NFL Playoffs?, Playoffs?!?!(that's not a catch, that's a catch)

[alfred russel]

Well I clearly did not give the Denver defense enough respect. They have completely dominated Cam and company so far like nobody has. It is a thing of beauty.

They dominated the Carolina O Line, plus it seemed like they blitzed almost every play while staying in their lanes to keep Cam in the pocket. Add in that the Denver DBs are better than the Carolina WRs, and Carolina just didn't have an answer.

[Neil]

I'm happy that Manning is going out on a high note, forever putting himself over the top on Tom Brady (even though he was carried by that D).  It's also nice to see a guy like Ware get his ring.

[Valmy]

I'm happy that Manning is going out on a high note, forever putting himself over the top on Tom Brady (even though he was carried by that D).  It's also nice to see a guy like Ware get his ring.

2 Super Bowl wins > 4 Super Bowl wins now?

[Eddie Teach]

Manning has 5 MVP wins to Brady's 2, so if you combine the two numbers he just went ahead 7-6.

[viper37]

Unmemorable game, outstanding outcome, worst commercials I can remember ever.

pretty good summary.

[katmai]

Always with the class Cam.

[Sophie Scholl]

Always with the class Cam.

Is anyone surprised?  He's been like that his whole career.

[Admiral Yi]

What are you guys talking about?

[katmai]

What are you guys talking about?

Post game press conference antics.
Barely answered reporters questions, before he just stood up and walkout.

Transcript of what responses of his that were audible

What's your message to Panthers fans?
"We'll be back."

Ron [Rivera] said Denver two years ago had a tough time and they bounced back. Do you take that to heart?
"No."

Can you put a finger on why Carolina didn't play the way it normally plays?
"Got outplayed."

Is there a reason why?
"Got outplayed, bro."

Was it pretty much what you had seen on film from Denver? Anything different they put in for this game?
"Nothing different."

Do we sometimes forget that defenses can still take apart the offenses in this game?
"No."

What did Ron Rivera say after the game?
"He told us a lot of things."

Anything in particular that was memorable?
"Nope."

Obviously you're disappointed. On the biggest stage it's difficult, I know.
[nods head]

Did you see anything that you didn't expect tonight?
"They just played better than us. I don't know what you want me to say. They made more plays than us, and that's what it comes down to. We had our opportunities. It wasn't nothing special that they did. We dropped balls, we turned the ball over, gave up sacks, threw errant passes. That's it. They scored more points than us."

Can you put into words the disappointment you feel right now?
"We lost."

Did Denver change anything defensively to take away your running lanes?
"No."

I know you're disappointed not just for yourself, but for your teammates. It's got to be real tough.
[shakes head] "I'm done man."

[LaCroix]

the brady v. manning debate is pretty silly. manning has the pedigree, while brady was the original underdog who has now consistently outperformed manning.

[Eddie Teach]

Post game press conference antics.
Barely answered reporters questions, before he just stood up and walkout.

Sounds like he gave them a (marginally) better story than if he had let them grill him a little longer.

[Admiral Yi]

Sounds like he gave them a (marginally) better story than if he had let them grill him a little longer.

Well duh.  A butthurt athlete always makes a good story.

[Eddie Teach]

I just don't think it's a big deal when athletes don't want to talk to the press. I never want to talk to them myself.

[Liep]

I just don't think it's a big deal when athletes don't want to talk to the press. I never want to talk to them myself.

Nope, especially after what must be the biggest disappointment of his life.

[Grey Fox]

Atleast it wasn't Lynch who was out there.