Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning gave an insight to his leadership role as the build-up to Super Bowl XLIV continues in Miami.

Four-time league MVP Manning stands out from the rest of the quarterbacks in the NFL due to the license he has to call his own plays on the field.

Indianapolis head coach Jim Caldwell and his offensive coordinator formulate the plays to be used - as they will against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday - but Manning more often than not will overrule them depending on what he sees on the field at the time.

Also operating without a huddle in between each play makes manning's success even more remarkable, and he will surely go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, if not the best, as he explained his role on the field.

"Well the one thing, since we don't huddle on the field, we are a no huddle offense, we have to use that time on the sidelines to communicate," said Manning. "And really what I try to do is gain information from Reggie and Pierre, Austin, Dallas, talk to them.

"I really think it is important for those guys to be assertive and communicate. Tell me what is going on out there. Make suggestions, and real suggestions. Not just 'hey, I'm open. Throw it to me every time.' Which is what most receivers say.

"I can't tell you how many times we have used a conversation in the second quarter, that comes back up in the third or fourth quarter for a critical play. But you are constantly adjusting.

"Defenses are constantly doing different things so you better be on your toes. But the main thing is being on the same page with your wide receivers."

Manning has just the one Super Bowl win, also in Miami, three years ago, which has led to some question marks as a player of his ability with such a strong team should have had more.

"I certainly don't feel that way, don't get into that," said Manning. "Our team is excited to be here. We certainly want to win this game.

"Our experience down here three years ago was a memorable one because we were fortunate to win the game. We feel fortunate to be back in this game. I have the same excitement that I had three years ago and just feel fortunate and grateful to have the opportunity to play."

Manning refused to accept that having so many players remaining from the Super Bowl winners three years ago will give them an advantage, with the Colts having kept so many details the same.

"The same weather it certainly appears to be true," Manning added. "I don't know what that is, the Colts bringing rain down to Miami. People have asked does this give you an advantage staying at the same hotel or practicing at the same field. I certainly don't think it does.

"I don't think staying in the same hotel helps you stop Drew Brees' offense or figure out where Darren Sharper is going to be. It still has a different feel. It is a new year because we have a new team, we have a new head coach. We have a number of new players.

"There are 25 guys that were on our team three years ago. Because we are so young, it makes the older guys like myself and Jeff Saturday get excited about being down here. This is not a bad place to have to come back three years later for a Super Bowl.

"It is a great venue, great football history here, so we are proud to be a part of it. That is kind of how we look at it. We are excited."