Building up to the Feb 3 slaying of the evil empire, more commonly known as the New England Patriots,  by the latest incarnation of the 300, commonly known as the New York Giants, the next two ‘Relief colums will focus on some of the unsung heroes that will make this daunting task possible:

Ahmad Bradshaw

Another problematic Marshall alumni (along with the ‘other’ 81) that slid in the draft, he’s been running like he’s late for a job interview and forgetting 7th round rookies are not supposed to become key focals of an offense.  He just needs to keep that way of thinking for one more game.

Aaron Ross

Having taken notice at the fate of other Giants first round picks out of southern / midwest schools (where have you gone Jarrod Bunch, Thomas Lewis, Derrick Brown and Cedric Jones), Ross will look to break the jinx of the first rounder by looking to break Wes Welker the first time he is thrown to.

Corey Webster

From waiting for the season to be over so he can be finally cut, to shutdown corner picking off anything is his vicinity in the span of 3 weeks, the apparently now-former second round bust is ready to help Randy Moss continue his ongoing playoff disappearing act.  Just a word of caution though.. if you see him going deep, COVER HIM THIS TIME!

Domenik Hixon

Tired of being told “I thought Dominik Hasek was a white hockey player from the Czech Republic” after introducing himself, will continue to lobby to being called the Dominator of special teams by running another one back against the Pats.

Tom Brady

No, he’s not unsung… But he was the 2007 regular season leader in passing yardage.  And winning the Super Bowl is something the previous 41 owners of that distinction have not done. Yeah, it’s a stretch but when you have such a mountain to climb, you’ll take any edge you can.