Ex-jets Receiver Draws Parallels Between NYC and Prison Life

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Plaxico Burress, former NFL wide receiver

Heavy NFL - Plaxico Burress, retired NFL wide receiver who played for the New York Jets

WHAT:

Fox News - Burress stated, "I felt like a f—king loser" regarding both his time with the Jets and his prison experience.

Fox News - Plaxico Burress stated that both his time with the Jets and his 20 months in prison made him feel like a "loser."

Pro Football Network - Burress compared playing for the New York Jets to spending time in prison.

Heavy NFL - Burress made comments about the Jets' notoriously poor ownership and shaky team infrastructure.

WHERE:

Pro Football Network - New York Jets, NFL team based in New York.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Burress played one season for the Jets in 2011.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Burress's comments reflect a history of former players speaking ill of the Jets.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - Burress drew parallels between the experiences of playing for the Jets and being in prison.

In a recent interview with Fox News, Burress expressed his feelings about his past, saying, "I felt like a f—king loser" in relation to his time with the Jets and his prison experience. His candid remarks highlight the struggles he faced during that period of his life. Burress's reflections serve as a reminder of the challenges athletes can encounter off the field.