The Superbowl

[TheGSMoeller]

Winning.

Haha, I didn't even look at your response when I posted mine. Seriously answered the same way.

[TheGSMoeller]

Ater watching this weekend's games I feel secure to say that all of these teams are good, and healthy. The NY Football Giants look as if they're replaying their 2008 season and playing their best football during the playoffs; Saints look unstoppable; don't be fooled by a rookie QB and a first post-season appearance as the Texans have a solid "D" and a great RB.

Should be an interesting rest of the playoffs, especially in the NFC as all four teams are strong.

[Karl Henning]

Just shivered at an apparition of the spirit of Charlie Sheen . . . .

[springrite]

Actually I have not watched a game in almost ten years except a few months ago when I was in Denver and I watched the Denver Cornhuskers... I mean Broncos play on TV. Maybe later this year when I am in Baltimore I get to go to a real game.

[TheGSMoeller]

Just shivered at an apparition of the spirit of Charlie Sheen . . . .

Ouch, I apologize, nobody wants that.

[Karl Henning]

Well, having tiger blood helps . . . .

[TheGSMoeller]

Well, having tiger blood helps . . . .

And maybe a few goddesses around to help you...well, that's for another forum.

[springrite]

And maybe a few goddesses around to help you...well, that's for another forum.

Some would gladly settle for sluts and bitches, but...

[Szykneij]

Here are the current odds to win the Superbowl:

Green Bay Packers 2 to 1
New England Patriots 2.85 to 1
New Orleans Saints 3.85 to 1
Baltimore Ravens 7 to 1
San Francisco 49ers 15 to 1
New York Giants 17 to 1
Houston Texans 38 to 1
Denver Broncos 45 to 1

People aren't talking much about the Patriots, but the oddsmakers sure like them. The New England defense is questionable, but their offense is a powerhouse. Even in this year of the quarterback, Brady is still number one and he has an amazing arsenal to work with.  He has no fewer than four receivers who can dominate a game (Welker, Gronkowski, Branch and Hernandez) and a viable set of running backs for any situation (Green-Ellis, Woodhead, the rookie Ridley, and the newly acquired Polite ). On top of that, they have a coaching staff that knows how to exploit the opponent's weaknesses and adjust on the fly if necessary.
I think a Green Bay/New England Superbowl is likely, but despite a great season, the Packers may have peaked too soon. The Giants look scary and seem to be getting better with each game. I wouldn't count them out.
  I'd be rooting for Denver and Tebow if they weren't playing the Patriots this week. They're a great story and it's refreshing to see a player getting so much media attention for something other than shooting people, dealing drugs, or abusing women. I don't think they have what it takes, though, to get past the Patriots.

[Karl Henning]

. . . and it's refreshing to see a player getting so much media attention for something other than shooting people, dealing drugs, or abusing women.

Nice to see professional athletes diversifying their portfolio, certainly.

[mahler10th]

THE GREEN BAY PACKERS had a tough game against the Giants only last month.  There was only three points between them in a high scoring game.  This time I am confident Aaron Rodgers can avoid being sacked so much, and the GREEN BAY PACKERS will dominate.  Lessons have been learned.  I am looking forward to watching that game live on Sky Sports... 

I haven't paid much attention to Denver since the days of John Elway,  but I will be taking notes on what they're up to just in case they're a bigger threat thatn I think.  I will watch them against the Patriots, who are a team I admire very much if it weren't for the brilliant GREEN BAY PACKERS.

[chasmaniac]

THE GREEN BAY PACKERS had a tough game against the Giants only last month.  There was only three points between them in a high scoring game.  This time I am confident Aaron Rodgers can avoid being sacked so much, and the GREEN BAY PACKERS will dominate.  Lessons have been learned.  I am looking forward to watching that game live on Sky Sports... 

I haven't paid much attention to Denver since the days of John Elway,  but I will be taking notes on what they're up to just in case they're a bigger threat thatn I think.  I will watch them against the Patriots, who are a team I admire very much if it weren't for the brilliant GREEN BAY PACKERS.

Yes, but in the other football world, is it CELTIC or RANGERS for you? 

And if one of those teams were to play the GREEN BAY PACKERS for the Stanley Cup, who would win?

Go, Leafs, Go!

[mahler10th]

Yes, but in the other football world, is it CELTIC or RANGERS for you? 
And if one of those teams were to play the GREEN BAY PACKERS for the Stanley Cup, who would win?
Go, Leafs, Go!

If Glasgow Celtic FC met the GREEN BAY PACKERS in a Stanley Cup challenge, the PACKERS would be sliding all over the place and Celtic would give it up because of the sheer size of the PACKERS offense.  The PACKERS would win whilst sliding on their arses legs akimbo without Celtic even being in the rink.   Celtic would have to watch "The Goon" for tips on unusual offensive measures before even thinking of being demolished by THE GREEN BAY PACKERS on ice.

[drogulus]

Here are the current odds to win the Superbowl:

Green Bay Packers 2 to 1
New England Patriots 2.85 to 1
New Orleans Saints 3.85 to 1
Baltimore Ravens 7 to 1
San Francisco 49ers 15 to 1
New York Giants 17 to 1
Houston Texans 38 to 1
Denver Broncos 45 to 1

People aren't talking much about the Patriots, but the oddsmakers sure like them. The New England defense is questionable, but their offense is a powerhouse. Even in this year of the quarterback, Brady is still number one and he has an amazing arsenal to work with.  He has no fewer than four receivers who can dominate a game (Welker, Gronkowski, Branch and Hernandez) and a viable set of running backs for any situation (Green-Ellis, Woodhead, the rookie Ridley, and the newly acquired Polite ). On top of that, they have a coaching staff that knows how to exploit the opponent's weaknesses and adjust on the fly if necessary.
I think a Green Bay/New England Superbowl is likely, but despite a great season, the Packers may have peaked too soon. The Giants look scary and seem to be getting better with each game. I wouldn't count them out.
  I'd be rooting for Denver and Tebow if they weren't playing the Patriots this week. They're a great story and it's refreshing to see a player getting so much media attention for something other than shooting people, dealing drugs, or abusing women. I don't think they have what it takes, though, to get past the Patriots.

    The last game with Denver was the first time I got to see Tebow and what the fuss was about. He's definitely a problem with his running skill. But he will not last in the league unless he shortens his passing motion. He throws like a baseball pitcher, and eventually he will get into trouble with his slow release. Either he will get creamed or his receivers will pay the price, probably both.

[Szykneij]

    The last game with Denver was the first time I got to see Tebow and what the fuss was about. He's definitely a problem with his running skill. But he will not last in the league unless he shortens his passing motion. He throws like a baseball pitcher, and eventually he will get into trouble with his slow release. Either he will get creamed or his receivers will pay the price, probably both.

In addition to his passing inaccuracy, Tebow doesn't have much of a touch on the ball. Every pass he throws comes out like it's shot out of a bazooka. That's one of the reasons many of his short passes go incomplete.
On the other hand, when you have wide receivers like Demaryius Thomas who can snag those rockets and run just as fast after the catch, Tebow's ability to scramble and buy time is a nightmare for a defensive safety.

[drogulus]

     Tebow reminds me of Flutie, a great player whose combination of strengths and weaknesses made it hard to fit him in. You have to build the offense around these guys, and most teams don't want to do that for one oddball player.

[Szykneij]

     Tebow reminds me of Flutie, a great player whose combination of strengths and weaknesses made it hard to fit him in. You have to build the offense around these guys, and most teams don't want to do that for one oddball player.

Doug Flutie had a significant size disadvantage for the NFL. Tebow, at is 6'3", 230 pounds has the right physique for a quarterback. I stood behind Flutie in line at a Celtics game and couldn't believe how small he really was in person.

[mahler10th]

Denver are being utterly crushed by New England.
Scary.
Later, the mighty GREEN BAY PACKERS.

[TheGSMoeller]

The last 3 minutes of the 49ers/Saints was insane, classic playoff game.

[mahler10th]

The last 3 minutes of the 49ers/Saints was insane, classic playoff game.

Missed it, but will watch the highlights in about 6 hours Greg!