my youngest son lives in NM,....and he is a Cards and Broncos fan...........It would be very bad for him for both those teams to be in the SB....we made a bet last time and he was no longer allowed to wear his new bronco gear his mom got him....I told him Denver didn't stand a chance but he wouldn't listen.....
all his friends are Denver fans, so he would pick Denver...and want to bet me again....not good father son bonding,...teaching opportunity yes, but not good bonding...
plus...beating Denver to win it all....in my mind,...is not as legit as beating New England or Pitt to win it all....I know it sounds foolish....but NE has been a dynasty for 15 years...they are the current Lombardi owners...and you gotta beat the champ to be the champ.
I really wanted a rematch with Pittsburgh,...since they are out...I want NE........plus,...their defense is nowhere near as dangerous as denvers is.
anyway...Peyton is something like 5-12 when he faces a Brady led team...so it is likely a moot point...focus on Carolina