Manning saga, questions about Patriots headline offseason storylines
Tom Brady's greatness covers up a lot, but lacking a deep threat finally caught up to him in the Super Bowl. Mike Freeman says, next to the Manning saga, the biggest offseason story is what the Patriots do to add more firepower.

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Ten-Point Stance: Peyton as a free agent still won't top Reggie circus
Peyton Manning becoming the biggest NFL free agent ever? Um, no. Mike Freeman says nothing will ever top Reggie White. And nothing says stupid like M.I.A.'s half-time act or Charles Barkley's Super Bowl bet.

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As Manning, Coughlin get their due respect, so should Giants GM Reese
Tom Coughlin will never be fired again. And Eli Manning? An elite QB, case closed. Mike Freeman says the same respect should be extended to Giants GM Jerry Reese, who's gone from 'idiot' to genius in just a few short months.

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Second Super Bowl loss to the Giants hurts Belichick's, Brady's legacies
No one will question Bill Belichick's or Tom Brady's talents, but the Patriots have now lost four of their past six postseason games. Mike Freeman says their impressive legacies are taking a hit. A big one.

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Super Bowl win can give Belichick validation, redemption in one move
Nobody is considered a better head coach than Bill Belichick. And nobody still has a cloud hanging over their career like him. With a win over the Giants, Mike Freeman believes all doubters will be silenced for good.

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Hernandez likely to be even bigger weapon with Gronkowski hurting
Everyone keeps asking about Rob Gronkowski's ankle, but Mike Freeman says the Giants really need to worry about Aaron Hernandez. The Pats' other tight end is arguably just as dangerous, and could be the most important player on the field Sunday.

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Peyton is all over Indianapolis, except the place he really wants to be
All through Super Bowl week, in the city he owns, Peyton Manning has been the big story. This could have been his shining moment, but he's not playing -- and maybe for good. Mike Freeman says it must be devastating him.