Eli sure proved that wrong

He is definitely one of my favorite Giants' WRs ever. I never shared the hatred towards him that a lot of other fans seem to have. The good always far outweighed the bad to me.

Both very talented football players who turned out to be less than assets to the NY Giants.

In comment 13244981 Blackbeard said:

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Both very talented football players who turned out to be less than assets to the NY Giants.

Strongly disagree (unless SB wins are irrelevant). Without Burress in GB, there almost definitely was no SB win in '08.

In comment 13244981 Blackbeard said:

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Both very talented football players who turned out to be less than assets to the NY Giants.

You're joking, right?

to bowl with a group of buddies. There was a long wait for lanes, so we used that time to get in a round of laser tag, because obviously.

Plax was in town for the ASG, along with a bunch of other people who were in the private section for an All-Star event. He ended up taking his son into our laser tag game.

I will never forget how amazing the irony felt...to be running around like a child, actively shooting guns with Plax on the island of Manhattan.

He was on the opposite team and we won. Ipso facto, I am a super bowl champion caliber athlete. Good day.

I'm sorry you missed the 2007 Super Bowl season, it was a lot of fun to watch

how close we came to Plax *not* becoming a Giant? the '05 offseason is when I first found BBI and it happened to end up as one of the most influential offseasons in team history (Plax, Pierce, McKenzie)

i came here for updates several times a day. i remember we had brought Plax in, but then he left with no deal and I was bummed because i thought that was that. but if memory serves, Plax then changed agents, came back, and we signed him. the rest is history.

i don't recall whether there were any other big name FA WR's, but i remember thinking Plax would be an excellent fit. on the other hand, I think both Pierce and Kendrell Bell were the "big name" FA MLBs.

In comment 13245004 TexasGmenFan said:

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how close we came to Plax *not* becoming a Giant? the '05 offseason is when I first found BBI and it happened to end up as one of the most influential offseasons in team history (Plax, Pierce, McKenzie) i came here for updates several times a day. i remember we had brought Plax in, but then he left with no deal and I was bummed because i thought that was that. but if memory serves, Plax then changed agents, came back, and we signed him. the rest is history.

At around 56:15 of this video, Ernie Accorsi has a good story about the courting of Plax.

Accorsi interview

Plax made some noise when he got out of prison about Eli never reaching out to him, but I think they always had a healthy respect for each other. Eli would always praise Plax's preparation and football smarts.

In comment 13244943 jcn56 said:

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In comment 13244941 djm said: Quote: Go out of their way to wax nostalgia about Eli. Couldn't have said it better. Plax was selfish in his own right - but never got the impression he threw eli under the bus. Shockey - absolutely. Not sure I'd lump them together in that regard - Plax was certainly selfish, but he didn't have any animosity toward Eli, that was reserved to Tiki and Shockey.

Eli to Plax was 2nd only to Brady to Moss in TDs over a decent stretch of like 3-4 seasons. Dont remember the exact time frame or # tho

Also did he win a ring in PIT? If not, again, it's kind of obvious / almost default he'd say Eli

In comment 13245014 DieHard said:

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In comment 13245004 TexasGmenFan said: Quote: how close we came to Plax *not* becoming a Giant? the '05 offseason is when I first found BBI and it happened to end up as one of the most influential offseasons in team history (Plax, Pierce, McKenzie) i came here for updates several times a day. i remember we had brought Plax in, but then he left with no deal and I was bummed because i thought that was that. but if memory serves, Plax then changed agents, came back, and we signed him. the rest is history. At around 56:15 of this video, Ernie Accorsi has a good story about the courting of Plax. Accorsi interview Plax made some noise when he got out of prison about Eli never reaching out to him, but I think they always had a healthy respect for each other. Eli would always praise Plax's preparation and football smarts.

wow, nice find! glad to see my memory is still semi-sharp at least in some areas :)

i asked him about eli. He was kind of tipsy and told me he loves the dude. Huge heart good guy, the best teammate. Then i asked him about barber he looked at me, laughed, and said whatever i told you about eli just think the opposite.

In comment 13245021 Tuckrule said:

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i asked him about eli. He was kind of tipsy and told me he loves the dude. Huge heart good guy, the best teammate. Then i asked him about barber he looked at me, laughed, and said whatever i told you about eli just think the opposite.

wow

Did he not have some issues when he got released or the Giants
just sign him . I mean the dude changed the dynamics of
the offense ... Roasting GB in the playoffs good times ..

Who was the one that threw the ball when he made the greatest catch of his entire career?

I remember about Plaxico was that he was an eagles killer. Jim Johnson had no answer for him. He was fun to watch

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i asked him about eli. He was kind of tipsy and told me he loves the dude. Huge heart good guy, the best teammate. Then i asked him about barber he looked at me, laughed, and said whatever i told you about eli just think the opposite.

That's a great story and I believe it.

But Plax was one of the pieces they couldn't replace. Changed the dynamic of the team when he shot himself

In comment 13245055 TrueBlue56 said:

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I remember about Plaxico was that he was an eagles killer. Jim Johnson had no answer for him. He was fun to watch

Good point

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In comment 13245004 TexasGmenFan said: Quote: how close we came to Plax *not* becoming a Giant? the '05 offseason is when I first found BBI and it happened to end up as one of the most influential offseasons in team history (Plax, Pierce, McKenzie) i came here for updates several times a day. i remember we had brought Plax in, but then he left with no deal and I was bummed because i thought that was that. but if memory serves, Plax then changed agents, came back, and we signed him. the rest is history. At around 56:15 of this video, Ernie Accorsi has a good story about the courting of Plax. Accorsi interview Plax made some noise when he got out of prison about Eli never reaching out to him, but I think they always had a healthy respect for each other. Eli would always praise Plax's preparation and football smarts.

There is a great George Young and Gil Brandt story at the 106: 01 section about drafting LT.

In comment 13245014 DieHard said:

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In comment 13245004 TexasGmenFan said: Quote: how close we came to Plax *not* becoming a Giant? the '05 offseason is when I first found BBI and it happened to end up as one of the most influential offseasons in team history (Plax, Pierce, McKenzie) i came here for updates several times a day. i remember we had brought Plax in, but then he left with no deal and I was bummed because i thought that was that. but if memory serves, Plax then changed agents, came back, and we signed him. the rest is history. At around 56:15 of this video, Ernie Accorsi has a good story about the courting of Plax. Accorsi interview Plax made some noise when he got out of prison about Eli never reaching out to him, but I think they always had a healthy respect for each other. Eli would always praise Plax's preparation and football smarts.

Great listen, thanks DieHard! I'll never forget that free agency period, I remember listening to updates on WFAN every night. "Plax is in the building right now!" "Plax is on his way to Minnesota" Craziness

I appreciate all he did before he shot himself. And it was way more than the SB TD. I remember he destroyed a good GB CB in a playoff game . Plus Plax worked hard as a WR on the field and played hurt and studied big time off the field . But in 2008, the Giants looked like they were the best team in the game by a wide margin. I remember thinking we could win a few SBs, they were that good . Bringing the gun into the nightclub changed the karma of this team for years and I'm still pissed

In comment 13244988 LI NHB said:

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to bowl with a group of buddies. There was a long wait for lanes, so we used that time to get in a round of laser tag, because obviously. Plax was in town for the ASG, along with a bunch of other people who were in the private section for an All-Star event. He ended up taking his son into our laser tag game. I will never forget how amazing the irony felt...to be running around like a child, actively shooting guns with Plax on the island of Manhattan. He was on the opposite team and we won. Ipso facto, I am a super bowl champion caliber athlete. Good day.

Logic checks out. Good on you.

In comment 13245169 Samiam said:

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I appreciate all he did before he shot himself. And it was way more than the SB TD. I remember he destroyed a good GB CB in a playoff game . Plus Plax worked hard as a WR on the field and played hurt and studied big time off the field . But in 2008, the Giants looked like they were the best team in the game by a wide margin. I remember thinking we could win a few SBs, they were that good . Bringing the gun into the nightclub changed the karma of this team for years and I'm still pissed

This is my attitude also. As the years have passed I've softened and now remember Plax for his great play here but for a good 3-4 years after 2008 I really looked down on the guy.

When I tell my kids one day about Plax I am sure I will only tell them the good with a quick passing mention of the bad.

In comment 13245169 Samiam said:

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I appreciate all he did before he shot himself. And it was way more than the SB TD. I remember he destroyed a good GB CB in a playoff game . Plus Plax worked hard as a WR on the field and played hurt and studied big time off the field . But in 2008, the Giants looked like they were the best team in the game by a wide margin. I remember thinking we could win a few SBs, they were that good . Bringing the gun into the nightclub changed the karma of this team for years and I'm still pissed

I never hated Plax... but him shooting himself was one hard pill to swallow. The 2008 season looked so special, and I think he stole at least 1 more SB run from the Giants.