Not just that, I just have a hard time saying that someone 'deserves' a ring. Earn it first. Show us that you should be there and truly deserve the shot at it.
Heck, I have a tough time even thinking about who I would say deserves a ring even now. The Patriots all likely deserve one for the job they are doing on the field this season. But beyond them, who?
What players have toiled and worked towards being a complete success? Those are the types of players I would say deserve the ring. Others, well, they get to earn it. Go out on the field, kick the other guy's butt and earn the ring.