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What we learned: Charles strong in losing effort

Eric Karabell

...the week (entering Monday night); and it was easy to spot a star emerging to replace Plaxico Burress, assuming Hakeem Nicks can cut down on the drops. The key running backs, however, remained disappointing...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Has Coughlin lost the magic touch?

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...for another Super Bowl before the shot heard 'round the Latin Quarter occurred. The loss of Plaxico Burress and injuries along the defensive line short-circuited the season, but even the most cynical Giants...

Blog | December 03, 2009

Midseason Report: Giants

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...talent. He's made some fantastic catches and he's helped fill the void left by Plaxico Burress. Mario Manningham got off to a fast start, but he's had way too many drops...

Blog | November 11, 2009

For Giants and Cards, it's all about how you finish

Adam Schefter

...Giants play in. Saying that, I love the Giants' young receivers. They haven't done what Plaxico Burress did, but they've made an awful lot of plays, particularly for young receivers who are...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Giants' secondary won't be a picnic for Brees

Adam Schefter

...what's different about this year's Saints team and why New York isn't missing Plaxico Burress, you must be an ESPN Insider. A: Doug: Has anyone? The Giants have had these injuries...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Not a good fit

Jeff Dickerson

...the exception of an attempted draft-weekend trade for Anquan Boldin, and some intense investigation into Plaxico Burress, the Bears opted to avoid adding another veteran pass-catcher. We've all heard how Marty...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009

Manning taking a wait-and-see approach with heel

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...the field Sunday if they missed every practice. The Giants used to make some allowances for Plaxico Burress and Parcells used to make an exception for Mark Bavaro. Manning's certainly capable of playing...

Blog | October 07, 2009

Explaining the hitches in Crabtree's deal

...a perfect fit in the New York Jets' offense because he will give Mark Sanchez the "Plaxico Burress" type of receiver at the split end position. When Sanchez is blitzed, Edwards' leaping ability might...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Beast receivers putting up impressive numbers

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...could be a true No. 1 and the Giants were hoping several players could help replace Plaxico Burress. Now four weeks into the season, the Giants and Eagles have to be pretty thrilled with...

Blog | October 07, 2009

Jets finally land their deep threat in Edwards

Tim Graham, AFC East

...big enough for the both of us" move. New York is plenty big enough, especially with Plaxico Burress behind bars. I'm only half-joking when I wonder out loud if Cleveland mayor Frank...

Blog | October 07, 2009

Smith having big day for Giants

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...in the first half. The last last Giants player to have two first-half touchdowns was Plaxico Burress on Sept. 9, 2007, against the Cowboys. Burress had three touchdowns in that game. Thanks to...

Blog | October 04, 2009

Reality Check: Giants

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...against the Cleveland Browns, but they bounced back and made a good run leading up to Plaxico Burress' evening in the Latin Quarter. I think it's very realistic to think this team could...

Blog | October 01, 2009

Knee-jerk reaction Monday

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...drubbing of the Bucs. Wallace Matthews of Newsday said the Giants are doing just fine without Plaxico Burress. For some reason I thought we were past this. Drew Rosenhaus says that Kenny Phillips' knee...

Blog | September 28, 2009