Comments on: A Packergeek Super Bowl Prediction

By: verno329

verno329 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:24:54 +0000

LOVE the site btw. Been a great place to check out all year. Thanks a bunch

By: verno329

verno329 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:21:10 +0000

I understand your points and can definitely see your argument. The Cards do have a good chance tomorrow. I’m just not sold on their D. Delhomme was historically bad in that game and after the 2nd, 3rd turnover at most, it was all Jake’s horrific play. He was apologizing to his own players in the huddle as he was calling the plays for goodness sake. I just can’t forget how they gave up that big lead at home in the NFC Title game. But even excluding that Panther game, 5 TO’s in 2 games is pretty good. It will be an interesting game for sure

By: RayMidge

RayMidge — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:21:55 +0000

The only thing keeping me from loving the Cards to win is how many people are now picking them. That said I agree with your analysis, and would add in the ex-coach factor as a big one. No one knows Roeth better than Whisenhunt, I would think, and Pitt relies so much on big plays that if Az. can contain them they should have a good shot. Also, while I must acknowledge Pitt’s D is very good, I have never quite bought into them this year, they are tough smart and oppurtunistic, for sure, but I just don’t feel scared of them the way I did the Ravens or Bears teams, or even the great Cowboy D’s of the 90′s. If Warner stays upright, the Cards win.

I was one of those who thought that Boldin was just very good when you propsed trading for him in the preseason, and I will admit now that I was very wrong. He is a special WR, and Fitz is just silly good.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:58:10 +0000

Verno – I see your point. But turnovers are a big part of playing defense. Delhomme was certainly bad, but Arizona’s defense played a role in causing those turnovers – pressuring him, and making the plays on the poorly thrown balls. And while Atlanta managed 24 points, the AZ defense held the NFL’s 2nd best RB to 42 yards – and they were a solid reason AZ won that game. Overall in the post-season, I’d say causing 11 turnovers and getting 7 sacks in 3 games is playing at least decent defense.

Importantly, I wasn’t criticizing the Steelers’ schedule – because they played a huge number of tough games. I was just noting that they didn’t play a number of tough offenses. I’ll concede that, as you point out, the Steelers did play a few decent offenses – more than just the Colts as I contended (though the Cowboys should not be included on that list because they were one of the NFL’s worst teams down the stretch). Listen, I don’t think the Steelers defense is weak or anything. As I noted above, I think they are the best in the NFL. They were my fantasy defense all year so I have been following them. I just think this game against AZ with the way the AZ offense is playing, will be their biggest test this year.

By: verno329

verno329 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:59:11 +0000

This Arizona defense that has been the surprise of the playoffs, is that the same defense that gave up 24 to Atlanta, the same defense that gave up an 18 point lead to Philadelphia at home? Jake Delhomme’s 6 TO game (which was worse than Favre’s 6 picks game btw) made the Cardinals look better than they were.

And I’m not sure how you can criticize the Steelers schedule when they played the toughest schedule in years this year and finished 12-4. The Giants, Colts, Chargers, Patriots, and Cowboys all have explosive offenses.

I think the Cardinals do have a chance tomorrow but I think that the Steelers should come away with the win.

By: Ron La Canne

Ron La Canne — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:14:23 +0000

The Cardinal run is similar to NYG’s last year. The similarity ends tomorrow. Steelers 38 – Cardinals 10. Steelers get two defensive touchdowns.