After all the buildup and analysis and predictions, Super Bowl 50 is over and behind us. As we say goodbye to the 2015 campaign and quickly move on to next season (two weeks until the scouting combine!) here are some closing notes from the Broncos’ win over the Panthers in the big game.
• I heard esteemed NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell mention this with Midday 180 in Nashville, and I tend to agree with him: Broncos defensive tackle Malik Jackson was the best player on the field in Santa Clara. Sure, Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware and the Panthers’ Kony Ealy made splashier plays with their sacks, forced fumbles and interceptions, but on a play-by-play basis, Jackson was simply outstanding, and you could say the same about his play against the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.