*IF* the Patriots win tonight *AND* the Panthers win on Thanksgiving...

[Montsta]

At what point do we see the NFL do what they can to help two undefeated teams square off in the golden anniversary Super Bowl 50?

I brought this up in another thread but it was already somewhat buried and I'm genuinely curious as to what the Huddle conspiracy theorists think?

I know it's a commonly accepted idea around here that the referees hate the Panthers, which I personally think is BS, but if people really believe notice comes from up high in the offices on Park Avenue to lean towards certain teams winning, do you think with each passing week the NFL would do what they could to try and make a Patriots-Panthers super mega ultra bowl happen?

That would guarantee an undefeated season for someone, would have a rematch from a prior SB, would have Tom Brady perhaps securing his spot as greatest QB ever, and Cam Newton perhaps cementing his spot as one of the best rising stars in the league. 

Again, I don't necessarily buy that the NFL has pre-scripted narratives that they like to lean on, but for those that do, what do you think?

[LUUUUUKE]

The NFL definitely has scripted narratives. They will never admit it, but look at what they've done for the Pats. There are multiple rules created specifically for Tom Brady alone.

I think it starts on Thanksgiving day IF* Pats win tonight. If anyone would recognize it, it would be Panthers fans, that's for sure as we usually historically have gotten the brown end of that stick.

*tin foil hat off*

#KeepPounding

[chknwing]

3 minutes ago, 15 said:

I don't think the NFL wants the Panthers to even sniff SB50. They would rather have the underdog Giants knock off the Patriots once again in the bowl than see that damn Sir Cameron Newton: Leader of Men, Lover of Puppies...Esquire dancing around.

you realize the superbowl the panthers were in was one of the best SB's in history, right?

[UpstatePanther]

5 minutes ago, 15 said:

I don't think the NFL wants the Panthers to even sniff SB50. They would rather have the underdog Giants knock off the Patriots once again in the bowl than see that damn Sir Cameron Newton: Leader of Men, Lover of Puppies, Alpha Male of Football...Esquire dancing around.

FIFY, if the All-Pro section is to be believed. ;) which of course it is!

[chknwing]

personally, I wish everyone would chill on the SB talk for awhile.

[Montsta]

2 minutes ago, thebigcat said:

the narrative of the possibility of a Super Bowl rematch with undefeated teams.... ESPN, NFL and just about every network, Vegas would explode with money

This is my thinking. It would be the biggest super bowl of all time bar none. 

[Jangler]

I need to get *HIGH* and think about this.

[LinvilleGorge]

6 minutes ago, thebigcat said:

it's what cemented Dan Morgan as an immortal what he did in that game

This.  One of the best individual defensive performances I've ever seen at any level.  The man was EVERYWHERE in that Super Bowl.  It seemed like he made every Panthers tackle that day.

You can tell the recent Panthers fans because they don't get all dreamy eyed followed by slight sadness when the Morgan's name is mentioned

[Cary Kollins]

I wouldn't be surprised if you saw Cam start to get more favorable calls, the kind Brady and Manning are accustomed to.

I wouldn't put it past the NFL to nudge the refs a little to bit in one direction.

[Jangler]

But for the Pats and Panthers to play in SB50, one dynasty comes to an end while another is just getting going. It would be awesome!

[t96]

The NFL isn't out to get us.

[TheRed]

39 minutes ago, chknwing said:

you realize the superbowl the panthers were in was one of the best SB's in history, right?

I think he's only been following the Panthers since 2011. Don't expect a whole lot.

[Bartin]

25 minutes ago, 15 said:

What does that have to do with anything? You're telling me the NFL would rather risk a small market franchise going to the super bowl than a large market team?

It doesn't matter. The Super Bowl is ratings proof. It'll have over 100 million viewers no matter who is playing. It's not even about the game anymore. The commercials are just as big of an attraction.

[thefuzz]

Jeez you guys...

We have 6 more regular season games to play, and at least 2 playoff games to win before there is legit talk of this.  Y'all are making me nervous.