I think Seahawks will edge out the Steelers.
I think they have a better offense than the Steelers.
And I think they're defense right now, is playing expectionaly well.
Steelers have also played really well.
So its a tough choice.
Pinball is somewhat right.
What would these playoffs be if Carson Palmer didnt get ****ed up on the first passing play?
I wouldnt be surpraised if the Colts would of been playing in the big game.
Originally posted by Smasandian
What would these playoffs be if Carson Palmer didnt get ****ed up on the first passing play?
Will everybody please give this a ****ing rest? His injury happened, and it was what it was. I'm sorry if the Bungholes don't have 52 other players that could hold anyone else's jock on the Steelers - maybe that's something their shitty front office can address in the offseason. Maybe if enough Bengal fans ***** and complain about it, Marvin Lewis will actually develop a game plan the next time Carson has to sit his stupid ass on the bench.
Sorry, for the ranting, but I've heard more about Carson Palmer and Ed Hockuli the past 3 weeks than I've heard about any sort of Steeler's analysis. It's very rare that a team gets to the Super Bowl and I keep hearing on NFL Network and the radio that Bengal fans say they should have been there, blah blah blah. Hopefully one day the Bengals will move their sh*thole of a team to Idaho and perhaps develop some real fans.
Botankus, I couldn't agree with you more. It's sad that people use the injury of Carson Palmer as an excuse. What's more is that the Steelers beat Peyton Manning at home!!!! So this supercedes any support for the Palmer argument. On top of that, the bengals were playing lousy football going into the playoffs and many experts had them losing their frist game to the Steelers anyhow. Plus, the Steelers were hot, and they still are.
Face it people, wether you like the Steelers or not, whether you think they are lucky or not, or whether you think they are good or not, or a combination of some or all of the above-they are playing the best football right now, period. The Steelers have bested better foes than the Seahawks, and ALL on the road so I don't see what the argument is here.
Howeve, this is just like March Madness, the team that wins the NCAA basketball championship is sometimes not really the best team. The same principle applies in the Super Bowl though so one can not discount the Seahawks chances of winning it either....just have to be the better team THAT day, not the best team in the league. 😉
I agree, Bobby D, and I have tremendous respect for the Seahawks and what Holmgren has done to increase their level of play by 100% over last year's bunch of inexperienced buffoons. They have hardly any weaknesses and I expect a close game.
I heard Lincoln Kennedy on NFL Network last night talk about how the Seahawks struggled with the 3-4 earlier this year against Dallas. They had trouble picking up the speed on the edges and Shaun Alexander often couldn't get from behind the line of scrimmage without being tackled. I feel this could be a big factor in the Super Bowl. I know Seattle won against Dallas, but the offense really struggled and it took a late score to do it.
something to remember about palmer's injury is Kitna didnt play that bad, his worst performance came once they were a good bit behind. Granted I think Cinci had a much better chance if Palmer didnt go down, but sorry bengal fans, Indy would be in the superbowl if Cinci beat Pitt.. but ah well that didnt happen.
I agree with many points stated. The super bowl will be a close well fought game I am just saying the points i feel should be said. Both teams have stepped it it when they really needed to. You say the Hawks arent playing anybody good. I mean thats not our fault and by the way those games wernt even close.
Hey Botankus,
It was just a question. Calm down.
I'm not saying that the Bengals would of won or lost. Nonbody knows what would happened if the Palmer didnt get injured. But, who's to say the Steelers would of automatically won.
The Seahawks game against Dallas was won because of the play of Bledsoe. Dallas should of won that game, but Bledsoe played like a turkey. But that was 14 or so weeks ago, shit changes. Steelers are playing really hot, but that sometimes backfires, especially if the Seahawks get a couple of scores at the start.
seahawk fans are pretty into the team.. they are said to have the best home field advantage in the NFL in terms of noise mainly. Seattle has only had ONE championship and that was the Sonics in 76 i believe.. the Mariners have had several amazing years and never made it to the series, Sonics were a bit of a let down in the playoffs and the seahawks also never a superbowl appearance or even a playoff win in the past 22 years.... believe me Seattle fans WANT this
Hey, when you get a chance, check out this thread in the GDF.