4. Who is the X-factor for the Denver Broncos?
Paul Williams: C.J. Anderson. Staying with the running back theme here I just think the Broncos HAVE TO get big production from their running game to stand a chance. This isn’t the Peyton of old who could single-handily carry you to the promise land. He is going to need CJ Anderson and Ronnie Hillman to play big roles.
Brandon Urasek: Ryan Harris/DeMarcus Ware. I cheated here and went with two names because I think it will take both of these two to have a big game for Denver to win. Let’s start with the lesser known Ryan Harris. He is the starting LT for Denver. He started every game for an injured Broncos lineup which saw him move from RT to LT. He has to protect the non-mobile Peyton and keep him upright for Denver to move the ball. On defense, Ware is the name of the player to watch. Michael Oher is possibly the weakest link on the Carolina line and Ware will be the guy lined up against him.
Matt Medley: Brandon McManus. Manning is far from his younger self, and may not have much success against a great Panthers defense, but if the Broncos D keeps it low-scoring, and McManus can hit a couple or three long field goals in windy Northern California, it could make the difference in the game.
Mike Perry: Inside linebacker Danny Trevathan. Everyone talks at length about the Broncos’s outside linebackers Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware. Their inside backers are pretty good, too. Trevathan, a Youngstown native, is above-average against the run and pass. Carolina knows it will not be able to move the ball out wide and will go after Trevathan. I think he’ll be up to the test.
Adrienne Goehler: Manning. I know I’m going both QB’s on this one, but this is a big moment for him. It could potentially be his last Super Bowl, and even his last game. Don’t underestimate his motivation factor.
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