Super Bowl: Saints or Colts?

An epic match-up... you can be bitter your team didn't make it, but you still have to admit this should be awesome.

I personally think the Colts have a better D and the Saints have a better offense... slight edge to the Colts, since their offense can still take control of any game.

Colts. :)

I'm gonna have to go with the Colts. Saints seem like they have a pretty good shot, but I think the Colts will get that winning touchdown. Just my thought though.

Colts. Horses are better than relijun. :D

Anyone have a great superbowl party to go to this year?

The saints already won the superbowl by beating the vikings.

The colts are a popular pick because, well, they're popular and have done well in the past.

For some reason, everyone is underestimating not just the saints as a team this year, but their current condition at this very moment. It's no surprise to anyone that a team's condition during the last week in January after a season of games is different than at any other time during the season. This alone gives NO an advantage.

That said, this is sports. There will always be upsets, and more often than not the population is usually split 50/50 on who they think has the best chance to win. That means that it's anybody's guess.

Well you have to look at it from the realistic point. I live in Louisiana, but I dislike the Saints.

Here are the facts:
Saints have the better offense.
Saints definately have a better running game, as Colts rank among the worst.
Saints & Colts defense are probably semi-equal, atleast as far as passing goes
Saints struggle vs the run.
Colts again rank among the worst vs the run.
Colts have more playoff experience, and Manning is the veteran QB.

So if they can keep Manning in check, I see the Saints having a better chance at winning, even though I would prefer the Colts.

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

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Originally Posted by Neal

Well you have to look at it from the realistic point. I live in Louisiana, but I dislike the Saints.

Here are the facts:
Saints have the better offense.
Saints definately have a better running game, as Colts rank among the worst.
Saints & Colts defense are probably semi-equal, atleast as far as passing goes
Saints struggle vs the run.
Colts again rank among the worst vs the run.
Colts have more playoff experience, and Manning is the veteran QB.

So if they can keep Manning in check, I see the Saints having a better chance at winning, even though I would prefer the Colts.

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Saints have a better offense? Not saying they dont...but didn't the Saints lose at home against the BUCS....THE BUCS?!

Did Manning and the Colts offense not pick apart the best defense in the NFL (the Jets) during the 2nd half of the AFC Championship?

Also...I think the Colts D is underrated. There D is FAST and quick to the ball. NYJ have a good run game and the Colts D shut that down too.

I like the Colts because I feel they are a better road team then the Saints are.

Colts .... they won't make the mistakes the vikes did .......... butta fingas!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Reediculous

Colts .... they won't make the mistakes the vikes did .......... butta fingas!!!!!

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fo real, hang on to the ball already!

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Originally Posted by Colin Vestrand

fo real, hang on to the ball already!

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Naaa come on guys.. Lets see the underdog win it...

Saint are hungry for this.. Peyton better watch it..those boys didn't cut Bret any slack and I have a feeling that Flag or not their going to try and shake Peyton up the same way

I think the Colts will edge it out. I think they have a better defense. As good as Brees is, Manning is a much better field general. His ability to scan a defense and tweak the play far exceeds Brees's ability to throw an accurate pass. However, if the Saint's D is able to pressure Manning like they did Favre, that will give them their best chance to win. Both teams have a great offense with many weapons to use. It will ultimately come down to which defense plays a better game, which includes turnovers and QB pressure.

Colts!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Colin Vestrand

fo real, hang on to the ball already!

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Haha right?

Adrian Peterson..."All-Day"?

More like "sometimes"...:P

Gotta be the Saints for no other reason that it'll break my little heart if they lose. But, we did make it to the SB which is a feat in and of itself.

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

Saints have a better offense? Not saying they dont...but didn't the Saints lose at home against the BUCS....THE BUCS?!

Did Manning and the Colts offense not pick apart the best defense in the NFL (the Jets) during the 2nd half of the AFC Championship?

Also...I think the Colts D is underrated. There D is FAST and quick to the ball. NYJ have a good run game and the Colts D shut that down too.

I like the Colts because I feel they are a better road team then the Saints are.

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Are you serious, you're going to quote a win/loss? I've seen the best team lose to a crappy one, and that crappy one play the #2-3 and lose, then the #1 team play the #2-3 and win, but yet they lost to a crappy one? Anybody can beat anybody, and anybody who is serious about sports knows that. It's not about that. Who want's it the most, who's willing to play better for it, more physical? Know what I mean? I've seen the Browns almost beat the Vikings, 34-20 in the first week, now yet they lose to the Lions? 38-37, they almost beat the Chargers, 30-23. They even beat the chiefs LMFAO, 41-34, they lost to the steelers, then they won when they played later in the season, and the Steelers are a good team. You tell me?

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I never said Colts didn't have a good defense. I simply stated that Saints have a horrible run D, yet the Colt's don't really have a running game, then I stated that the Saints & Colts pass D is pretty good, or something along that line. Colt's defense is really quick, especially the D-line. Jet's weren't moving the ball too well running, so yes while they were doing good in the 1st half, they got tired out during the second half, after turn-overs, and not managing the clock well. I played football, how about you? I played Strong Safety, I know first hand, how tiring it can get if your offense doesn't move the ball well, not to say my team never did, but against an arch rival, both teams struggled offensively.

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While i'm going to give IND's D credit, for hurting the Jets run game. They seemed to have more-less gotten away from the rotation they kept during the season. Not too much, but enough. Indy's also got some very talented receivers, and with a QB like Manning, he makes people shine. Jet's shut down Wayne & Clark, but Collie & Garcon stepped up.

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Originally Posted by Neal

Are you serious, you're going to quote a win/loss? I've seen the best team lose to a crappy one, and that crappy one play the #2-3 and lose, then the #1 team play the #2-3 and win, but yet they lost to a crappy one? Anybody can beat anybody, and anybody who is serious about sports knows that. It's not about that. Who want's it the most, who's willing to play better for it, more physical? Know what I mean? I've seen the Browns almost beat the Vikings, 34-20 in the first week, now yet they lose to the Lions? 38-37, they almost beat the Chargers, 30-23. They even beat the chiefs LMFAO, 41-34, they lost to the steelers, then they won when they played later in the season, and the Steelers are a good team. You tell me?

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I never said Colts didn't have a good defense. I simply stated that Saints have a horrible run D, yet the Colt's don't really have a running game, then I stated that the Saints & Colts pass D is pretty good, or something along that line. Colt's defense is really quick, especially the D-line. Jet's weren't moving the ball too well running, so yes while they were doing good in the 1st half, they got tired out during the second half, after turn-overs, and not managing the clock well. I played football, how about you? I played Strong Safety, I know first hand, how tiring it can get if your offense doesn't move the ball well, not to say my team never did, but against an arch rival, both teams struggled offensively.

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While i'm going to give IND's D credit, for hurting the Jets run game. They seemed to have more-less gotten away from the rotation they kept during the season. Not too much, but enough. Indy's also got some very talented receivers, and with a QB like Manning, he makes people shine. Jet's shut down Wayne & Clark, but Collie & Garcon stepped up.

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With all that typing you failed to say WHY the Saint offense is better.

Feel free to browse post season stats since you are saying the regular season is irrelevant... http://www.nfl.com/stats/team?season...POST&Submit=Go

...and post season experience.

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

With all that typing you failed to say WHY the Saint offense is better.

Feel free to browse post season stats since you are saying the regular season is irrelevant... http://www.nfl.com/stats/team?season...POST&Submit=Go

...and post season experience.

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I said Manning has more post season experience if you read. Like I stated, if you had any real football experience, you would know that stats don't mean everything. Saints are the better offense because of the dual threat. Colt's only have one real threat. That's like saying the Jets D is the best, best in what category? If you're going to call me out on something, make sure you get all the facts next time.

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Saints also have better PPG, and through the season they have more yards/game not to mention again points per game. You can't base a team on 2 games. I'm going through the season.

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Originally Posted by Neal

I said Manning has more post season experience if you read. Like I stated, if you had any real football experience, you would know that stats don't mean everything. Saints are the better offense because of the dual threat. Colt's only have one real threat. That's like saying the Jets D is the best, best in what category? If you're going to call me out on something, make sure you get all the facts next time.

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Saints also have better PPG, and through the season they have more yards/game not to mention again points per game. You can't base a team on 2 games. I'm going through the season.

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Didn't realize I was speaking to Joe Theismann... :rolleyes:

BTW...why are throwing stats at me when are saying they don't mean everything? Your response is a contradiction in itself...

you guys are funny, and this will be a great matchup!

The Saints shoudn't be there it took them 5 turnovers to beat the Vikes at home. The Colts are going to whup them. Peyton Manning is the best QB of all time and he'll show it on Super bowl sunday once again.

when your plus 4 in turnovers and you go into overtime ... you were dominated! Load up on the colts ... its a Lock ... Saints haven't been the same since ..... well YALL know! since dem BoYZ laid the smack down!

i don't really know a whole bunch about foot ball, but my boyfriend is from Indiana so i will be cheering for the colts!

At the beginning of the year when the Saints was on fire I would say that Saints would have the edge over the Colts. It seems like the communication has started to slip. The colts look as good as ever and will pick the D apart just like they did to the Jets.

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Originally Posted by Emilio

The Saints shoudn't be there it took them 5 turnovers to beat the Vikes at home. The Colts are going to whup them. Peyton Manning is the best QB of all time and he'll show it on Super bowl sunday once again.

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100% Agree.

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Originally Posted by Reediculous

when your plus 4 in turnovers and you go into overtime ... you were dominated! Load up on the colts ... its a Lock ... Saints haven't been the same since ..... well YALL know! since dem BoYZ laid the smack down!

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YUP!

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Originally Posted by Clear

At the beginning of the year when the Saints was on fire I would say that Saints would have the edge over the Colts. It seems like the communication has started to slip. The colts look as good as ever and will pick the D apart just like they did to the Jets.

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Exactly.

All HFBIQ...but what would I know? ;)

Better question is what jersey does Manning's dad wear on game day. I voted Saints. Because I dislike the colts.

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

Didn't realize I was speaking to Joe Theismann... :rolleyes:

BTW...why are throwing stats at me when are saying they don't mean everything? Your response is a contradiction in itself...

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You brought up stats, I said they don't really mean anything. Then I showed you the stats anyways. I don't go by stats.

I can only give so much THANKS...I am from Indianpolis...

GO COLTS!!:taz::taz::gj:

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

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You'd better believe it!

Geaux Saints!!!

I want the Saints to win but I personally dont think theyre good enough to defeat the Colts, but well see wont we!!!

I like the Saints...but I am From Indy....SO...INDY all the way!!! woot:taz:

This Baltimoron is old enough to remember Irsay and the Mayflower moving van and I say go SAINTS! :P
But, I'm also a lifelong COWBOYS fan so it doesn't really matter.

Go Saints!!!!! and thank God no Brett Favre!!!

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Originally Posted by Crusader71

Go Saints!!!!! and thank God no Brett Favre!!!

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just out of curiosity, do many canadians like the nfl? and do you guys follow the canadian football league?

im going to have to say saints..... but im hoping the colts do win since the saints beat the vikes :(

i will go with colts. Payton told me they would win and I believe him.

I am going to have a little more fun with this and predict the score:

Colts: 34

Saint: 24



:)

i think it will be more of a defensive battle...

colts 28
saints 17

Mods is it possible to close the poll prior to game time?

For the record the Saints have 38 votes, and the Colts have 39 votes as of the time of this post. Almost a 50/50 split...should be a good one.

Good luck to both teams!

Happy Super Bowl Day everyone!
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Saints! :)

Gonna throw in my quick prediction before the game starts... Saints 34 Colts 31. Enjoy the game everyone! What are we gonna do on Sundays now that the NFL season is over?

Poll is closed.

Thanks Robin.

And thank you to those who voted...

50/50...can't get better than that. Let's hope the game is close! :)

Wow...turned out being a great game!

Congrats Saints and to those who guessed them!

I overlooked the D of the Saints. I liked how they introduced new defensive schemes practically every quarter, kept Peyton out of sync...

CONGRATS NEW ORLEANS! YOU DESERVE IT!

The Saints staff out coached the Colts hands down!!! Congrats to the city of New Orleans!!!

I still dislike the Saints.

Although I really did hope the Colts would win that one.