Colts QB Peyton Manning underwent a procedure Tuesday to relieve pain in his neck caused by a pinched nerve, the team announced in a press release.

This used to be Reggie Miller’s city, but it clearly now belongs to Peyton Manning. The face of the Colts QB graces billboards in Lucas Oil Stadium and all over the city, his jersey can be seen in many store windows, and in Monument Circle, there’s even a banner advertising a fundraiser for the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Before we turn our full attention to the combine, free agency and the draft, I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on Super Bowl XLIV before we plunge full on into the 2010 offseason.

Chiefs QB Matt Cassel is heading for a make-or-break fantasy season in 2010.

Colts president Bill Polian told the team’s official Web site Wednesday that the offensive line and special teams should shoulder much of the blame for the Super Bowl XLIV loss to the Saints.

The Saints’ defense matched up well with the Colts’ passing attack thanks to a 3-3-5 formation.

Peyton Manning’s younger brother, Giants QB Eli Manning, attended the Super Bowl and told ESPN Radio New York’s Michael Kay on Tuesday that the Colts’ loss was hard to watch.

Former Colts coach Tony Dungy said last week that he would be shocked if Indianapolis lost Super Bowl XLIV. He sure sounded shocked Monday.

The improbable just happened: Peyton Manning threw an interception at the worst possible time in Super Bowl XLIV, ending what was looking like a game-tying drive for the Colts late in the fourth quarter.

Saints QB Drew Brees isn’t under any pressure, and Colts DE Dwight Freeney’s injured ankle might be slowing him down as the Super Bowl progresses.

Colts tight end Dallas Clark’s domination of safety Roman Harper is putting Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in a quandary when it comes to play-calling.

The Saints cut the Colts’ lead to 10-3.

The Colts scored on each of their first two drives while the Saints sputtered.

NFL.com analysts Pat Kirwan and Gil Brandt break down the Super Bowl’s first scoring drive.

Peyton Manning directed a Super Bowl record-tying 96-yard drive that ended on a 19-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon, giving the Colts a 10-0 lead over the Saints in the first quarter.