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I have to go with:
Ravens vs. Patriots in AFC Championship
Seahawks vs. Panthers in NFC Championship.
The Ravens actually have passing weapons this year, trading a draft pick for Kevin Johnson to start with Travis Taylor, and drafting Devard Darling. Jamal Lewis is looking like he'll be able to play the season, and the defense is a year more experianced.
The Patriots added a good running back to their already good passing game, plus their defense is among the very best.
The Seahawks have a solid young defense and a offense. They've been among the preseason picks the past couple years but haven't put it all together yet.
The Panthers return everybody, and if Jake Delhomme can become Tom Brady and last as a quality starter, they will be in great position for another run.
I think that Carolina makes the Super Bowl again, and Baltimore does in a close game at New England.
Baltimore over Carolina to win the Super Bowl.
I'll be back later to do an analysis of the Ravens like last year.
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"Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen."
--Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun
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