Steelers expected to be seven point favorites over Cards

[hail2skins]

Apologies to resident Vegas degenerate HeHateMe for posting this first :D

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/

[Santana_Fan]

Think I'll be the only one here, NOT to like this Superbowl.

[Rdskns2000]

Think I'll be the only one here, NOT to like this Superbowl.

No, there will be others. Especially those Eagles and Ravens fans. :silly::laugh:

[Hubbs]

Think I'll be the only one here, NOT to like this Superbowl.

What, don't like a Cinderella story?

[Rdskns2000]

I got the matchup I wanted. I think the Cards have a shot since Cards have some former Steelers on the coching staff. So they are familiar with some of the strengths and weaknesses of the Steelers even though it has been 2 years since they were Steelers.

[33]

My not so safe for work feelings on this line. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJzIYv_mE04) :)

[hail2skins]

I'm not that crazy about seeing Pittsburgh in the show again, but at least the Eagles didn't make it.

I think this game has potential to be a good one. Will the Steelers D be able to shut down the high-powered Cardinals offense? I expect another shootout.

[Hitman#21]

Cards can pull it off!!!!!!

[bubba9497]

Whisenhunt and Grimm know the Steelers pretty well

[CowboysSaintsFan]

I think there are areas where the Cards match up well with the Steelers-the Cards receivers could give Pitt's shaky secondary some fits. Ike Taylor seems to be their weak link. The Cards active front 7 could pose problems for Pitt's weak OL.

OTOH-Pitt's 3-4 blitzing schemes could give Warner and the Cards OL problems. The Cards weakness on D is the middle of the field, which seems to be a strength for Big Ben and Pitt's O.

All in all-this is a very good matchup. I wouldn't bet on either team.

[RedskinsChaChaChamps]

I don't think the cards have a chance:point2sky though if warner comes through with arizona - i'll have to give the team high marks for making Santa Fe come through

[HapHaszard]

Whisenhunt and Grimm know the Steelers pretty well
I'm happy for Russ :) This is possibly his chance to be a head coach now.

[Mark The Homer]

Sagarin has the Steelers favored by 6.5.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/nfl08.htm

Thing is, the Cards have beaten the odds every game this month.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

I'm over trying to figure out what this Cardinals team can do. The only advantage the Cardinals have in this game is the receivers versus the corners. And the Steelers have shown that if you catch the ball, they will tackle you with authority.

So, that probably means the Cardinals win by 14. Who knows?

[BAFGA]

If the game were played next week, I would give the Cardinals a chance. I think having next week off will kill their momentum.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

The Cardinals owe me $2000 at this point.

[DWinzit]

Steelers have the better team but that's a lot of points going against the Cards offense.