Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Super Bowl Breakdown

Thought that I would take a look at the positions in the matchup and see who has an advantage.

Quarterback:
Not much to say here; easily the most one sided comparison.
Colts

Running Backs:
Both teams have a quality two back attack. Very similar to each other in this aspect. I'm giving a slight edge to Jones and Benson because they are better at catching passes out of the backfield.
Bears

Wide Recievers:
Muhammed is always underrated and Berrian has had a great season but Harrison and Wayne are in the elite class.
Colts

Tight Ends:
Good players on both teams here but Dallas Clark is a versatile weapon.
Colts

Offensive Line:
Both teams are running the ball well and protecting their QB. Would be a push except Indy has been drawing sevral penalties per game of late.
Bears

Defensive Line:
The Indy front's new commitment to stopping the run makes them lethal. The Bears are just SOLID. Both lines get after the QB well.
PUSH

Linebackers:
Just like the wideouts, one team is good but the other has top shelf talent at this position. Urlacher and Briggs, enough said.
Bears

Defensive Backs:
Both teams are kinda beat up, especially at the safeties. Bob Sanders has proven to be the missing link and gives the slight advantage.
Colts

Kick Defense:
This has been the weakest link in the Indy arsenal all 3 weeks.
Bears

Kick Returns:
Devin Hester... period
Bears

Punter
Smith is a top-shelf kicker; Maynard is a field position weapon
Bears

Place Kicker
Gould has been incredible with a capital I, especially considering he is outdoors in Chicago. But you cannot go against the guy who has already made two game winners in the Super Bowl.
Colts

Final tally: 6-5 Bears. I think that this game will be much closer than people are giving credit; unless Rex implodes. If you are a wagering person, I'd take the 7 and run with them right now.

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