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Hooper,
I generally agree with your post. It is unfortunate that when we argue the relative merits of two athletes, we end up slamming "the other guy" in the debate to make our point, when it can be a case of both being good, just that one is better. I was a Brady guy in the Brady/Bledsoe debate, but I will always give Bledsoe credit for his part (along with Parcells and the Krafts) for revitalizing the franchise to the lofty heights which we now enjoy.
And his role in the Pitt game in 2001 should not be forgotten. Granted he provided us with a couple of Bledsoe moments in the 2nd half, but he got the job done. It was certainly a feel-good sidebar to a great run - a reward, so to speak, for the veteran who kept any disruptive ego-related complaints to himself gets to ride in and save the day.
However, I will always be disappointed that Bledsoe chose not to participate in the parade. Still don't understand it. And I don't believe any story about another committment. It would have been the frosting on the cake for Bledsoe to step forward on the stage and receive a rousing ovation from the fans not only for the Pitt game, but for his Pats career as well.
He was and remains a class act, and I wish him well (except if he plays against the Pats).
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