Tony Gonzalez

 

Former Chiefs and Falcons TE, analyst

 

It seems like at least once a game, Greg Olsen finds himself wide open. How?

“Because of Cam Newton, and nothing against Greg Olsen, it’s a combination of both. But when you go against the Carolina offense, you have to stop Cam Newton first and second because he can run and pass. Then you have to stop the run game. So after that, you’re thinking Greg’s the fourth option … I guarantee you Greg’s going to get past the Denver defense at least a couple times unless they have a really, really good game plan for him and they’re not going to fall for the Okie-Doke. But you can’t help it when Cam’s getting five to six yards a clip.”

 

Greg Gumbel

 

Host

 

On Newton’s development

“He has basically grown up right in front of our eyes. He is a quarterback who is very much in control of his team, very much in control of his offense and what he does on the field. He’s an extraordinary athlete and he uses every bit of his athleticism.”

 

Phil Simms

 

Former Giants QB, lead analyst

 

Which defense impresses you more?

“Carolina’s going to see the fastest defense they’ve played. They’re going to see the best group of defensive backs they’ve seen all year. It’s not even close. But I think the defensive front for Carolina, these are big men, even by today’s NFL standards. When Carolina gets off the bus, you go, ‘Wow!’ That’ll be a great matchup to watch: Carolina’s defensive front — the strength of it — against Denver’s offense.”