This might be the most anticipation I have felt for a Super Bowl since "The Greatest Show on Turf" won it back in 1999. Nothing makes big games even more special than some good old fashion scandal and controversy. The Patriots have been dealing with the "Deflate Gate" while the Seahawks have been dealing with Marshawn Lynch's antics. Even though this isn't really a rivalry, it kind of has the feeling of one that's been brewing the last week or so. The fact that these are two of the most hated teams in the NFL combined with the news that has been surrounding them will make for one of the most watched Super Bowls in history. I will be watching to see two great teams go at it, while many people will watch to see what color of cleats Marshawn Lynch will wear or what he is going to do with his private parts after scoring a touchdown, Who knows, maybe they will have Marshawn Lynch inspect the Patriots balls before the game, he has plenty of experience with ball grabbing. But seriously, this will be a great game. It's like watching the old dynasty take on the up-and-coming dynasty.
There is no question that the Patriots have one of the best offenses in the NFL. Despite what you feel about Brady personally, he is one of the bet quarterbacks of all time. Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches of all time, the two make and amazing combination. The Patriots have a great offensive line and they will need to be on top of their game against the Seahawks, who have the best defense in the NFL. The Patriots will have to use their running game a little bit to try and open up the passing game. I don't see the Patriots being able to run much against the best rushing defense in the league.
The Seahawks have the new school coach/quarterback combo in Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll. They seem to have some similar qualities that Brady and Belichick have. Wilson and Brady both have the wholesome, American, nice guy thing going for them, plus they are great quarterbacks. Belichick and Carroll are two of the most hated coaches in the NFL, although Carroll gets most his hatred from his days at USC. They get plenty of hate because they win. Seattle has hands down the best defense in the league. They have tremendous pass rushing, great run stopping, and their secondary is hard to through in. They are great, but they also have had some injuries in Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas. These guys are two very important components to that stifling defense. I'm sure that Carroll will have something to make up for the possibility of those two guys not being 100%.
This game is very hard to call. Like I stated previously, both teams are the best one different sides of the ball. Brady and Belichick will not let the surrounding scandal interfere with their plans for the game, they are very professional when it comes to preparation. Seattle won't be at home, so they will have to get it done without their 12th man backing them up. New England is favored by 1 point, and I have to agree with this. I would take the Patriots and the points on this one. I think the Patriots beat the Seahawks by 2 points with a score of 24-22.
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