Super Bowl 50: Three Philly Ties To The Carolina Panthers

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's the Super Bowl. You're going to watch. Everyone is going to watch.

But, if you don't like to gamble, how do you a pick a team to root for? Here are three Philadelphia ties to the Carolina Panthers, who will face the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7th.

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3. Coaching Staff

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, 54, was the Eagles' linebackers coach from 1999-2003, during three straight NFC Championship appearances.

Panthers defensive coordinator started his NFL coaching career with the Eagles in 1999, as a scouting administrative coordinator. In 2009-2010, he was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach.

2. Kurt Coleman

Coleman, 27, was a seventh round pick of the Eagles in 2010. Coleman played for the Eagles for four seasons.

1. Corey "Philly" Brown

Brown, 24, was born and raised in Philly -- hence the nickname. Brown graduated from Cardinal O'Hara high school and then Ohio State University, before signing with the Panthers in 2014 after going undrafted.

Brown caught an 86-yard touchdown in last weekend's NFC Championship game.

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