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Plaxico Burress Discusses Life Behind Bars And A 2011 Comeback

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Former NY Giants Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress recently sat down behind bars to talk about the unfortunate incident that cost him his NFL career and put him behind bars for two years.

Read some of the highlights and watch a video of Burress discussing his situation when you go inside…

Back in November '08, Plaxico Burress went to a Manhattan nightclub called the Latin Quarter with an unlicensed gun tucked inside sweatpants. Burress says he was carrying the gun for his own protection when suddenly the gun went off, and a bullet went into his thigh. The public outcry behind the event was nothing nice as NY state has some of the most stiff gun laws in the country. Burress plead guilty to a felony gun possession charge and was sentenced to two years in jail.

And he just did an interview with the the NY Daily News about life behind bars...and a possible comeback:

On his three-year-old son asking him why he doesn’t play football anymore –

"What do I tell him? How am I supposed to answer those questions? You can't go any lower than being here, other than being in the ground. It's about as tough as it gets, on a personal level. You learn a lot about yourself. You try to think about the bigger picture, about life outside these walls. You just try to find a way to get through."

On his incarceration costing him four years and a possible $27 million on his Giants contract -

"You can't change history, no matter what you try to do, I didn't do anything to anybody. I did it to myself. I committed a crime. I broke the law. That's why I'm here. I can't do anything about it, so you have to try to change your outlook, think about positive things. If I'm so intent on going back to that moment, then I'm not making any progress. I'm not moving forward."

On re-entering the NFL for the 2011 season –

"I'm not just going to come back and play. I'm going to come back and play at a high level, Nobody is going to be more dedicated than me to getting back to a championship. I feel like I let a lot of kids down (because of what happened). It's something I can't erase. All I can do is get back to the football field and play at a high level. That's the only way I can redeem myself, so to speak."

Watch a video of Burress discussing his situation here.  God luck when you cme out Plax.

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Lets just hope that he has

Lets just hope that he has learned from his mistake and can move forward from it when he gets out. Trust me Iwas rootin for T,I then he turned around and got his ass put right back in Jail that was hugh let down it makes you wonder if anything he has ever said was true? But maybe P. can get it together and come out and worry about his family. Personally if he would of been at home with his family he wouldnt be in jail right now.
Shelly's picture

We all know the rules ain't

We all know the rules ain't the same....so STOP DOING STUPID SHYT TO GET YOUR DUMB AZZES LOCKED UP! DAMN!
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Amazing when it comes to blk

Amazing when it comes to blk athletes there is a whole new set of rules, big ben and a couple of whiteboys still free,still playing,still making money,My brothers be aware,very aware esspecially if you donot chose a becky the nfl owners/commissioners/ popo/peta want your money anyway they can get it......................
Anonymous's picture

Hmmm... rape a girl or two,

Hmmm... rape a girl or two, play football make millions. Kill & torture dogs, play football make millions. Shoot yourself in the leg with your own gun...go to jail never pass go, don't collect $200. Something seriously wrong with this scenario!!
Cha's picture

I fail to understand this

I fail to understand this mentality that plagues these men. The average person i.e. ME, would kill to have the talent, fame and money that these idiots have, then they go and blow it, making stupid decisions by getting caught with drugs, unregistered guns, fighting dogs, etc. These fools don't deserve a second chance at fame! Michael Vick, Plaxico, TI, Lil' Wayne, non of them show sense enough to make common sense decisions, so why allow them the responsibilities that come with fame and money. Let them rot in jail, give someone else a chance, someone who shows responsibility and uses their fame to set a good example in the black community for young black boys and girls.
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Who is this "they" that gives

Who is this "they" that gives them a second chance? I mean, I understand the public can't do much about the athletes, but you certainly can STOP supporting these dumb rappers/actors that "don't deserve a second chance". YOUR MONEY is what keeps them coming back. Sadly, most people don't care and continue to support these lames.
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Do you really feel that what

Do you really feel that what Plaxico did really warranted him going to jail for 2 years when a white football player in Texas gets a ten year probation from a judge for eight counts of durg felony? Yes, we show the world that NY really knows how to handle their illegal gun problem by placing a black athete in jail. In the meantime in NY, Michel Douglas' son gets house arrest for multiple years until his dumb ass gets busted for selling drugs out of his apartment...go figure...He finally get sent off to jail but not before his parents gets to blame his downfall on his neglected childhood. Don't recall Plaxico given a chance to plead his case cause the same media who wanted us to show Mike Douglas's son sympathy made sure he didn't. Don't want to cause another OJ Simpon getting away with a crime moment. Do you really feel Reggie Bush would have had to give back his trophy if the media hadn't choosen to single his actions out and using him as the face of what's wrong with college football, then pressure the heisman committee to make an example of him? Yes, punish Reggie Bush and all will be well with the NCAA. Do you really feel Tiger deserved to have his character trashed because of what he did by the same golf writers fawned over and rain down praises on Greg Norman, Nick Price, and even NBC sports Analyst, Jim Nantz, when they dumped their wives after years of cheating on them. Yes, the golfing world can now breath a sigh of releif because the world know sees them as different than those other sports cause they have shown the world they know how to handle their degenerates. And when was the last time you have heard someone, who abuse animals to the level of Michael Vick actually go to jail with fines and probations first? Here is my question, Why can't our black atheletes blame everything from their childhood to their surroundings for their behavior and get away with it like the white ones? While the media are busy tearing down our black prominents black athletes and holding their feet to the fire for every sin that is exposed, the whites are doing the same and getting away with it. Just ask Lindsey Lohan, John Daly, Ben Rothliesburger and all the other white folks whose lives are a mess but get away with it thanks to our selective media.
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Until GOD gives up on you who

Until GOD gives up on you who cares what MAN thinks the number of chances you should have.. Everyone deserves a second, third, fourth chance so forth so on And GOD does not give up on you. Don't be so self-righteous, who says you have to be poor, middle class to make a mistake…SO, what regardless of how much talent or lack of it you are given people are going to make mistakes and to say because you had it better than most you don’t deserve a second chance is ridiculous and shows a sign of jealousy on your part…
frank's picture

I think they wanted to make

I think they wanted to make an example of him with that harsh sentence, but he did the crime. I wish him all the best and I am pretty sure he will come back better than ever!!
Yardy's picture

I don't know anything about

I don't know anything about Plaxico Burress or who he is for that matter? But i have to say that African-American men who are public figures have overcome major obstacles in their lives like; poverty, health-concerns, death, enemies etc. But some times one's past may come back to haunt them take a look @ Tupac, Biggie, Run Dmc (member), their deaths were caused by jealousy, envy and most of all hate. It's very sad how one cannot live their lives as a public figure without having enemies from their past life!!! That goes 2 T.I, and Plaxico Burress obviously someone has intentions to hurt him or has threaten his life in some kind of way 4 him to carry a gun!!! What really sucks the most is that the police cannot do anything about your situation or cannot offer any assistance in your time of crisis and that is why many people die witnessing a crime or file a complaint about a stalker or whatever. I think our society needs strict regulations when it comes to someone fearing their life and the state of terror. It really sucks when you have enemies and you are fearing your life everyday and nobody can't help you!!!
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he should have hired a

he should have hired a bodyguard but for you non sports fans who ask "why these dudes carry guns"? you might want to google paul pierce stabbing geez
Anonymous's picture

i dont know why these dudes

i dont know why these dudes always have to carry a gun. STUPID STUPID.. that is why no matter what people say about that fugly jigga man, he aint stupid. u will never see him trying to do something dumb like TI, Plax. et al . he knows better to stay out of trouble. i just wish him the best. poor family has to suffer because the head of the household made stupid POOR DECISIONS!
Anonymous's picture

Stupid and old enough to know

Stupid and old enough to know better. A grown ass man acting like a 16 year old thug on the corner who jeopardized his family, career and wealth. Just plain stupid wannabee gangster.
Tish's picture

NYC has some of the most

NYC has some of the most strict gun laws in the nation !
Anonymous's picture

Damn!

Damn!
Miss Loveday's picture

First

First
ANajuliakanaka's picture

in certain states you have a

in certain states you have a right to carry a firearm as long as you have a permit too carry. i dont think he was carrying a gun to intentionally go out and hurt someone. but you have to have your firearm LICENSED TO CARRY PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF HE HAD HIS LICENSE TO CARRY THI S SITUATION WOULD HAVE BEEN TOTALLY DIFFERENT. and now that he has a record he can no longer get a license to carry.
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