Monday, December 14, 2009

Colts vs. Saints, please!

In the NFL I am primarily a Seattle Seahawks fan, followed by the Oakland Raiders. It's pretty a rought twenty years. Both teams have been to the Super Bowl once in that span, each to a loss. After that, well, I like some teams.

This year I am an Indianapolis Colts fan and a New Orleans Saints fan.

THE COLTS - I like Peyton Manning. Dude's funny. If you make a list of Top Ten Best SNL Hosts of the Past Decade, he makes the list. His dance routine with Will Forte to "Casino Royale" gets me every time. His commercials were great. None of that matters on the field.

On the field, he is feared. No one's been responsible for more final-drive victories this year. Opposing teams make dumb decisions based on their fear of Peyton Manning. Why else would the Hoodie opt to go for on 4th-and-2 deep in their own territory when they were ahead? because he didn't believe his defense, the Patriots defense, the three-time Super Bowl championship defense, could keep Peyton Manning from scoring a touchdown.

They lose Marvin Harrison. No problem; they have Antonio Gonzalez. They lose Gonzalez. No problem. Peyton helps Reggie Wayne get Pro Bowler numbers and makes Austin Collie the steal of the draft. And with Peyton playing so well, Joseph Addai is able to run against some defenses who have to consider the pass on every play.

THE SAINTS - Drew Brees was booted from San Diego too early, but it was a win-win. The Saints, the underdog for a decade, always getting those 8-8 seasons, are legitimate, and it's thanks to the bombs from Brees's arm. The Saints look great in every game. Who's going to get you this week? Will it be Colston? Henderson? Reggie Bush? Who knows?

Their defensive numbers don't look great, but they always do just enough. And when you look at that Redskins win, they have luck on their side too. They're a team you can have faith in, because they win some by miracles too.

But most importantly, they're both undefeated and could realistically face each other in the Super Bowl. I want that Super Bowl. Undefeated vs. Undefeated. It'd be the biggest Super Bowl in history.

And then the 1972 Dolphins would fade away forever. Poof!

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