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Burress expects to be on the field for the New York Giants' season opener Sept. 4 against Washington -- bum ankle, flat feet and all. Burress disclosed his foot condition Thursday and said he is basically learning how to run again at 31 with the aid of orthotics. "It is something that I am going to have to get used to, basically getting my feet into the shape where they can tolerate it," Burress said before the Giants practiced Thursday.
Reported by ESPN.com
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Burress said earlier in training camp that he would not practice until he was 100 percent. While he has not backed off that statement, it is obvious he is going to start pushing himself a little more. Burress is getting electric stimulation, massages and ice treatments three times a day to reduce the soreness and swelling in the ankle. He is excited about the progress. When asked whether he will play in the season opener, Burress did not hesitate. "I will be," he said.
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