Plaxico Burress impresses Pittsburgh Steelers

It hasn't taken long for Plaxico Burress to settle back in with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Quarterback Charlie Batch told NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala that Burress has looked sharp in practice since signing with the team Tuesday. The 35-year-old pass-catcher was described by teammates as rust-free and ready to play.

Plaxico has also taken on a leadership role. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders said Burress was vocal during film study, pointing out weaknesses in the secondary of the Cleveland Browns, who the Steelers face Sunday.

Wideout Mike Wallace confirmed to Kinkhabwala the team has written Burress into the game plan as a red-zone target after he pulled in eight touchdowns with the New York Jets a season ago. Burress hasn't played since then and he hasn't been in Black and Gold since 2004.

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Again, Rosetta Stone was way overplayed.

Burress is old as dirt in football years.

But it sounds as though his maturity may be a good thing.

I am glad we "pulled the trigger" on him.

Who knows, he may pleasantly surprise us. It certainly sounds like he's much more mature.

Every man deserves a chance. Take that to your chaplain.

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Originally Posted by GBMelBlount

Burress is old as dirt in football years.

But it sounds as though his maturity may be a good thing.

I am glad we "pulled the trigger" on him.

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All right, take all your "shots" at him now.

Let's just see what he does on his 2nd stint before we drive the stake.

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Originally Posted by tube517

All right, take all your "shots" at him now.

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Maybe he can "dodge a bullet" while in Pittsburgh.

He had an impressive drop

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Originally Posted by Steeldude

He had an impressive drop

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To be fair that was a shitty throw. Just like most of them were today.

I'm not getting down on Plax just yet (although my expectations aren't that high either). Anybody in his situation would need a couple of weeks. I'm still interested in seeing him when he comes in on multiple receiver sets after Brown comes back. I hope he can create some poor match-ups for other teams.

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To be fair that was a shitty throw. Just like most of them were today.

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But it's a catch he should make 99 times out of a hundred.

A receiver that has been with the team less than a week is the least of our problems.

There is a much bigger issues with the Steelers....

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Originally Posted by Steeldude

But it's a catch he should make 99 times out of a hundred.

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No way. He had to lay out just to get to that ball.

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Originally Posted by Seven

No way. He had to lay out just to get to that ball.

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exactly , Plax showed more effort in his couple of targets than we have seen from Wallace all season IMO ..

that was an impressive out route plax. lol..

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Originally Posted by 43Hitman

To be fair that was a shitty throw. Just like most of them were today.

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It ABSOLUTELY was a hard to catch ball....

I find it hilarious that anyone would even complain about Plex in this game. Plex is about #53 on the list of problems on this team.

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Originally Posted by Seven

No way. He had to lay out just to get to that ball.

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Your point? That's his job. The ball hit him in both hands.