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An Open Apology to Derrick Ward

Dear Derrick,

OK, first let me start with the gifts:

  • Chocolate covered cashews from Harry and David's (Ahmad told me they were your favorite.)
  • An "Ottawa University Alumni" sweatshirt
  • An "I rushed for 800 yards as a backup and all I got was this lousy t-shirt" t-shirt.

I hope you like those gifts, Derrick. No hard feelings, OK? I'm sorry for never having enough confidence in you. I'm sorry for all those weeks of saying "Why isn't Bradshaw getting the ball?", when you were doing the job just fine.

Derrick, did you know that our birthdays are just a few days apart? Also, according to your profile, you live in Weehawken. I was born in Weehawken! So see, we're practically ... well, we're practically something, I guess.

I promise I will never ever doubt your ability again, Derrick. I no longer care that you were a Jet castoff; I won't let that cloud my judgment anymore. Besides, what do they know, they're the Jets!

I own an Ahmad Bradshaw jersey, but if they ever make one of yours, or if you have an extra one that you would want to give to a fellow "Weehawken-ite", I would wear it proudly.

So again, I'm sorry. I hope you can forgive me, and not hold a grudge as tightly as you hold a football.

And by the way, I can't help but notice that you are a free agent after the season, and let me just say this: If you decide to re-sign with the Giants, there are plenty more cashews from where those came from.

Sincerely

Jim

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Derrick can count on a jar of cashews from me as well.

Hey, we ought to get together and actually send him some from our blog. It would be really funny. He might even consent to a virtual visit on one of your posts where we could all express out thanks for his contribution to the Giants success.

by giant fan since 57 on Nov 4, 2008 7:27 AM EST reply actions  

Nice try

I wish I could get a little cooperation from the team. I have tried to get a little bit of access for things like Q&A’s with players, etc. As far as the Giants are concerned, the blogosphere does not seem to exist.

by Ed Valentine on Nov 4, 2008 7:41 AM EST up reply actions  

I think it is an NFL thing

They seem to really stonewall the internet as a medium for the most part and I will bet that those directions flow from Goodell…

by Cody K on Nov 4, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Ed ,

Our little Jimmy is growing up right before our eyes, it took alot to admit he was wrong about Derrick. I’m proud of you Jim. Do you think you can convince Chuck that he could be to hard on Eli?

"18-1, Write that Book"

by BigBl42 on Nov 4, 2008 8:04 AM EST reply actions  

LOL!!

It’s all because I list him as an ‘expert.’

by Ed Valentine on Nov 4, 2008 8:20 AM EST up reply actions  

Never

there are just some things even I can’t do.

You should have heard the phone calls I was getting Sunday, stuff that would make a trucker blush.

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

NY Ranger fans talk all things Blueshirts at
http://broadwayblueview.blogspot.com/

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 4, 2008 8:29 AM EST up reply actions  

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