There are plenty of obvious storylines as we plummet into two weeks of navel-gazing coverage about two markets that just don’t like each other. The pursuit of perfection. The resurrection of the Giants. Etc. But what about the angles that nobody is touching on? That’s what we’re here for. The controversial parts are in italics. When in Rome …

*Forget the walking boot. How does the fact that Tom Brady wears white shoes impact his ability to escape the fierce rush from New York’s defensive ends?

*Eli Manning was named Sigma Nu’s Male Athlete of the Year two times, the first coming three years after Trent Lott was inducted into the fraternity’s Hall of Honor for “achievements in academics, athletics or talent.” How does this select company affect Eli’s ability to make it to the right Super Bowl parties in Glendale?

*Lawrence Tynes was born in Scotland and played in the CFL. What does he know about American football?

*Tight end Kyle Brady is not related to Tom Brady, but he is a civil war buff. How does he reconcile these competing factors in order to make a big third down catch?

Logan Mankins and his father are part of a prize-winning steer roping team. Does that impact your ability to always think his last name is pronounced Man-cakes?

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