Hey guys so today I decided to look at
some of the strengths and weaknesses of the teams that I think have a
chance to win the 2014 Superbowl. Feel free to comment if you
disagree or have anything to add.(The teams are in no particular
order)
The
Patriots ---- As you all know I'm a home teamer but every
team has a weakness or two and there is no exceptions here.
Strengths ---
Tom Brady ---
Brady is still an elite quarterback and anyone who argues otherwise
is wrong. He seems to be having a resurgence midway through this
season and already has a couple comeback victories
The Secondary –-
What a strange thing to think the patriots have as a strength this
year. Nonetheless the patriots secondary has done well this year.
Only thirteenth in the league but with Talib in the lineup they have
been much better, shutting down all number one receivers they face.
Weaknesses---
Run Defense ---
rated in the bottom three for rushing yards against per game is bad
enough. But with the two starting DT on the IR and with no run
stopping personnel behind them the pats are in trouble.
Health --- The
Team is absolutely decimated right now. Both Starting DT are out for
the season, all pro linebacker Mayo is out, the number one corner,
starting safety safety, and starting end are all out short term. The
team might literally fall apart.
The
Broncos
Strengths---
That Outrageous offense --- Peyton
Manning looks like a man possessed through the first half of the
season and the Welker/D.Thomas combo has been absolutely lethal. This
passing game is nearly unstoppable for any opposition.
Ball Hawks – The Broncos
currently are first in interceptions, that’s a momentum swing field
position, and another position for the killer offense.
Weaknesses ---
Pass Defense --- The secondary
may be intercepting a lot off passes but they all too often looked
over matched in coverage. Many will attempt to attribute this to the
fact that teams are always trying to come back but the secondary
simply looks slow at times.
Release at The Line of Scrimmage
--- For wide receivers
getting a release vs tight man coverage is crucial to get open for
the Quarterback. I have no doubt that Thomas Can get off the line but
I know first hand that Welker cannot and the Colts may have created a
sort of defensive blueprint to beat the Broncos.
Running the Football--- Denver
may have the offensive weapons to not have to run but if they need to
run out the clock this could haunt them. 23rd in the league in
rushing and a very low yards per carry.
The Green Bay Packers
Strengths ---
Rogers ---
Everyone who watches football knows that Aaron Rogers is a phenomenal
quarterback. He has the ability to decimate just about any defense if
he is on. The fact of the matter is he has done it before and no one
would be surprised if he won again.
Eddy Lacy
--- Finally the Packers have a run game this year. Lacy is leading
all rookies in rushing yards so far and is an absolute truck running
between the tackles, when he's running well the Packers offense is
much more effective.
Edge Rushing
--- Always have to mention Clay Matthews
Weaknesses ---
Rogers
--- With Rogers being out for multiple weeks that will greatly hurt
the Packers in the short term, but I'm more interested to see how
rusty Rogers will be when he does return from injury. If he isn't
sharp the Packers could get bounced early from the playoffs.
Lack of Play Makers in the
Secondary ---Trumon Williams, Morgen Burnett, and Sam Shields are
all adequate Defensive backs for the Packers but they lack big plays.
only 3 picks going into week 10. With Rogers out the defense may get
exposed more.
The Seahawks
Strengths ---
Entire Defense -Not Going to
lie the Seahawks Defense is absolutely stacked. Two very good corners
in Sherman and Browner, a very good safety in Thomas, and a freaky
front seven that can stop most teams.
Chunk Yardage on offense
--- The Seahawks may not have a great offense but when they get
yardage it tends to be in large chunks. Going into week 10 the
Seahawksa had 30 plays go for 20 yards or more. The Seahawks,
when playing well, can effectively stretch opposing defenses.
Weaknesses
---
The Qb – I can't say that I am
confident in Russell Wilson's ability to lead the Seahawks to a
title. He is incredibly erratic at times and most of the superbowls
in the last decade have been won by tall pocket passing Quarterbacks.
Long Drives
--- I said as one of the Seahawk's strengths that they pick up alot
of chunk yardage, but what they can't do well Is sustain long drives.
The Seahawks are 27th in yards per game going into week 10 and
have had problems getting long scoring drives. They can score on a
short field but can they produce long sustained drives in crucial
scenarios.
The Chiefs
Strengths
---
The
Pass Rush --- Tenacious
D-line. Going into week 10 leading the league in sacks, doesn't get
better then the best
Opportunistic
Defense --- So far this year
the chiefs have been relatively effective when pouncing on other
teams mistakes forcing 8 inceptions and 12 fumbles. The stout defense
has really made it easier on the offense.
Jamaal Charles
--- So far this year Jamaal Charles has bounced back incredibly from
his injury prone past two years. He has rushed for 725 yards already
and is looking to build another strong season. He also makes life a
lot easier for Alex Smith and the other offensive players.
Weaknesses
---
Run
Defense --- All the getting
after the quarterback the Chiefs do causes problems in their run
defense. The Defensive linemen lack discipline and can be caught up
field trying to chase the quarterback and losing contain on the
outside. This leaves them susceptible to a lot of run pays especially
the draw.
Lack
of Offensive Play Makers ---
The Chiefs may be undefeated but they certainly have there
inefficiencies on offense. On the outside Bowe is a solid possession
receiver but hes no Calvin Johnson or Brandon Marshall. Alex Smith is
more of a safe quarterback then a guy that will light a team up. And
Jamaal Charles can't run the ball every time. Do they have enough to
score on elite teams.
