Plaxico: money or a game?

Giants WR Plaxico Burress was suspended by the Giants for two weeks (one game and a bye week) for missing a team meeting on Monday. I heard that he was upset about the suspension because he'd be letting his team down by not playing. So, it's a little disappointing that he's agreeing to a settlement in which the monetary punishment isn't as harsh, but he still has to miss a game.

Now, I don't know what alternatives were tossed about, but I think the Giants are better off with Plaxico on the field. So, in a way, they're biting off their nose to spite their face on this one, although missing a game against the Seahawks shouldn't derail the teams push for the playoffs. However, it seems like the best alternative for both sides (assuming Burress' bank account isn't one of the sides - which is a big assumption) if for Burress to play, but give up a little extra money.

Personally, I think the Giants want Burress to follow team rules, but they also want him out on the field. Maybe, they think keeping him off the field this time will help keep him on the field in the long run. Who knows? I do know that he's missing a game ... and I'm not sure that needs to be the case. And, I think the Giants agreeing not to go after any additional money due to stipulations in the contract is a good faith effort on the part of the organization. Wouldn't both sides be better off if Plaxico gave up the original amount of money and got to play? Wouldn't that be fine with his teammates?