Super Bowl 50 Picks: Top 5 reasons to disagree with experts

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Everyone has made Super Bowl 50 predictions but when ESPN had theirs, it brought many disagreements to the table.

I want to start by saying I do not hate Cam Newton, and I do believe he is a great quarterback. However, I think people are forgetting the Carolina Panthers are having one incredible season.

Whether or not you believe in the Broncos, you cannot dismiss the fact that they are a Super Bowl team. The majority of picks went to the Panthers, having no faith that a certain 39-year-old future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback will lead his team to victory.

Well, that’s where I step in! I’m riding with the underdog. Let’s take a look at what these experts have been saying on television/radio/podcasts and why I disagree with them.

Next: 5. The only one to pick the Broncos by default

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5. Brandon Marshall

I have a bone to pick with one of my favorite players on the Jets. Although he is not an analyst, he does know football, so when he appeared on First Take with Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless, I couldn’t resist.

Marshall is riding with the Broncos but, he really isn’t! A few weeks ago he predicted the Broncos would beat the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl 50. However, the Panthers knocked the Cardinals out of the game.

Marshall said he is a loyal person and because he used to play for the Broncos and he originally chose them, that’s his final pick. THAT’S IT? That is the only reason you’re choosing the Broncos?

How about the fact that they have the No. 1 defense, or that Peyton Manning is a veteran who shocked everyone this season when he returned just in time to dominate the playoffs? Or that Newton has not played a run defense like the Broncos? The list goes on! I politely disagree, Mr. Marshall!

Next: 4. She thinks the Broncos schemed their way to the Super Bowl

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4. Kate Fagan

Kate Fagan is rolling with the Panthers as she stated on ESPN’s First Take. Actually, I am pretty sure she said the Broncos schemed their way into the Super Bowl. Schemed no, earned yes!

She also said they won’t be able to pressure Newton. Not only do the Broncos have the No. 1 defense but, they sacked Tom Brady numerous times within seconds; isn’t he supposed to be the fastest quarterback to release a ball? If anyone can pressure Newton, it’s the Broncos.

Yes, Newton is amazing against a blitz as Fagan stated, but how amazing will he be against that Broncos’ defensive line? This is a statement game for both teams, so I am hopeful the Broncos won’t go down without a fight.

Next: 3. He said there's no other quarterback like Newton

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3. Jorge Sedano

Jorge Sedano appeared on ESPN’s First take when he picked the Panthers to win Super Bowl 50. But it was his first statement that really blew my mind.

Sedano states the Broncos haven’t played a quarterback like Newton. He’s absolutely right there’s nobody out there like Newton but, they have played Brady.

The Broncos beat the Patriots, and if you compare the two statistically, Brady has about 130 more passing attempts, over 100 more pass completions, and almost 1,000 more passing yards than Newton.

So, the Broncos haven’t played a quarterback like Newton? That’s not true at all. Yes, Newton is fast and can run with the football but, the Broncos have only allowed about 84 rushing yards per game, and I think they’re going to give the Panthers a run for their money.

Next: 2. I usually agree with him, but not today

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2. Steven A. Smith

There is one thing Steven A. Smith mentioned that I was thrilled to hear. Although he did pick the Panthers, he said it won’t be just because of Newton; I haven’t heard anyone say this and it’s the truth, there is more to the Panthers than just Cam.

There is no doubt this weekend’s game bring two elite defenses to the field. Smith says no matter how many times Cam gets hit so will Peyton, it just depends who can take it more.

He believes Cam will be able to withstand more hits than Peyton this Sunday, but have we forgot about Manning’s duck and cover move? Peyton hates getting hit and will throw himself to the ground at any opportunity to not get hit.

I will agree with Smith when he said the Panthers have a better chance at turning turnovers into points. However, if we look at the playoffs, the Broncos stepped up their turnover rate; as per SB Nation, they had a plus -2 differential with their takeaways and only one giveaway.

Although statistics are favoring the Panthers, I am still riding with the Broncos. But, I can honestly say it will be an intense battle to the Lombardi Trophy today.

Next: 1. He thinks Jonathan Stewart will win it all

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1. Freddy Coleman

Freddy Coleman made some great points about why the Panthers will win it all. Yes Coleman, the Panthers are unstoppable in the red zone which will add a lot of pressure to the Broncos’ defense but, the question is, will they get to the red zone?

Coleman also mentioned running back Jonathan Stewart and how he is going to be a huge asset to the Panthers eventual victory. But, as I stated earlier, the Broncos have only allowed about 84 rushing yards per game; has Stewart battled a defense that statistically can shut him down?

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He also brought up a great point about field goals. Coleman thinks the Panthers need to not settle on field goals to walk away with a victory. The Broncos only allowed the Patriots two field goal attempts so let’s just hope the Panthers can get down the field.

Coleman is predicting a 27-16 Panthers victory. I challenge that score, I am going with 23-20 Broncos.