Speaking of Plaxico Burress, he's getting bashed from all quarters for having the temerity to think the Giants will win the Super Bowl.
Here's what I think: Yes, talking smack in the presence of the Patriots is pretty much like poking a sleeping grizzly with a stick. Yes, he's gonna get somebody killed if he doesn't shut up, or, failing that, kill whatever chance for suspense there is in Super Bowl XLII.
But you know what?
I sure hope he thinks the Giants are going to win. I'd hate to think they'd come all the way out to Arizona just to finish second. And as I recall, the last time someone made such a bold and foolhardy prediction, it didn't turn out too badly for him.
Or perhaps you've forgotten about Joe Namath.
-- Ben Smith
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