Letters

Fright Tactics

SI should follow its cover that declared, "Scary: Randy Moss Explodes and the Patriots Send a Shiver Throughout the NFL," with another that reads, "Scarier: Bill Belichick Secretly Videotapes and the Patriots Send Another Shiver Throughout the NFL." Their breaking the rules takes the pleasure out of the team's success.
Stuart Deane, Newburyport, Mass.

It's fine if you want to build New England up (Opening Statement, Sept. 17) right now, but after Indianapolis beats them down on Nov. 4, I want to see Joseph Addai on the cover.
Dan Hoppen, Omaha

Andrew Lawrence writes that Randy Moss "has never before been this flush with complementary talent." With all due respect to the potential of the 2007 Patriots, Moss's 1998 Minnesota Vikings went 15--1 and were not just the No. 1 offense in the league that year but also the highest-scoring team in NFL history. That team, which also ranked sixth in defense, had 10 Pro Bowlers and was a missed field goal away from going to the Super Bowl. Moss had 1,313 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, and he was named Offensive Rookie of the Year.
William Nollman, Rowayton, Conn.

Heaven Help Him

To the extent that Rick Reilly views Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as God (LIFE OF REILLY, Sept. 10) in his "School for the Uncool" column, it now appears he'll have to credit the Patriots' coaching staff with the "all-knowing" and "all-seeing" aspects of the job.
Joe Lucci, Wallingford, Pa.

Tom Brady's ex named their baby John Edward Thomas? As in J-E-T (Jet! Jet! Jet!)? Hell hath no fury....
Vince Everett, Freehold, N.J.

By the way, didn't Tiger Woods (who doesn't seem to rank on Reilly's gush list) sit out a tournament to be with his newborn daughter? Now that is cool.
Gini Martinez, Carlisle, Ky.

Roger's R�sum�

Roger Federer is certainly a fantastic tennis player, but I dispute S.L. Price's contention (Without Peer, Sept. 17) that he is better in his sport than Tiger Woods is in his. Tiger has already won the career Grand Slam twice, something Federer, despite his 12 major titles, has yet to achieve even once. This conversation can't even begin until Federer conquers clay and wins the French Open.
Scott Hanselman, Santa Monica, Calif.