Now that the NFL regular season is over, it's time to look toward the postseason and Super Bowl XLV. This will pick up from this earlier thread:

http://prince.org/msg/100/348101

Will the New England Patriots storm their way to another Super Bowl title? Or will the Steelers derail their plans and go on to win a record seventh Super Bowl? Or will the Ravens meet up against the Patriots again and pull off another upset? Will Peyton Manning show once again that the Colts are the team to beat, or will they be dethroned in the wild card round? Will the Jets live up to Rex Ryan's predictions and actually go all the way? Can the Falcons get to the Super Bowl by winning at home? Are the Saints going to march their way back to the Super Bowl, or will they lose on the road in rainy Seattle or a chilly Soldier Field? Are the Packers poised to make a dangerous run and upset a few teams along the way? Will Michael Vick lead the Eagles to an epic Super Bowl showdown against the Patriots in a battle for MVP? Will the NFC Championship be an epic matchup between two historically bitter division rivals from the NFC North? Do the Seattle Seahawks or Kansas City Chiefs have any prayer of making it to the Super Bowl? Discuss.

there is no post season. the giants season ended.

This has been THE oddest season. I couldn't even begin to guess who's gonna be at the SB, there are no clear cut favorites in my mind. This should be a fun and suspenseful playoffs.

728huey said:

Now that the NFL regular season is over, it's time to look toward the postseason and Super Bowl XLV. This will pick up from this earlier thread:

http://prince.org/msg/100/348101

Will the New England Patriots storm their way to another Super Bowl title? Or will the Steelers derail their plans and go on to win a record seventh Super Bowl? Or will the Ravens meet up against the Patriots again and pull off another upset? Will Peyton Manning show once again that the Colts are the team to beat, or will they be dethroned in the wild card round? Will the Jets live up to Rex Ryan's predictions and actually go all the way? Can the Falcons get to the Super Bowl by winning at home? Are the Saints going to march their way back to the Super Bowl, or will they lose on the road in rainy Seattle or a chilly Soldier Field? Are the Packers poised to make a dangerous run and upset a few teams along the way? Will Michael Vick lead the Eagles to an epic Super Bowl showdown against the Patriots in a battle for MVP? Will the NFC Championship be an epic matchup between two historically bitter division rivals from the NFC North? Do the Seattle Seahawks or Kansas City Chiefs have any prayer of making it to the Super Bowl? Discuss.

And what you think this is, an episode of Soap?

SCNDLS said:

And what you think this is, an episode of Soap?

Actually, I think it's more like an episode of Lost.

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These playoffs should be good, especially the NFC portion!

BlackAdder7 said:

there is no post season. the giants season ended.

Giants season ended against the Eagles. They have no one to blame but themselves.

Da Bears..............

Graycap23 said:

Da Bears..............

No YOU di'int!

SCNDLS said:

Graycap23 said:

Da Bears..............

No YOU di'int!

U know I really don't believe in Lovie as a coach....................but I must go with my team, even though they look like a 1 and done.

Off this season, Lovie's not going away anytime soon.

uPtoWnNY said:

Off this season, Lovie's not going away anytime soon.

I know.

SCNDLS said:

This has been THE oddest season. I couldn't even begin to guess who's gonna be at the SB, there are no clear cut favorites in my mind. This should be a fun and suspenseful playoffs.

The Patriots are the clear cut favorites, and the team I am cheering for now. But anything is possible.

Adisa said:

SCNDLS said:

This has been THE oddest season. I couldn't even begin to guess who's gonna be at the SB, there are no clear cut favorites in my mind. This should be a fun and suspenseful playoffs.

The Patriots are the clear cut favorites, and the team I am cheering for now. But anything is possible.

I can't stand the Patriots so I'm hoping they lose.

SCNDLS said:

I can't stand the Patriots so I'm hoping they lose.

Hey now - dem's fighting words.

What don't you like about the Pats?

Adisa said:

SCNDLS said:

This has been THE oddest season. I couldn't even begin to guess who's gonna be at the SB, there are no clear cut favorites in my mind. This should be a fun and suspenseful playoffs.

The Patriots are the clear cut favorites, and the team I am cheering for now. But anything is possible.

Not if they play the Ravens. Out of all the AFC teams, I'd give them a shot. If the Colts were healthy, they'd have a shot too. Hell, the Colts were on their way to beating NE a few weeks ago if not for Peyton's INT.

uPtoWnNY said:

Adisa said:

The Patriots are the clear cut favorites, and the team I am cheering for now. But anything is possible.

Not if they play the Ravens. Out of all the AFC teams, I'd give them a shot. If the Colts were healthy, they'd have a shot too. Hell, the Colts were on their way to beating NE a few weeks ago if not for Peyton's INT.

Agreed. The Ravens ALWAYS play us tough. And Pittsburgh is no joke either.

Other than Seattle, any team could easily make it out of the NFC. Crazy...

Fenwick said:

SCNDLS said:

I can't stand the Patriots so I'm hoping they lose.

Hey now - dem's fighting words.

What don't you like about the Pats?

The QB and coach are both douches. I relish the thought of them gettin' hit in they moufs.

uPtoWnNY said:

Adisa said:

The Patriots are the clear cut favorites, and the team I am cheering for now. But anything is possible.

Not if they play the Ravens. Out of all the AFC teams, I'd give them a shot. If the Colts were healthy, they'd have a shot too. Hell, the Colts were on their way to beating NE a few weeks ago if not for Peyton's INT.

That's what I mean, there ARE teams in their division who can put it on 'em so I don't think the Pats are a foregone conclusion.

Fenwick said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Not if they play the Ravens. Out of all the AFC teams, I'd give them a shot. If the Colts were healthy, they'd have a shot too. Hell, the Colts were on their way to beating NE a few weeks ago if not for Peyton's INT.

Agreed. The Ravens ALWAYS play us tough. And Pittsburgh is no joke either.

Other than Seattle, any team could easily make it out of the NFC. Crazy...

Pats aren't worried about Pittsburgh - Brady owns them. The Ravens(and the Colts at 100%) are a much tougher match-up. And I'm still not sold on NE's defense.

SCNDLS said:

Fenwick said:

Hey now - dem's fighting words.

What don't you like about the Pats?

The QB and coach are both douches. I relish the thought of them gettin' hit in they moufs.

I will 100% give you the coach. The veiled arrogance would KILL me if he was another team's coach. I hate it and I'm from Boston. (Don't get me wrong, I love that he's our coach. But I understand why everyone else would want to string him up by his nuts in the middle of the day and listen to him wimper until 4 in the morning).

But Brady? Really? What is it about him that irritates you?

Fenwick said:

But Brady? Really? What is it about him that irritates you?

Those hair implants.

uPtoWnNY said:

Fenwick said:

Agreed. The Ravens ALWAYS play us tough. And Pittsburgh is no joke either.

Other than Seattle, any team could easily make it out of the NFC. Crazy...

Pats aren't worried about Pittsburgh - Brady owns them. The Ravens(and the Colts at 100%) are a much tougher match-up. And I'm still not sold on NE's defense.

Well how about I worry for them?

They are actually the team I'm most afraid of in the AFC for some reason. I just think they've been there twice before and have a solid team on both sides of the ball.

Re- our defense. Totally agree. Like many others I actually thought this would be a bridge year for us because we have some many youngsters on D. We'll see....

uPtoWnNY said:

Fenwick said:

But Brady? Really? What is it about him that irritates you?

Those hair implants.

GOT YA!!!!! Thanks for clarifying. I hate him now too!!!!!

Fenwick said:

SCNDLS said:

The QB and coach are both douches. I relish the thought of them gettin' hit in they moufs.

I will 100% give you the coach. The veiled arrogance would KILL me if he was another team's coach. I hate it and I'm from Boston. (Don't get me wrong, I love that he's our coach. But I understand why everyone else would want to string him up by his nuts in the middle of the day and listen to him wimper until 4 in the morning).

But Brady? Really? What is it about him that irritates you?

I dunno, he's always bugged me, at least since the first SB win. After that he took on this smug quality IMO. He's a winner and I give him his due but watching him get bodyslammed on the field makes me smile like I'm looking at a boxful o' puppies.

Fenwick said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Those hair implants.

GOT YA!!!!! Thanks for clarifying. I hate him now too!!!!!

Are those hair implants???

Uptown don't hate cuz he got beautiful flowing locks.

Fenwick said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Pats aren't worried about Pittsburgh - Brady owns them. The Ravens(and the Colts at 100%) are a much tougher match-up. And I'm still not sold on NE's defense.

Well how about I worry for them?

They are actually the team I'm most afraid of in the AFC for some reason. I just think they've been there twice before and have a solid team on both sides of the ball.

Re- our defense. Totally agree. Like many others I actually thought this would be a bridge year for us because we have some many youngsters on D. We'll see....

Brady kills the Steelers with those four-wide WR sets.

Actually, the time to get the Patriots is now. With the draft picks the evil genius Belichick has stockpiled, Patriots are gearing up for another dynasty.

uPtoWnNY said:

Adisa said:

The Patriots are the clear cut favorites, and the team I am cheering for now. But anything is possible.

Not if they play the Ravens. Out of all the AFC teams, I'd give them a shot. If the Colts were healthy, they'd have a shot too. Hell, the Colts were on their way to beating NE a few weeks ago if not for Peyton's INT.

You can give them a shot, but the Patriots are the favorites to win.

SCNDLS said:

Fenwick said:

I will 100% give you the coach. The veiled arrogance would KILL me if he was another team's coach. I hate it and I'm from Boston. (Don't get me wrong, I love that he's our coach. But I understand why everyone else would want to string him up by his nuts in the middle of the day and listen to him wimper until 4 in the morning).

But Brady? Really? What is it about him that irritates you?

I dunno, he's always bugged me, at least since the first SB win. After that he took on this smug quality IMO. He's a winner and I give him his due but watching him get bodyslammed on the field makes me smile like I'm looking at a boxful o' puppies.

I could be wrong. But I think the smug-factor is just him trying to do his best to take on the attitude/put on the airs that Belichick likes to create. It's that self imposed modesty thing that rings false. I think almost all of the Pats try to adopt that attitude in interviews because they know how Belichick does it and they are trying to maintain the company line.

Who knows? Maybe he's just a faux-follicled ass!!!!!

But he's my faux-follicled ass!!!! How's that?

Fenwick said:

SCNDLS said:

I dunno, he's always bugged me, at least since the first SB win. After that he took on this smug quality IMO. He's a winner and I give him his due but watching him get bodyslammed on the field makes me smile like I'm looking at a boxful o' puppies.

I could be wrong. But I think the smug-factor is just him trying to do his best to take on the attitude/put on the airs that Belichick likes to create. It's that self imposed modesty thing that rings false. I think almost all of the Pats try to adopt that attitude in interviews because they know how Belichick does it and they are trying to maintain the company line.

Who knows? Maybe he's just a faux-follicled ass!!!!!

But he's my faux-follicled ass!!!! How's that?

I know what you mean, but there's something extra. And the way he did his babymama Bridget Moynihan, for me, was another indication of his douchey-ness.