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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Steelers receiver slams the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, says Pittsburgh will miss him
It's safe to say one former Steeler isn't a fan of trading away the four-time All-Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick — as Plaxico Burress offered a stern warning to his former team following the blockbuster deal with the Miami Dolphins. Appearing Saturday on Fox Sports Radio's Up on Game, Burress didn't mince words when discussing his disdain for the Fitzpatrick trade: 'I don't like the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade,' Burress said. 'I really don't. I think he fits what Pittsburgh wants to do. He's only had one interception over the last two years, but he's a run-first safety. And you knew that when you brought him here. So find some pieces around him, try to keep him in house. They're gonna miss him.' The Steelers are unlikely to miss paying top-safety money for only one interception over the two seasons — but Fitzpatrick's value in coverage arguably went beyond splash plays. It's heavily rumored the Steelers will attempt to replace their former All-Pro safety with their talented trio of cornerbacks — Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr., and the newly acquired Jalen Ramsey. Fans will get a glimpse of what the future holds for the Steelers' secondary when training camp begins on July 24. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Plaxico Burress doesn't think Darren Waller wanted to play for Brian Daboll
Veteran tight end Darren Waller has shocked the New York Giants twice since being acquired in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders -- once when he decided to retire in 2024 and then again when he decided to end his retirement last week. Admittedly frustrated with his role, Waller recently revealed that his decision to call it quits came in Week 6 of the 2024 season, midway through a game against the Buffalo Bills. Waller's decision to unretire also came with a caveat: He wanted to play for the Miami Dolphins and requested a trade. The Giants and general manager Joe Schoen obliged, shipping Waller to South Beach along with a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick. So, what led to each of Waller's abrupt decisions? Former Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress believes he knows. "He came to the Giants and they had him back there playing fullback," Burress said during the Up On Game podcast. "You're a tight end. You're not built psychologically or mentally as a tight end to be running up in the two and four hole, taking on middle linebackers and linemen. That's not how we are built as players." Waller did gripe about playing fullback, so that's a logical conclusion. However, Burress thinks it was more than that. "I think it had more to do with a lot of things that he had going on outside of football, and I don't really think he wanted to be here in New York playing for Brian Daboll. I really, honestly believe that," he said. "It wasn't a good situation. Daniel Jones is at quarterback; they weren't using him as a tight end, which is what they brought him here for." At the time of Waller's retirement, Schoen said he had no regrets over the trade, which cost the Giants a compensatory third-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. You have to wonder if he still feels that way now.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
ECU's Norby, Burress named to Perfect Game All-America Teams
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Two ECU baseball players were named to All-American Teams through Perfect Game Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Freshman Braden Burress and sophomore pitcher Ethan Norby earned the honors as Norby made the Third Team All-America and Burress the Second Team Freshman All-America. Both are set to return next year for the Pirates. Norby went 8-5 with a 3.80 ERA and 119 strikeouts with only 22 walks in 90 innings of work. Burress was named the Most Outstanding Player of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. He had 26 multi-hit and nine multi-RBI games. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
ECU's Burress named to Freshman All-American Team
DALLAS, Texas (WNCT) — ECU's freshman outfielder Braden Burress has been selected to the 2025 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association First Team Monday, June 9, 2025. Burress is the 23rd freshman All-American honoree in program history and seventh since 2020. Burress, from Snow Hill, led all freshmen nationally in batting average (.389) and 31st among all NCAA Division I players heading into the College World Series. He also is 55th nationally in on-base percentage (.488) and total hits (82). Burress helped lead the Pirates to their fourth American Athletic Conference Tournament championship. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player after hitting .450 (9-for-20) with six runs scored, a double, two home runs and five RBI in four games. Burress was also recognized on the All-AAC Second Team and All-Freshman Team just prior to the tournament in Clearwater. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tontitown residents respond to Waste Management statement regarding landfill
TONTITOWN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Tontitown residents responded to a statement released by Waste Management regarding the Eco-Vista Landfill's air permit application. The statement comes from Senior Communications Specialist Jennifer McKay and states as follows: The Eco-Vista Landfill (Eco-Vista) has submitted this Air Permit Renewal Application (Renewal) because all facilities required to obtain these Air Permits must submit Renewals at least six months prior to expiration of the existing Operating Permits. The safety and environmental protection of WM Eco-Vista employees, customers and communities is our highest priority and we meet or exceed strict regulatory criteria in accordance with our operating permits. Eco-Vista systems are designed and monitored by a team of experts and we are confident that they are protective of the environment and community health. Senior Communications Specialist Jennifer McKay Timeline: Tontitown's landfill controversy After hearing the statement released by Waste Management, Tontitown City Council Alderman Tim Burress felt that the corporation's comment was laughable. 'It is laughable that they would say that their highest priority is the safety and welfare of the environment and the people in this area,' said Burress. He believes that their actions have said otherwise and that the city of Tontitown has no confidence in ADEQ's ethical actions. 'Waste management has been a terrible neighbor. They break our ordinances, our noise ordinances. They have trash that's strewn all over. They're supposed to cover their waste every night with dirt cover,' said the alderman. Burress is not the only resident who believes Waste Management does not exhibit 'neighborly' traits. Potentially toxic chemicals found in Tontitown's air in latest round of testing Tontitown resident Mark Calcagni spoke at the public hearing on Feb. 27 held by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Many residents, like Calcagni, voiced frustrations and concerns about the landfill and the believed effects on the city. After hearing Waste Management's statement, Calcagni expressed dissatisfaction with what was said in a statement: After hearing WM's statement, I feel they have not been the best neighbor as they have operated without regard to the health and safety of the area. We have constantly complained of odors and gases and finally got on the radar of the Arkansas National Guard to test the air and they performed two air tests that showed harmful chemicals in the air and ADEQ tried to dis-prove those tests as they found 5 harmful chemicals that exceeded EPA levels and two of them are carcinogens Acrolein which was 4,900% above EPA Regional Screening Levels and Benzene that was 209% above EPA Regional Screening Levels. Both very dangerous. If ADEQ gives WM an air permit it would be like giving whiskey to an alcoholic that has flunked three AIR DUI tests. Sad as that agency is supposed to protect people, wildlife, and the environment. I guess ADEQ does not want to bite the hand that feeds them as ADEQ gets almost 2 million a year from WM-Eco-Vista Tontitown. Tontitown resident Mark Calcagni The ADEQ informed residents at the meeting that the public hearing is a part of the application process for Eco-Vista Landfill. You can learn more about the public hearing here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
