The Facts: Following up on an ongoing story. ... HC Tom Coughlin spoke at Giants camp today and said he is looking forward to his high-anticipated meeting tonight with Burress. What does he want to see? "Sincerity” for one.
Diehards Line:The meeting is important Coughlin said, but it’s only “the first step” to bringing the soon-to-be 34-year-old Super Bowl XLII hero back to New York after a 20-month prison term. The coach said he did not take issue with Burress’ comments to ESPN in June when he said Coughlin made playing football not fun. Coughlin said he expects Burress to be a changed man. “What I have to hear is sincerity,” he said. Coughlin also made it clear that he hasn’t changed. So why did he take the meeting with Burress? Reason No. 1: the Giants ownership asked him to. Reason No. 2: “it’s business. ...” In addition to the Giants, the Steelers are said to be interested in Burress.