The more things change, the more they stay the same. I remember back in 1997 when the heavily-favored Packers were projected to trounce John Elway’s Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII by 11-points. I also remember Cam Newton’s 2015 Panthers favored by 4.5-points in Super Bowl 50. It’s not just the disrespect coming from Vegas, but it’s also the narrative surrounding these games from the national media.
“Elway can never win a Super Bowl.”
“The Broncos can’t beat Brett Favre.”
“Gilbert Brown is too big for Denver to handle.