Albany, NY (WFAN) -- Plaxico Burress finally hit the practice field this week...which I didn't think I was going to see at this training camp which was a pleasant surprise. He has done 2 days of light work. Walk through style. Some light reps and jogging. Nothing major, but it's a start. He also spent time talking to us media people Thursday...quite some time. Plax has been fitted for a pair of orthotics in his feet as he suffers from extremely flat feet. Funny, I too, suffer from the flat footed syndrome. I am a pronator, which means my feet fall in and the arch is not as high as it should be. Plaxico and I have something in common. That and our very long strides make us close to twins. No, seriously, it is great that he is out on the field...FINALLY. Although not that he practiced more than 10 times last year and it didn't seem to affect him in a bad way. Some guy maybe just don't need to practice. That is where Plaxico and I differ, I need reps.
More at wide receiver: Brandon London continues to catch almost everything thrown at him n practice. This kid is really making the most out of the opportunities he has been handed with all the injuries at training camp and is out there trying to make the team. Speaking of injuries, Amani Toomer still bothered by a swollen knee sat again and Mario Maningham still struggling with the quad injury and word has it very well may end up on the IR to start the season.
In fisticuffs news, I saw my first fight of camp, although I hear that there was another one which I missed. Defensive End Wallace Gilberry and Guard Grey Ruegamer tussling a bit following a play. Both players were grabbing each other's facemask, which didn't make Coach Coughlin very happy. He hollered at them to let go. They did, but not after Ruegamer got a punch in. nice! good stuff!
The play of the day had to be when rookie Defensive End Alex Morrow came out of nowhere and grabbed a pass right out of the air from Anthony Wright....I think Peter King who was at camp was even impressed..like wow, where did he come? Speaking of King...I heard him interviewed saying that he thinks the Redskins will be a very improved team this season. Which I would agree with. He also said he doesn't think the Giants will make the Playoffs...hmmmm. what do the "experts" know anyway?
As those experts say "That's why they play the games"
Mia Missives: Giant Domination This is getting too easy. I know I know, now I am sure I have jinxed the Giants and they will probably go on a 5 game losing streak, but seriously every barricade that stands in front of them they knock down. Now, 9-1 after a 30-10 thrashing of the Ravens on Sunday, the Giants continue to just barrel through opponents.
Mia Missives: Giants/Ravens Preview OK, so I made it back from Philly in one piece. And the Giants returned unscathed as well. At 8-1 they have a very interesting match up this week with the 6-3 Ravens at home. And as has been the case with Baltimore for many years their defense is one of the best in the league.
Mia Missives: My Philly Adventure Ok...so everyone said Eagles fans are...how can i put this nicely? Well, I can't so I will just say "psycho." I say it lovingly though. And yes, the fans were loud as heck last night at Lincoln Financial Field and many were standing the whole time, but it wasn't enough to stop the Giants from winning another tough game, 36-31.
Mia Missives: Giants/Eagles Preview I've only been to Philadelphia a handful of times. Not impressed. And as far as sporting events there, I have only been to a Phillies game at the old Vet. Equally unimpressed.
Mia Missives: Dominating Dallas The only stars on the field outside of those on the Dallas helmets were all wearing blue jerseys Sunday at Giants Stadium. A 35-14 win over the Cowboys in week 9 lifted the Super Bowl champs to an NFC best 7-1, but the more important number is their 2-0 record in the NFC East.
Mia Missives: Giants/Cowboys Preview We all thought last week's game was a big game...well now we have an even bigger one on our hands. Yes, the Giants topping the Steelers on the road last week, 21-14 was a huge statement. Nothing wrong with playing mistake free football including a swarming defense that gave QB Ben Roethlisberger a headache to lift you to 6-1. But now the really tough part of the schedule is here.
Mia Missives: Line Play Saves the Day Gut Check? Check! It was billed as the best match-up of week 8. One that would be an old school hard nosed, grind it out type football game. It was that and more. The Giants showed resiliency, fight and character...
Albany, NY (WFAN) -- Plaxico Burress
