So who wins the SB

[RegentDenali]

I happen to think that Moreno will finish with more rushing yards than Lynch. I'm pretty sure when Denver is up 3 scores midway thru the 3rd quater, that Moreno will be the work horse.

 

[Wolverine830872]

Seattle's D is going to absolutely wreck Manning.

And Broncos's D would be considered one of the worst in the NFC.

Unless Goodell orders the refs to fix the game to make sure Manning gets another ring out the door, Seattle is going to blow up the Donkeys.

Final score:

Seahawks 38 - Donkeys 17

 

[RegentDenali]

You don't know what your talking about.

Against the pass they play a Cover 3 "Zone" pass defensive scheme vs Spread Gun 11 Personnel, which Denver typically uses. It is one of the more basic defensive schemes in the field in the Cover 3 scheme, basically a high school defense in its simplicity.

Denver will use bunch formations and crossing routes to try and counter the press at the line.


The use this same basic defensive formation against the run and they will bring the strong safety Chancellor up to create an 8 man box against the run.

They will press the receiver off the LOS to disrupt their timing, but this defense relies on aggressiveness and trying to dominate physically. They want to intimidate their opponent and put pressure on the QB to disrupt his timing and not let him make his reads.

This has worked pretty well this year because of the talent in the Seattle secondary has been able to limit the production of a primary WR or a good pass catching TE like Jimmy Graham and you take away a passing games best weapon.


The problem I see the Seahawks having with Denver is the Broncos have ProBowl caliber weapons at EVERY skill position. WR, TE, RB they are not going to be able to double team every one of them.

Someone is getting open and Mannng will pick a zone cover scheme apart.

Denver's receivers are bigger, more athletic and more physical than most of the receivers the Seahawks DBs have faced this year. Even Welker is a threat for his size.

Seattle may limit some of what Denver does so well but there is no way they are shutting them down.

Denver can run as well as they pass. Moreno has almost the same production from scrimmage in yards and 1 less TD than Lynch, and add Montee Ball is a goal line threat.

The real key to this game is the LOS. Can Denver stop the Seattle running game and can Seattle get to Manning with a 4 man rush?

Seattle rotates the D line to keep them fresh but Mannign will limit their ability to substitute with the hurry up fast paced offense and Denver's O-line has been great at pass protection.

Denver also is statistically as good against the run as Seattle for the regular season (both tied at #7 in rushing Defense) and has been better in the post season than Seattle against very good RB (Matthews and Blount).

Whoever wins the battle of the trenches will be able to execute their game plan better and whoever protects the football, has the upper hand here.

If you break down all 3 phases, Denver has a much better QB and passing game.

Running games are basically even with Lynch the more dangerous back at the 2nd level but not the fastest or most dangerous in the open field like Moreno.

Run defense is even.

Pass defense an edge to Seattle but they have not faced as potent of a passing attack this yet.

Bottom line, can Denver stop Lynch which is what teh Seattle offensive game plan is dependent on and can Manning pick apart the Seattle secondary?

 

[WizardHawk]

A couple of my statements in this thread and I was crucified for making them.

And so far those that attacked our fans that had the audacity to suggest a blow out by us was even possible have yet to take it back. Including those that went bat shit crazy because someone didn't give a formal apology for making a duplicate thread. It would seem making claims that end up being wrong is fine, but don't do you dare say anything someone else has already said. Have to draw the line somewhere.

 

[RegentDenali]

 

[RegentDenali]

Denver wins and by a large margin.

 

[Banned 10x]

you should use that Gif and follow Mark around the hoop, it applies to almost every one of his posts.

 

[RegentDenali]

you should use that Gif and follow Mark around the hoop, it applies to almost every one of his posts.

That and the Sooner Schooner crash vid.