Well it’s almost game time. After looking at the teams during the week, I think that that both teams are pretty equal. Here is why:
1. Strong traditions – Green Bay has the most NFL Championships, Pittsburgh has the most Super Bowls.
2. Coach Mikes - Both coaches overcame major obstacles this season. Steelers Head Coach, Mike Tomlin got through the first quarter of the season without his starting quarterback. Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy loss several players to injuries, he is on his fourth starting right outside linebacker of the season.
3. Quarterbacks – Both Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger can throw and have a few options.
4. Solid defenses – The top three players in the 2010 Defensive Player of the Year contest is on one of the teams playing in the Super Bowl.
So who am I giving the edge to?
The Green Bay Packers.
I am giving the Packers the edge because of defense, primarily the secondary. The Steelers’ defense has Safety, Troy Polamalu, in its secondary, but he is it. This is the reason that the Jets took over the second half of the AFC title game and almost tied the game. They could not stop Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes. They will have difficulty against Greg Jennings. Meanwhile, the Packers’ secondary has Charles Woodson, Sam Shields and Tramon Williams. Hines Ward is a skilled, veteran receiver, but he and his teammates will not get past the Packers trio of defensive backs. Plus, now with Maurkice Pouncey out of the Super Bowl, the Packers should be able to run better. and
I am predicting that the Green Bay Packers will take the trophy named in honor of its legendary coach Vince Lombardi to Green Bay for the first time since 1997.
Enjoy the game!
Ciao!
Heels & Helmets®
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