Scouts views: observations and opinions from an NFL scout.(PREVIEW)

I think Matt Hasselbeck will come out of the Super Bowl with more passing yards than Ben Roethlisberger, but that's because Pittsburgh is going to win. Hasselbeck may have the better stats, but Big Ben and the Steelers will walk away with the Lombardi Trophy. ... The Seahawks haven't seen anything like Trey Polamalu. They can watch as much tape as they want. but it's hard to get a feel for what kind of impact this kid has until the game starts. Because of his athletic ability, and intensity, I think he'll have the single biggest impact on the game of any player. ... For the last few years, people have talked about Jonathan Ogden as the best lee tackle in the league, but Walter Jones has been the best. He plays with such great patience, body control and strength, he's hard to beat. Very rarely is he in recovery mode. ... Bill Cowher and Mike Holmgren are both great coaches. If I had to pick one who has the edge, I'd say Cowher. That's because Pittsburgh has played in more big games, both this season and in recent years, whereas Seattle is just starting to have a big-game mentality. ... ...