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Super Bowl XLIX: The most likely unsung heroes

By Steve Silverman

Sep 4, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Green Bay Packers receiver Randall Cobb (18) at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Green Bay Packers receiver Randall Cobb (18) at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Who are the most likely unsung heroes for Super Bowl XLIX?

As Super Bowl XLIX draws closer, the national focus will only get stronger on Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Rob Gronkowski, Marshawn Lynch, Darrelle Revis and Richard Sherman.

Both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are loaded with superstars who are bound to play key roles in this game, but the reason both teams have made it to Glendale, AZ to determine the NFL championship is the depth that both of these teams have up and down their respective lineups.

The Super Bowl is just as likely to be determined by the performance of several unsung heroes as it is by the usual array of headliners. A year ago, Seahawks backup linebacker Malcolm Smith returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown and also recovered a fumble and was named MVP of Super Bowl XLVIII. A number of Seahawks and Patriots could follow in his footsteps this year.

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