Super Bowl predictions

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Instead of setting them up to be real strong contenders for the next few years (like Seattle did), this game may have set them back. If they had at least made a game of it, instead of showing their inexperience in the big game & Cam's lack of maturity in the face of adversity, then even a loss would still have been a stepping stone to a better outcome next year.

[gmann]

Im no panthers fan, but you forget they play in a crap division. Atl wont go any where until matt ryan steps up. Saints are still retooling, and tb is bad. O and the panthers are getting back their best WR who was hurt all year.

Panthers can go 8-8 next year and still win the divison, and come playoffs who knows what can happen

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

On another note, I didn't see this game as adding to Payton Manning's "Legacy" other than his team winning the Super Bowl because the way his defense was playing, it didn't require a great game or even a good game out of Manning (and it definitely was not a game either QB looked good in). The number of 3 and outs, as well as an NFL playoff record 12 failed 3rd down attempts in a row (or did it go higher?) really showed how ineffective, for the most part, Manning and the Bronco offense was for much of the day. The Denver defense really carried the team to victory, while Manning's offense more or less limped across the finish line. At least Manning kept his composure, something Cam will have to work on for next season. Well the pundits have said for decades that defense wins championships and that "truism" was proven at Super Bowl 50. Two great defenses duked it out and Denver's defense proved it deserved to be ranked number one.

[Reef Pilot]

Was one of the most poorly played and reffed games I have watched in a long time. Sure couldn't blame the weather on this one.

[kien]

Dang it I missed it all! So did the Superb owl see his shadow or not? Are we in for more winter or is spring coming early?!