The New York Jets’ 2011 season was a disappointment, but for Plaxico Burress it was a chance to resume his career. His numbers did not compare with those of his prime seasons, but Burress proved that, after missing two seasons while serving 20 months in prison following his conviction on weapons charges, he is still a capable NFL wide receiver. And for that, he is our 2011 comeback player of the year. “He did a great job for us,” Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. “I thought his blocking, he did a real good job with that, obviously helped us in the red zone. Was our passing game perfect? Obviously it wasn’t, but I wouldn’t just put that on Plaxico. And he was a real pro. He was very insightful on the teams we were playing. I enjoyed picking his brain. He’s really an interesting guy, and he was a really good teammate. I was glad he was on the team.” If that sounds like a farewell to Burress, it could be. He will be an unrestricted free agent, and Burress may fit better elsewhere if the Jets want to get younger at wide receiver.
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