The coach is confident, the quarterback is in his prime and the Saints promise to defend their Super Bowl championship, Clark Judge says. Sean Payton and Drew Brees have a message -- see you in Dallas.Super Bowl Judgements: Saints clear every tough hurdle to title
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They didn't just win a Super Bowl, the Saints carved a path through three championship QBs on their way. With Warner, Favre and Manning left hurting, New Orleans earns its respect, Clark Judge says.Caldwell, Colts pay price for taking ball out of Manning's hands
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Applaud the Saints for their first Super Bowl title, a 31-17 win over the Colts. However, criticism is necessary for Indy's conservative approach. Not trusting Peyton Manning might haunt coach Jim Caldwell, Clark Judge says.Underappreciated? Seifert can relate to Caldwell's situation
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Their journeys are similar. Former 49ers coach George Seifert and Colts coach Jim Caldwell successfully followed legends while being overlooked. But Caldwell is poised to make a name for himself, Clark Judge says.Bending defense won't break Colts' chances
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The Colts defense is second fiddle to Peyton Manning and Co. And their stats (18th overall, 24th vs. the run) aren't staggering. But what strikes Clark Judge is this unit hunkers down -- and wins -- when need be.Peyton fast-tracking to Canton, but best ever? Not so fast
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Peyton Manning as a first ballot Hall of Famer? No question. But the best quarterback ever? Though it's a touchy, debatable subject, Clark Judge doesn't rank the Colts QB in his top five. Yet.Elder statesman Stover hopes NFL can be saved from itself
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Well beyond his gold standard of 10 NFL seasons, Matt Stover is the oldest player in Super Bowl history at 42. He's also a key player rep and tells Clark Judge he hopes a lockout can be avoided in 2011. First step: Get the owners on the same page.
