Plaxico Burress compares playing for Jets to prison experience

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Plaxico Burress compares playing for Jets to prison experience
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress has made a controversial comparison between his time with the New York Jets and his experience in prison. In a recent statement, Burress reflected on his one season with the Jets by saying, "When I walked into prison on my first day, I was like, 'damn man you a (expletive) loser.' And I had the same damn feeling every day I walked through the door with the Jets." He played for the Jets in 2011, recording 45 catches for 612 yards and eight touchdowns. Burress experienced a tumultuous career, including a notable incident in 2008 when he shot himself accidentally. After playing with the Jets, he returned to Pittsburgh for his final NFL seasons as a non-factor.

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  • •Plaxico Burress played for the New York Jets in 2011.
  • •He caught 45 passes for 612 yards and 8 touchdowns that season.
  • •Burress previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.
  • •He compared his feeling with the Jets to his prison experience.
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Plaxico Burress spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers but his best quote came from his time with the New York Jets.

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