Seattle Seahawks just demonstrated to America why income inequality is a loser.

[fishwax]

39. It's an interesting theory, but I don't think it pans out

For one thing, there are a few even better reasons that Denver's defense wasn't very good: first, they were on the field for almost a full game's worth in the first half alone. No surprise that they were worn down in the second half. For another, the defensive unit has been riddled by injuries all year. By the time they got to the conference championship they had five starters on injured reserve, along with a few reserves as well.

For another thing, although Manning makes far more than Russell Wilson (who, as a third-round draft pick had a much smaller rookie contract than Manning's veteran contract), the Seahawks are still top heavy in salaries. The top five highest-paid Seahawks (only one of who plays defense) make more than the top five highest paid Broncos.