Porter campaigning for Buress

[Doc-phin]

For anyone who doesn't know what I am talking about.  Porter was wearing and emphasizing a Michigan State - Plaxico Buress jersey during his post-game interview with NFL Network Thursday Night.  You should look it up if you haven't seen it.

I noticed two things that brought me to starting this topic.  He was using the thumb gesture and he mentioned that although Michigan State was a Henne rival, that Henne new why Porter was wearing the jersey and more or less understood.

Although it was not stated exactly, I feel we can safely assume that this was a public campaign of Porter's to bring Plaxico to the Dolphins.

Most on this board in the past have trashed the idea of bringing Buress to the Dolphins and understandably so considering his behavior problems.  I didn't keep up with what happened in his court case, but I know that he is not playing football.  Obviously, Buress is not getting away with his transgressions scott-free.

After/if Buress is allowed to play football again, would you approve him playing for the Dolphins?  What do you make of Porter's actions on this topic?  Don't forget that the last player Porter campaigned for was the return of Taylor, which is definitely different than Buress but it is obvious we are in more of a need of a Buress like receiver than a Taylor like OLB.

[JVides]

No, because he'll be like 35.

I thought he was campaigning for Buress to be let out of jail, which I would endorse, I think.  His sentence is way too steep for injuring no one but himself.

[Philly Fin Fan]

Most on this board in the past have trashed the idea of bringing Buress to the Dolphins and understandably so considering his behavior problems.  I didn't keep up with what happened in his court case, but I know that he is not playing football.  Obviously, Buress is not getting away with his transgressions scott-free.

I think most people were discussing this after the Giants released him, at a point in time when he still had to stand trial. That's why most people were against the Fins signing him (his future was still up in the air). He got a 2 year sentence, and if I'm not mistaken is only half way thru it.

There will be other (better) options available at WR in my opinion.

[StL FinFan]

Pass for reasons stated above.

[jtex316]

Who the hell is Joey Porter to "campaign" for anyone? Less mouth and less sucking on the field. Didn't he just get suspended for 1-game by the team and he's already running his fat old out of shape over-rated mouth?

God he bothers me.

[Dave Gray]

I disagree with the idea that Porter was campaigning for him.  He just said that he had the jersey and wanted to wear it to show Burress that he was still thinking of him.  They were teammates and friends.  I don't think it was any more than that.

[Doc-phin]

I disagree with the idea that Porter was campaigning for him.  He just said that he had the jersey and wanted to wear it to show Burress that he was still thinking of him.  They were teammates and friends.  I don't think it was any more than that.

Definately possible. 

But why make such a big stink of it then?  Why did he say that Henne "knows the story, knows what it is"?  Why all the pointing to the name (which was even more-so in the live version)?     

[Dave Gray]

Definately possible. 

But why make such a big stink of it then?  Why did he say that Henne "knows the story, knows what it is"?  Why all the pointing to the name (which was even more-so in the live version)?    

Because the interviewer kept bringing it up.  Porter never even mentioned it.  Then, they just joked about how Henne was giving him grief and Porter was explaining it.

[Phishfan]

No campaigning here. Just two friends. Besides, Porter probably won't even be with us by the time Burress gets out.

[bsfins]

I could care less,about him campaigning,the thing I was most shocked by,was his admission that thedefense is letting the team down...

No to Burress,no to Boldin,No to the cast offs from other teams....

[Doc-phin]

Because the interviewer kept bringing it up.  Porter never even mentioned it.  Then, they just joked about how Henne was giving him grief and Porter was explaining it.

Porter was pointing to the name on the Jersey before the interview even began (again, that part was only seen when watched live).  Second part is valid, but interesting word choice.  I agree that Rich Eisen (sp?) did keep probing, so perhaps you are right.  Then again, you almost get the sense that NFL network guys were thinking the same thing when it turned to silence after he said Henne knew what it was (as if it was an inside thing).

Not disagreeing with you.  Assumptions are by nature purely speculation.  Plus, it wouldn't be any fun to say "Porter says hi to Plaxico, any thoughts?".

[YoFuggedaboutit]

I also would take a pass on Burress.  He's already in his mid 30's, and will have been out of football for a season and a half by the time he is released.  Who knows what skills, if any, he will have left by then?

I agree with Jvides though, his sentence was WAY too harsh for what went down.  Regular people who simply possess guns illegaly get away with no jail time.  Why should this guy have to do two years?

[ethurst22]

No, because he'll be like 35.

I thought he was campaigning for Buress to be let out of jail, which I would endorse, I think.  His sentence is way too steep for injuring no one but himself.

You know, Jimmy Johnson and Marino kept Tony Martin out of jail is that brings you some comfort. Don't know why because he was on his last legs by the time he got back to Miami.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

You know, Jimmy Johnson and Marino kept Tony Martin out of jail is that brings you some comfort. Don't know why because he was on his last legs by the time he got back to Miami.

Tony Martin is not a criminal, he's just a moron.  He laundered money but didn't realize he was doing it.

[Spider-Dan]

Porter was pointing to the name on the Jersey before the interview even began (again, that part was only seen when watched live).

The very first thing Eisen mentioned was the Michigan State jersey, and that was in the teaser to the interview.  Porter didn't bring it up first.