Plax back in black-n-yellow?

[wickedsolo]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-to-the-burgh/

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger surely would welcome it, and Burress could provide an interesting complement to the rest of the team’s receivers.

[The Excellector]

For some reason, I don't believe that the Steelers would seriously consider this. At least, I think they would wait to see more of what they have from Sanders and see if Burress' price goes down. Still, I don't think they would do it.

[wickedsolo]

Apparently they already have, but he's asking for too much $$$.

[JAB1985]

plaxico could possibly be the best red zone WR in the game, even at his age. Look at Sanchez's ability in the redzone that didnt match his ability anywhere else. I think Plaxico had more to do with that than anything. its really the only area their offense excelled. I wouldnt want him on the steelers as thats the only thing theyre really lacking in their corps at the moment.

[GOTA]

Ben was trying to get the Steelers to sign Plax last year as well. Plax has a big problem with back taxes so he'll eventually lower his price because he needs a job

[SC_Raven_Fan]

Heard his interview on NFL Radio the other day. He said at least 2 teams were interested in him.

I'm really surprised he's not back with the Jets, unless they blame him for some of the "anonymous" player quotes from last year. They need him back in a bad way, IMO.

[SC_Raven_Fan]

Heard his interview on NFL Radio the other day. He said at least 2 teams were interested in him.

I'm really surprised he's not back with the Jets, unless they blame him for some of the "anonymous" player quotes from last year. They need him back in a bad way, IMO.

[RavensNTerps]

plaxico could possibly be the best red zone WR in the game, even at his age. Look at Sanchez's ability in the redzone that didnt match his ability anywhere else. I think Plaxico had more to do with that than anything. its really the only area their offense excelled. I wouldnt want him on the steelers as thats the only thing theyre really lacking in their corps at the moment.

This is why I'd give him a long hard look. We need help in the RZ. Bad.

[Complex]

No way. He has been knocking on the Steelers door in a roundabout way for awhile. I don't think the Steelers will answer the door. They need a tall receiver for a 6"5 QB to throw to in the end zone. But alas, I don't think the Steelers need Plax again that bad. However, a new OC just might want that option. At this point, without Mendy, the Steelers have a few RB's that are keen on the trucking running style that will gain the end zone more than Mendy did/does. But, that leaves long yardage regular downs out (?). Additionally, harder running RB's could limit the Steelers RZ options, no Mendy, no Wallace, and sans a tall, quick receiver. But, that also places the role of the TE into this discussion. Heath Miller anyone? Who knows. Haley will still have many options.

These scenarios and options go through the powers that be x10, none of us have any idea of the actual machinations of roster selection, game plans, and execution. But, as my layman-informed Steeler fandom perspective informs, I can solidly state again - No!

[HoustonRaven]

I'm surprised nobody has thought about this being a leaked story by the team as a ploy to get Wallace back.

[The Excellector]

I'm surprised nobody has thought about this being a leaked story by the team as a ploy to get Wallace back.

That is a good point. However, is Plaxico Burress really enough to scare Wallace?

[HoustonRaven]

That is a good point. However, is Plaxico Burress really enough to scare Wallace?

I didn't say it was a good ploy. ;)