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Year in and year out the Indianapolis Colts are in contention for the Super Bowl. The Colts managed yet another run for a championship last year and seem poised to pull things together again. There is one big reason as to why the Colts have been so good for so long.

Peyton Manning is already one of the greatest players to ever play in the NFL, and he still has plenty of time left to play. Manning has been the foundation and the anchor for the Colts since his rookie year. He has showed that he has the ability to carry his team through the ups and downs of the season.

Manning has put up stellar numbers throughout his career. He has not had a quarterback rating below 95 since 2002 and there has only been one year in all of his career that his rating has dropped below 84. He has thrown for tons of yards and touchdowns each year. Furthermore, he has proven to be a durable quarterback that can play 16 games every year. The Colts can definitely expect a stellar season from Manning in 2010.

Every year the question is whether or not the defense will hold up their end of the bargain. The offense is sufficient on a yearly basis to win, but some years the defense just cannot get it done. One key for the team will be Dwight Freeney. Freeney has the ability to change the defense solely with his presence. If he is able to get back on track after his ankle injury last year the Colts will be in much better shape.

Look for a run deep through the playoffs for the Colts.

The Colts open the NFL season Sept. 12 against the Houston Texas, with Indianapolis a 3-point favorite and the total at 47 in NFL Betting.