4. DeMarcus Ware
Peyton Manning isn’t the only old guy looking to get a ring. In fact, DeMarcus Ware, 33, may be more desperate than anyone.
Despite being a nine-time Pro Bowler, a four-time First-Team All-Pro and future Hall of Famer, this is Ware’s first Super Bowl, and he’s taking advantage of the opportunity.
If the Broncos end up losing, it won’t be because DeMarcus Ware didn’t give it everything he’s got.
And while everybody wants to talk about Von Miller’s performance against the New England Patriots two weeks ago, Ware was just as impressive, especially on New England’s final few drives. He was everywhere, and I truly believe Tom Brady would have found a way to win had it not been for Ware’s unrelenting pressure.
We’re talking about one of the greatest pass rushers in NFL history, and I fully expect him to exemplify just that on Sunday. Two sacks, seven or eight pressures and the fact that everybody loves DeMarcus Ware could be plenty enough to earn him the Super Bowl MVP.