Super Bowl XLVI News and Notes - January 29, 2012

Myra Kraft is an enduring presence for the New England Patriots.

The Patriots decade of dominance began in 2001, writes Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.

The Globe also looks at where the players from the '01 team are now.

Safety James Ihedigbo was meant to be a Patriot, writes Steve Buckley of the Boston Herald.

The Patriots will need to play their best game to beat the Giants, NBC analyst and former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison said.

Unheralded late-round quarterback Julian Edelman has become a jack of all trades for the Patriots.

Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston shares some quick-hit thoughts about the Patriots (and the rest of the league).

New York Giants first-round quarterback Prince Amukamara has a rebellious side that quickly caught up to him this season, writes Jorge Castillo of The Star-Ledger.

Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride is hopeful of another head coaching opportunity.

The Plaxico Burress incident cost the Giants a chance to defend their win in Super Bowl XLII, writes Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News.

Giants punter Steve Weatherford will play for the Super Bowl in his home state of Indiana.

Offensive lineman Kevin Boothe and defensive end Dave Tollefson are among five unsung Giants who have played a key role in the Super Bowl run.

Aaron Ross and Corey Webster lead a confident Giants' secondary.

Giants safety Deon Grant is ready for another shot at a Lombardi Trophy.

Today's NFL birthdays: Panthers safety Jordan Pugh (24), Bengals wide receiver Vidal Hazelton (24) and defensive tackle Pat Sims (27), Cowboys linebacker Alex Albright (24), Chiefs long-snapper Thomas Gafford (29), 49ers practice squad linebacker Monte Simmons (23), Titans kicker Rob Bironas (34), free agent wide receiver Mark Bradley (30) and offensive lineman Herman Johnson (27).

Former NFL running back Harold Green (44), defensive lineman Tim Johnson (47), center Jeff Mitchell (38), quarterback Bill Nelsen (71), wide receiver Andre Reed (48), punter Chad Stanley (36) and defensive back Aeneas Williams (44). The late Jack Stroud, an offensive lineman with the Giants, was born 84 years ago.