First and foremost, Sherman's comments following his team's win against the Niners were completely immature and uncalled for. I understand the adrenaline is pumping and he's psyched up after advancing to the Super Bowl, but show some class at least. His pride has finally caught up to him, and it'll show against the Broncos.
This is Sherman's first appearance in the Super Bowl. He's been in big games before, but none have been this big. How will he handle the pressure? How will he handle all of the media days? The latter is what I'm worried about the most. My guess is that he'll spend more time running his mouth than he will preparing for a lethal offense out of Denver.
Denver’s offensive line has not allowed Manning to be sacked once during the postseason, while the Seahawks’ defense has totaled just three sacks in two games in the playoffs. With Manning getting time, the entire Seahawks defense – Sherman included – in in trouble.
The Broncos' wide receiving corps is by far the best in the game -- bar none. DeMaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, Wes Welker and Julius Thomas on the field at the same time? Sherman is in for a heck of a game. These guys are pros' pros. They know how to get open for Manning, but as I'll address on the final slide, sometimes they may not need to.
Manning is the best quarterback in football right now, and has been all season long. The time he's gotten has translated into near perfection in the passing game. At times this year, even in tight coverage, Manning has fit the ball in there better than you could have dreamed of doing. There were several examples in his most recent AFC Championship win, and in the Super Bowl, I have a feeling he'll be at his best. Good luck, Richard.
