Super Bowl XLVIII Matchup Set, Tillman Up for Award and Other Links for 1-20-14

Jan 18, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A general view of preparations for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Super Bowl XLVIII is set.  Two weeks from today, we’ll be discussing the matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks.  It will be a classic matchup that will test the offense vs defense focus and settle once and for all (tongue firmly planted in cheek) whether or not defense wins championships.

The Broncos were the top offense in the league while the Seahawks were the top defense.  It’s the first time since 1990 that the top offense will square off against the top D.  It’s going to be old school (Manning) vs new school (Wilson).  It’s going to be Manning vs the Seahawks’ “Legoin of Boom.”  It’s going to be awesome!  On to the links…

Peyton Manning carved up the Patriots for 400 yards and 31 “Omahas” but Tom Brady summed up his day with a classic struggle face.

Richard Sherman saved the day for the Seahawks and then stole the postgame with his insane interview that scared Erin Andrews.

The Pro Bowl draft is coming up for the new non-conference format in a couple of days and there are a bunch of rules that Deion and Jerry Rice will have to follow.

A few Bears links…

Bears representatives and scouts will be heading down to Mobile to scout the Senior Bowl to restock their defense.

In case you were wondering, Josh McCown doesn’t plan on retiring.  Duh! He’s about to be a highly sought after free agent.

Charles Tillman is a finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.  I couldn’t think of a more deserving man.

Martellus Bennett thinks the Bears should update their uniforms.  Careful Marty, you’re walking on delicate ground…

Baby Cutler #2 is coming along quite nicely.  Kristin Cavallari showed off her baby bump with a gym selfie.