Scouts views: observations and opinions on the Eagles and Patriots from two pro scouts, one from the NFC and one from the AFC.(NFL)

Tom Brady is the smartest quarterback in the NFL. When you're in the playoffs and it's win or go home, there's probably no quarterback you'd rather have in terms of his ability to adjust to what defenses are trying to do to him. More than anything, it's his leadership. He's very calm under pressure, and his teammates kind of rally around that.... Andy Reid does a great job of sticking with his game plan. He's not overly excitable on the sideline, which I think is going to be a key because New England has scored first in 25 of its last 26 games. There are going to be trying times early in the game for the Eagles, but I think Andy and his coordinators will do a great job of keeping their team together.... The most vulnerable area for the Patriots is the cornerback position, just because of the injuries they've suffered there. But it's very hard to exploit it because they have such a smart front seven and a head coach and coordinator who give an offense so many different looks and coverages.... I think Donovan McNabb gives the Eagles an edge. The Patriots really haven't faced a quarterback with his kind of abilities to make something happen with his legs.... Adam Vinatieri is special because he thrives on pressure. He's unflappable in terms of his ability to block out everything around him ...