Since you can vote for any two you want, I picked the Eagles and the Panthers to play in the Superbowl.
Philly vs. New England, just like I predicted when these threads started popping up a couple of weeks ago.
I've been saying New England all the way, but Indy is scaring me. They are red hot.... The NFC has very little hope this year.
I honestly hope that Carolina doesnt make it. I don't have anything agaisnt them or anything. But still, who honestly wants to see Jake Delhomme in the Super Bowl. I'd like to see The Colts in it. They got some big time stars in Manning, Edge and Harrison. The Panthers have Jake Delhomme. I can live with the Eagles, and Pats. or Eagles and Colts.
Colts vs Eagles. Colts win the super bowl. Manning is in the zone, The Patriots D cannot stop a great QB playing out of his mind. I really like Carolina but I think Stephen Davis' injury will hurt them badly and the Eagles will creep into the Big dance only to be stomped by EJ's 200 yard rushing game.
That is what I am thinking. I had picked NE versus the Rams, so why not go with the team that beat them. A big factor is injuries. If Vincent is back and Davis not, I like the Eagles, visa versa, I like the Panthers. If both or neither are back--I really could see it going both ways. Without Vincent I don't see how the Eagles can get away with manning up with Smith and Muhammad, but if Carolina is only running OK the Eagles safeties can focus on pass defense and they are a tough ball hawking crew. To me the entire key to the game is whether Carolina can force the Eagles safeties to play run defense first. I absolutely do not see the Eagles putting up big numbers versus Carolina's defense, because their line should be able to contain McNabb. But honestly no NFC team deserves to be on the same field with the Pats, Colts or Titans--any of whom would have cruised through the other conference. The Colts are still playing great but I like the Pats. The Pats defense is the smartest in the league and you know Brady and his guys know how to play in the cold. Almost invariable the great QB loses to the superior team deep in the playoffs, this was true of Elway, Marino, Fouts and Farve in their prime (I never remember a case where Joe Montana had the inferior supporting cast so that throws him out)--that is what I expect here.
I picked the Eagles and Pats but I would love to see the Colts in it, although it is not the end of the world if the Pats make it. Obviously, New England has a better defense than KC and my beloved Broncos, but that may not be enough as Manning is having an incredible run right now in these playoffs. Either way, I will be shocked if the NFC team beats either New England or Indy.
Ahhh, the beauty of underdogs. That's why I hope Carolina beats Philly.(That and because Philly is crap, when it comes to fans.) Carolina(Hopefully) vs.Indianapolis
I would like to see the Panthers in it, but I think Philly will win. The Colts are going to represent the AFC though. That's not even contingent on anything.
