Letters to the Editor
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Easy Pickins?
There's no reason in the world not to go with the favorites this weekend, and only a miracle can save the Chargers; but ... if anyone can beat the Pack, it's the G-Men. They'd have to play like they did against the Pats at the season's end, and add a considerable dash of "I-wanna-win" attitude into the bargain. I can't see them doing that however. I don't think the Giants can muster that attitude in a post-season Championship game when they couldn't muster it against the Pats (or anyone else) in the regular season. Champions require more than luck to survive and thrive; and these G-Men will not be as lucky at Lambeau as they were at Dallas. [I hope! 'Cos (1) I hate the Giants and (2) I think they're the only team remaining with even an outside chance of taking the Patriots.]
With regard to Buster: I realize that PR dictates that he not sound too bitter after his ill-advised holdout, but I find it hard to believe that the statement attributed to him is really his. I mean, how many four-year-olds would pass up the opportunity to send a back-hander in Dad's direction now that the Old Gang's all back together again? Exactly! [I'm assuming you said "None."] My bet is that Buster really said something like: "It's been a long time and I am happy that Dad sees the need to have a proven winner back on the team, especially at this critical juncture in the season. With my return there's every reason to believe our win/record will improve and we'll continue to move in the right direction."
Tellin' it like it is, Buster! Right On, Dude!