As we all know Plaxico is an idiot. I won't even waste time linking out to one of the dozens of instances that validate the previous sentence. However, his attorney is not an idiot, and was able get his client's case moved back until February. The legal dance move has likely enabled Plaxico Burress to play during the 2009 NFL season. I am not going to ramble on about whether Burress should be in jail or for how long amidst this morning's latest headlines.
What got my attention was an email read over the air proposing the idea of how the Vikings should consider signing Plaxico Burress if Brett Favre puts on a purple jersey this season. The premise being they would both be under one-year contracts and offer the Vikings a better shot at winning the Super Bowl this season. Not a bad idea if you ask me and something that should gain more steam in the coming weeks once Favre makes up his mind.
The NFC North is filled with story lines heading into the 2009 NFL season so nothing would surprise me.
So the Favre to Burress connection seems plausible but a possible downside is having a low character guy in Burress being the adjunct mentor to Mr. Percy Harvin. I view Harvin similarly to Devin Hester. Both are quick, play making, types of players who can be used in a variety of roles but each lack the overall talent of an elite NFL wideout. The Bears brought in Mushin Muhammad as a place holder and tutor for Hester, could Burress fill the same role for the Vikings? He certainly could but I cringe at the thought of someone as immature as Burress being that guy. Then again, if the Vikings don't win, and by win I mean get off to a good start as well, Brad Childress will be looking for a new job. As nice as it may sound to have Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre and Plaxico Burress on the same team it gets a bit murkier when you realize the Vikings are going to start two inexperienced players along the offensive line in second-year man John Sullivan and rookie Philip Loadholt. One weak link and the three-headed Viking ship will see their season capsized by week 10.
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