Things to consider before you bet on Super Bowl XLI

Apparently, there are still more than a few storylines to consider before the big game.

Days away, yes, Super Bowl XLI is merely a few days away as we are in the middle of what we would like to call Super Bowl week. The Chicago Bears have finally arrived at Miami International Airport to play their first Super Bowl in 25 years and yep, you just know Rex Grossman is feeling the pressure already.

However, Rex Grossman is only half the story. We have Peyton Manning in his very first Super Bowl trying to win the big one after finally being able to beat his nemesis, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

With that said, what are the other storylines that will come to play once it is time to play the game at Miami, Florida?

First, the premiere attraction would have to be the Indianapolis Colts offense going up against the Chicago Bears defense. Peyton Manning going up against Brian Urlacher.

Peyton Manning is one of the very best quarterbacks in the game. However, he can not seem to dominate games in the playoffs as well as he dominates the regular season. However, with his experience, talent and intelligence, I would still go with him leading my team to win a football game.

Next to Tom Brady of course.

He is going to find a way to exploit the Bears defense, and when it counts the most, he will come up with a big play. Besides, Brian Urlacher and the rest of the Bears defense do not have the interchangeable pieces the Baltimore Ravens D has so I guess Manning SHOULD HAVE an easier time against the Bears D compared to the one he had against Baltimore when he can only come up with field goals.

Next, we have Rex Grossman in a somewhat familiar territory, coming to this game against the Colts. Like Grossman, Super Bowl XL champions, Pittsburgh Steelers, have a young quarterback in Ben Roethlisberger who tends to rely on his defense and his running backs to be successful.

Rex Grossman is THAT guy this year and the Chicago Bears are also starting to make similar adjustments, putting their young quarterback in more favorable positions.

Does that mean Rex Grossman would be a Super Bowl champion on Feb.4? Were merely days away from finding out.

Who will win Super Bowl XLI at Miami, Florida? Bodog has the outright odds on that one.

Indianapolis Colts 11/2

Chicago Bears 15/1

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