Hello all,
master_bates said:
Arizona
They're offense is just way too strong!!
Kurt Warner mvp and makes the hall of fame
His life should be made into a movie
Uh NO! LOL!!!!! Were you born on their stadium floor at the 50 yard line??? Or is Warner your uncle? Yeah, he did great in Super Bowl XXXVI against a heavily underdog cinderela team with essentially a first time quarterback...Patriots 20 St Louis 17. Warner 1 TD 2 INTs. "Greatest Show On Turf"...MY BUTT!
Arizona is no secret. They either hit big plays for long gains with their receivers or they are pretty helpless. Pittsburgh needs to keep Fitzgerald from getting off the line well and delay his routes. Unlike McNabb, Warner reads blitzes well. Don't allow him the quick easy strikes during blitzes and keep Fitzgerald double covered deep.
Pittsburgh has the toughest defense in the league, but their offense is uncertain. I have never been impressed with Roethlisberger. If he has good pocket protection he's capable, but his widely published ability to escape a rush is over-rated. He can get sloppy and try to force throws that aren't open. The Steelers offense is frequently eratic.
If there was any chance of poor weather the Cardinals wouldn't have a chance. Look how the Patriots demolished them so completely in the snow. The Cardinals are a sorry team in adverse conditions. But they will get the rarefied conditions they thrive in.
If the Steelers can cover the Cardinals deep threats and keep them from big breaks, it will be a tough and long day for the Cardinals.
Sadly, these are far from the best two teams.
Cheers,
Merlot