Sunday, February 7, 2010

Thoughts on today's Superbowl

I just don't understand why anyone is saying, "The Colts are gonna wreck the Saints" or vice versa. If these people knew anything about football, they'd know that it isn't going to be a blowout. It's going to be a close game and Reggie Bush will do okay, but he wont have that great of a game becuase the Colts planned for him and he is NOT a feature back. He will have a few decent gains, a couple of touches, a few catches, and if he is lucky a punt return. Nor will the Saints defense have 3+ picks on Peyton Manning. He is the smartest player in football, and the only player to ever intercept him 3+ times was Antonio Cromartie, and it was because of pressure and rain. Thats my rant about the superbowl. My pick: Saints by 7. Peyton Manning will have a respectable game, but the Saints defense will come up bigger. The Saints rushing attack with Pierre Thomas, and not Reggie Bush will have a 100+ yard game. The fact that Reggie Wayne tweaked his knee again won't limit him much but will take the top end off his speed. The injury to Dwight Freeney will be the biggest factor. Without this I would pick Colts by 7, but he is just that big of an impact player. Drew Brees will have much more time in the pocket, and that coupled with a superior rushing attack, and a defense suited against the pass, will enable the Saints to escape with a 42-35 win.