It has already started, the Peyton Manning critics have begun to come out oft wood work.

Within hours of the Colts losing 31-17 to the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, it amazes to see how many are suddenly questioning Manning and his place in the game.

Here are just a few examples from around the web:

Saints trash Peyton Manning's legacy [Jason Whitlock]
Another disappointment for Peyton [Joe Posnanski]
Lone fourth-quarter turnover haunts Peyton Manning after loss [USA Today]
Manning beats an unhappy, hasty retreat [FoxNews]
Poll: Is Peyton Manning's legacy tarnished if he doesn't win another Super Bowl? [LA Times]

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I just want to know where all these people were for the past two weeks when I searched long hard to find someone besides myself that picked the Saints. Regardless of how yesterday unfolded, Manning is clearly one of the best to ever play the game. At the very least, he's a top five quarterback with still plenty of good years ahead. If any legacy got changed in Sunday's game, it is that of Drew Brees. After tying Tom Brady for most completions in a Super Bowl on his way to be naming a MVP Brees gets that much closer to Hall of Fame consideration.

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