Coverage Kicks Off Monday, March 10 at 8:00 PM ET with ‘NFL Total Access: Free Agency Frenzy Preview’

10-Hour Editions of ‘Free Agency Frenzy’ Shows Tuesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 12 at 10:00 AM ET

Follow All of the Moves & Latest Free Agency News with NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker

NFL Media is the go-to destination for the most comprehensive coverage and analysis of the 2014 NFL free agency period. With 30 hosts, analysts and reporters providing up-to-the-minute updates on the latest player movement, 24 hours of live free agency coverage over three days and NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker, NFL Network, NFL.com and NFL Mobile from Verizon have fans covered no matter where they are.

NFL Network’s coverage begins Monday, March 10 at 8:00 PM ET with NFL Total Access: Free Agency Frenzy Preview, and continues Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12 with 10-hour editions of Free Agency Frenzy, beginning each day at 10:00 AM ET.

A special two-hour edition of NFL Total Access airs Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, while a one-hour edition of NFL Total Access on Wednesday 8:00 PM ET recaps the first two days of the 2014 free agency period.

Former NFL players such as Marshall Faulk, LaDainian Tomlinson, Willie McGinest, Shaun O’Hara and Brian Baldinger, former NFL head coach Steve Mariucci, and former Super Bowl-winning general manager Charley Casserly provide their insight into the free agency process, while NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Silver, and NFL Network reporters stationed at team facilities around the league have the latest news developments. Throughout each day’s coverage, Rich Eisen, Chris Rose, Andrew Siciliano and Scott Hanson rotate as hosts.

Former Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike Martz joins NFL Network’s coverage on Monday and Tuesday.

On NFL.com and m.nfl.com, fans can track all of the player movement in real time and read the latest reports on where players might land with NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker. With lists sorted by NFL.com Around the League’s top 101-ranked free agents, recent signings, player name, position and favorite team, NFL.com is the ultimate destination for information regarding free agents throughout the league. To view NFL.com’s Free Agency Tracker, visit http://www.nfl.com/freeagency.

Also, NFL.com’s Around the League blog (http://www.nfl.com/news/around-the-league) and Twitter account (@NFL_ATL) offer the latest news reports and positional free agent rankings.

For fans on the go, with NFL Mobile from Verizon fans can get all the latest free agency news and access live, streaming video of NFL Network’s Free Agency Frenzy coverage on their smartphone. NFL Mobile from Verizon is available to Verizon Wireless customers with a premium subscription for $5/month. For more information about NFL Mobile from Verizon, including how to purchase premium services, visit www.verizoninsider.com/nfl

On Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 PM ET, a special free agency edition of NFL Fantasy Live streams on NFL.com, providing expert analysis on how the free agency moves will impact fantasy rosters for the 2014 season. The one-hour show airs on NFL Network at 9:00 PM ET.

Provided below is a complete talent schedule of NFL Network’s Free Agency Frenzy coverage:

Tuesday, March 11

- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

• Main Set: Chris Rose, Solomon Wilcots, Brian Baldinger
• Boardroom: Charley Casserly, Steve Wyche, Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Silver
• Newsroom: Ian Rapoport

- 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

• Main Set: Scott Hanson, Jamie Dukes, Shaun O’Hara
• Boardroom: Casserly, Wyche, Jeremiah, Silver
• Newsroom: Rapoport

- 4:00 – 8:00 PM ET

• Main Set: Rich Eisen, Marshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci
• Boardroom: Casserly, Wyche, Jeremiah, Silver
• Newsroom: Rapoport

- 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET

• NFL Total Access: Dan Hellie, Amber Theoharis, LaDainian Tomlinson, O’Hara

Wednesday, March 12

- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

• Main Set: Rose, Wilcots, Baldinger
• Boardroom: Casserly, Wyche, Jeremiah, Silver
• Newsroom: Rapoport

- 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

• Main Set: Andrew Siciliano, Willie McGinest, O’Hara
• Boardroom: Casserly, Wyche, Jeremiah, Silver
• Newsroom: Rapoport

- 4:00 – 8:00 PM ET

• Main Set: Hanson, Dukes, Charles Davis
• Boardroom: Casserly, Wyche, Jeremiah, Silver
• Newsroom: Rapoport

- 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET

• NFL Total Access: Hellie, Theoharis, McGinest, O’Hara

Reporters at Team Facilities:

• Judy Battista
• Michelle Beisner
• Albert Breer
• Jeff Darlington
• Rich Hollenberg
• Kim Jones
• Aditi Kinkhabwala
• Randy Moss
• Desmond Purnell
• Omar Ruiz

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NFL NETWORK & NFL.COM PROGRAMMING NOTES (3/3 – 3/9)

 

• NFL Network Shows & Scheduled Guests
  

·         Dynasty Week – Green Bay Packers

·         NFL AM

SHOW HIGHLIGHT: Colts P Pat McAfee in-studio guest analyst Tuesday – Friday

·         NFL Total Access
      SHOW HIGHLIGHT: Packers WR James Jones in-studio guest analyst TONIGHT & Tuesday; Former Packers WR Antonio Freeman in-studio guest analyst Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

·         NFL Network’s Day-by-Day Programming

• NFL.com Content

·         NFL.com Editorial Content

 

• NFL.com Podcast Central featuring The Rich Eisen Podcast and Six Total Podcasts
  

PODCAST GUESTS: Colts P Pat McAfee on The Rich Eisen Podcast; Packers WR James Jones on The Dave Dameshek Football Program; Buffalo LB Khalil Mack on the College Football 24/7 Podcast

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Dynasty Week on NFL Network – Green Bay Packers

Each week during the month of March, NFL Network’s programming will focus on the five greatest NFL dynasties – the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys.

Every “Dynasty Week” will feature team-related segments on NFL AM and NFL Total Access, as well as interviews with guests associated with each team. Additionally, throughout the week NFL Network will show team-related editions of such shows as A Football Life, America’s Game, NFL’s Top 10 and Sound FX, as well as classic games and Super Bowl re-airs.

Provided below is the schedule for “Dynasty Week” on NFL Network:

·         Week of March 3rd – Packers Week

·         Week of March 10th – Patriots Week

·         Week of March 17th – Steelers Week

·         Week of March 24th – 49ers Week

·         Week of March 31st – Cowboys Week

Packers Week kicked off this morning with Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk on NFL AM:

http://on.nfl.com/NnP3Gs

Packers Week includes the following guests on NFL Network:

• Today & Tuesday – Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones in-studio guest analyst on NFL Total Access at 8:00 PM ET

• Wednesday & Thursday – Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman in-studio guest analyst on NFL Total Access at 8:00 PM ET

Packers Week features the following Packers-related programming:

Today

7:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Green Bay Packers

9:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 1

10:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 2

12 Midnight ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 1

1:00 AM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 2

 

Tuesday, March 4

2:00 PM ET – NFL’s Greatest Games: “Ice Bowl” – Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers

3:30 PM ET – 1967 Green Bay Packers

5:00 PM ET – America’s Game: 1967 Packers

6:00 PM ET – Super Bowl II: Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders

6:30 PM ET – Sound FX: Mike Holmgren

7:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Motivational Coaches

9:00 PM ET – NFL’s Greatest Games: “Ice Bowl” – Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers

10:30 PM ET – 1967 Green Bay Packers

3:00 AM ET – NFL Classic Games: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Green Bay Packers – Sept. 20, 1992

Wednesday, March 5

2:00 PM ET – Super Bowl Classic: Super Bowl XXXI – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

5:00 PM ET – America’s Game: 1996 Packers

6:00 PM ET – Super Bowl XXXI: Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

6:30 PM ET – Sound FX: Brett Favre

7:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Brett Favre Games

9:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Reggie White & Jerome Brown

10:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Pass Rushers

12 Midnight ET – A Football Life: Reggie White & Jerome Brown

1:00 AM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Pass Rushers

3:00 AM ET – NFL Classic Games: Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders – Dec. 12, 2003

Thursday, March 6

2:00 PM ET – Super Bowl Classic: Super Bowl XLV – Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

5:00 PM ET – America’s Game: 2010 Packers

6:00 PM ET – Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

6:30 PM ET – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

7:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Gunslingers

9:00 PM ET – Brett Favre 4ever

10:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Brett Favre Games

12 Midnight ET – Brett Favre 4ever

1:00 AM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Brett Favre Games

3:00 AM ET – NFL Classic Games: Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers – 2004 NFC Wild Card Game

Friday, March 7

2:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Motivational Coaches

3:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Bad Weather Games

4:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Games With Names

5:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Brett Favre Games

6:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Green Bay Packers

7:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Home Field Advantages

9:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Green Bay Packers

10:00 PM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Ageless Wonders

12 Midnight ET – NFL’s Top 10: Green Bay Packers

1:00 AM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Ageless Wonders

3:00 AM ET – Super Bowl Classic: Super Bowl XXXI – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

Saturday, March 8

10:00 AM ET – America’s Game: 1966 Packers

11:00 AM ET – America’s Game: 1967 Packers

12 Noon ET – Super Bowl Classic: Super Bowl XXXI – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

3:00 PM ET – In Their Own Words: Brett Favre

4:00 PM ET – Sound FX: Brett Favre

4:30 PM ET – Sound FX: Mike Holmgren

5:00 PM ET – Sound FX: Clay Matthews

5:30 PM ET – Sound FX: Aaron Rodgers

6:00 PM ET – NFL’s Greatest Games: “Ice Bowl” – Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers

7:30 PM ET – NFL’s Greatest Games: Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants – 1962

9:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 1

10:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 2

12 Midnight ET – NFL’s Top 10: Motivational Coaches

1:00 AM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Home Field Advantages

3:00 AM ET – Super Bowl Classic: Super Bowl XLV – Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, March 9

10:00 AM ET – America’s Game: 1996 Packers

11:00 AM ET – America’s Game: 2010 Packers

12 Noon ET – Super Bowl Classic: Super Bowl XLV – Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

3:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Reggie White & Jerome Brown

4:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 1

5:00 PM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 2

6:00 PM ET – America’s Game: 1966 Packers

7:00 PM ET – America’s Game: 1967 Packers

8:00 PM ET – America’s Game: 1966 Packers

9:00 PM ET – America’s Game: 2010 Packers

10:00 PM ET – Super Bowl I: Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

10:30 PM ET – Super Bowl II: Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders

11:00 PM ET – Super Bowl XXXI: Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

11:30 PM ET – Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

12 Midnight ET – NFL’s Top 10: Gunslingers

1:00 AM ET – NFL’s Top 10: Bad Weather Games

2:00 AM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 1

3:00 AM ET – A Football Life: Vince Lombardi – Part 2

 

NFL AM – Daily Episodes at 6:00 AM ET; Re-Aires at 10:00 AM ET

Start the day off with the NFL. NFL AM airs Monday – Friday at 6:00 AM ET offering analysis, reports from correspondents in several NFL cities and interviews with players and coaches.

This week, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee joins as an in-studio guest analyst Tuesday, March 4 – Friday, March 7.

This week, the following guests join the show:

• ·         Today – Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk joined the show

o    http://on.nfl.com/NnP3Gs

• ·         Tuesday – NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock joins from Auburn’s Pro Day; wide receiver Plaxico Burress and Stanford linebacker Trent Murphy join the show

 

NFL Total Access – Monday – Saturday at 8:00 PM ET on NFL Network

NFL Total Access airs Monday – Saturday at 8:00 PM ET on NFL Network.

This week, Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones joins as an in-studio guest analyst today and Tuesday, and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman joins as an in-studio analyst Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Monday, March 3

·         Host: Dan Hellie

·         Analysts: Willie McGinest, Heath Evans & James Jones

Tuesday, March 4

• Host: Dan Hellie
• Analysts: Willie McGinest, Heath Evans & James Jones
  

Wednesday, March 5

• Hosts: Dan Hellie & Amber Theoharis
• Analysts: Willie McGinest, Heath Evans, Kurt Warner & Antonio Freeman
• Guest: Chicago Bears return specialist Devin Hester
  

Thursday, March 6

• Host: Amber Theoharis
• Analysts: Willie McGinest, Jamie Dukes & Antonio Freeman

Friday, March 7

• Host: Amber Theoharis
• Analysts: Willie McGinest, Jamie Dukes & Antonio Freeman
• Guest: New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes

Saturday, March 8 – Week in Review

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NFL Editorial Content – Daily on NFL.com

• NFL.com’s Around the League Blog

o   Get all of the latest news from around the NFL with the Around the League blog: http://www.nfl.com/news

• NFL.com’s College Football 24/7

o   For all of the latest news, analysis, mock drafts and prospect rankings leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft, visit: http://www.nfl.com/cfb247

o   NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock’s top 5 prospects by position: http://on.nfl.com/1fW8L6U

o   NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects: http://on.nfl.com/12KSo79

o   NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks’ top 25 prospects: http://on.nfl.com/1m44WRT

o   NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks’ top 5 prospects by position: http://on.nfl.com/1eSUDs9

o   Latest Mock Drafts from NFL Network analysts:http://on.nfl.com/1bmOckD

Catch all of NFL Media’s writers work here:  http://www.nfl.com/news

 

The Rich Eisen Podcast Highlights NFL.com’s Six Different Podcasts Each Week

NFL Digital Media offers six different podcasts, including The Rich Eisen Podcast which has amassed more than 11 million downloads and can be downloaded at NFL.com and iTunes.

This week on The Rich Eisen Podcast, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee joins the show in-studio.

Other NFL.com podcasts include:

·         Dave Dameshek Football Program – Packers wide receiver James Jones

·         Around the League

·         The Coaches Show

·         College Football 24/7 – Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack

·         NFL Fantasy Live

To listen to all six of NFL.com’s podcasts, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/podcast

Quotes from NFL Network’s coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day

- “I’m just about that action boss…That’s what it is, I [have] never seen [any] talking win me nothing. Been like that since I was little. I was raised like that…You want something, you do get it. [There isn’t any] need to talk about it.” – Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch on if he likes speaking with the media.

- “Just keep being Peyton; if you’re Peyton, we’ll be world champions.” – Denver Broncos Executive VP of Football Operations John Elway on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning.

- “I think he wants to walk away with every record that was ever put in the record books, as far as offensive football or quarterbacking, so I think he has a lot of football ahead of him.” – Denver Broncos Executive VP of Football Operations John Elway on the possibility of quarterback Peyton Manning retiring after this season.

On NFL.com the following video clips from the NFL Network’s coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day are available for viewing:

- Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch joined NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders for a one-on-one interview.

http://on.nfl.com/1i8eWEC

- Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning discusses his legacy and what makes this Super Bowl different than the others.

http://on.nfl.com/1aFZNuE

- Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas talks with NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders about how excited he is to matchup against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.

http://on.nfl.com/1go85JI

- Denver Broncos head coach John Fox discusses where Peyton Manning ranks among the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.

http://on.nfl.com/1fuz6Xb

- Denver Broncos Executive VP of Football Operations John Elway joined Rich Eisen, Terrell Davis and Melissa Stark on set and talked about the possibility of quarterback Peyton Manning retiring.

http://on.nfl.com/L7jUFt

- Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker talks with Deion Sanders about the challenge of facing Richard Sherman one-on-one.

http://on.nfl.com/1d6M6z9

- Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman talks with NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders about what he regrets about his NFC Championship post-game comments.

http://on.nfl.com/1fakonO

- Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas talks about the team’s confidence heading into Super Bowl XLVIII.

http://on.nfl.com/1aG5vfX

Coming up on NFL Network on Wednesday, January 29

- The following guests will appear on NFL AM at 6:00 AM ET:

·         Baltimore Ravens wide receiver/return specialist Jacoby Jones

·         Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and tight end Martellus Bennett

·         Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew

·         Comedian Rob Riggle

·         Dancing with the Stars’ Karina Smirnoff

·         Singer Drew Lachey

-  Super Bowl Live provides live coverage on NFL Network from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET. The following guests will appear:

·         Two-time Super Bowl-champion quarterback for the New York Giants Eli Manning

·         Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino

·         Super Bowl-champion safety for the New York Giants Antrel Rolle

·         Baltimore Ravens wide receiver/return specialist Jacoby Jones

·         Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.

·         Comedian Rob Riggle

- From 12 Noon – 3:00 PM ET, NFL.com Live: Super Bowl XLVIII airs from Radio Row at the Super Bowl Media Center in New York City, hosted by Matt “Money” Smith along with Dave Dameshek, Adam Rank and Molly Qerim. The following guests will appear:

·         NFL Network’s Rich Eisen, Michael Irvin and Mike Silver

·         Two-time Super Bowl-champion quarterback for the New York Giants Eli Manning

·         Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino

·         Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew

·         Four-time Super Bowl-champion kicker Adam Vinatieri

·         Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte

·         Former professional hockey player Mark Messier

·         Model Hannah Davis

·         Comedian Rob Riggle

- At 8:00 PM ET, NFL Total Access airs from Super Bowl Blvd. in New York City. Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew joins as a guest analyst, and Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte joins the show

- The third season of NFL Network’s A Football Life concludes at 9:00 PM ET with a profile of Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice. A Football Life: Backstory follows at 10:00 PM ET

- The Rich Eisen Super Bowl Special airs at 10:30 PM ET and features interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Denver Broncos Executive VP of Football Operations John Elway. Additionally, Jim Brockmire reports from Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day

Quotes from Monday’s Editions of NFL Network’s Super Bowl Live & NFL Total Access

- “This Seattle team is Peyton Manning’s kryptonite”. – Heath Evans on the Seattle Seahawks, both defensively and offensively

- “[If] he gets his 20 touches, they’re unstoppable…If you don’t deal with Marshawn [Lynch] from the jump, you’re in for a long day.” – Heath Evans on Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch

- “[The Seattle Seahawks] have weapons galore; they’re not household names on the wide receiving corps but once Marshawn [Lynch] gets going, that’s when you see Golden Tate, Doug [Baldwin] and the rest of the boys’ game start to elevate.” – Heath Evans on the versatility of the Seattle Seahawks’ offense

- “This is going to be a heavyweight matchup. When [Demaryius Thomas] goes to that side of the ball, all eyes are going to be on that side of the field.” – Heath Evans on the matchup between Demaryius Thomas and Richard Sherman

- “All the little wrinkles that Percy [Harvin] makes you think of; if he’s back there returning kicks, you know in a breath this guy is going 80 yards for a touchdown and changing the game” – Heath Evans on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin

- “How lucky is Peyton Manning; you have this 6-5 freak of nature tight end, that when you put him with those other three monsters that we already knew Peyton had, now what do you do?” – Heath Evans on the emergence of Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas

- “Everything. That’s why you strap it up. I remember a lot of Super Bowls over the years and I’ve always wanted to play in one.” – Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey on what it means to make it to the Super Bowl for the first time

- “I’m not sure, to be honest with you…There are a lot of good corners out there, it’s hard to pinpoint who is the best. But he had the better two years the last two years as a corner.” – Bailey on if Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is the best cornerback in the NFL

On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL Super Bowl Live & NFL Total Access are available for viewing:

 

- Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey and defensive end Shaun Phillips join NFL Total Access to talk about what it means to make it to Super Bowl XLVIII:

http://on.nfl.com/1f4ZLLd

- NFL Network analyst Heath Evans on how the emergence of Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas has added another dimension to the Broncos passing game:

http://on.nfl.com/1filRL4

- NFL Network analyst Heath Evans on the importance of Marshawn Lynch to the Seattle Seahawks offense:

http://on.nfl.com/1aYLgrz

- Dan Hellie, Heath Evans and Curtis Conway discuss the chances of Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch does not speak on Super Bowl Media Day:

http://on.nfl.com/1jCPGt6

- The NFL Total Access crew discusses whether Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has ulterior motives when he says he’s considering retirement:

http://on.nfl.com/MnojWr

- Heath Evans and Curtis Conway both agree that as a player, weather can be a shock to the system but should not play a factor for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks:

http://on.nfl.com/1dJOlIQ

Coming up on NFL Network on Tuesday, January 28

- Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard joins NFL AM at 6:00 AM ET.

- At 10:00 AM ET, NFL Network provides live coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day from the Prudential Center. Hosts Rich Eisen and Melissa Stark are joined by analysts Michael Irvin, Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk and Terrell Davis at the desk, while Deion Sanders roams the scene providing interviews with players and coaches. New York Giants Senior Vice President of Communications Pat Hanlon joins to provide analysis and insight into what the PR staffs, coaches and players from both the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos are facing from a media perspective during Media Day and throughout the week leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII. Between the two sessions, host Scott Hanson, NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Silver, and analyst/reporter Steve Wyche offer further analysis and information.

Executive VP of Football Operations for the Denver Broncos, John Elway joins NFL Network’s Super Bowl Media Day coverage on-set.

- At 9:00 PM ET, Michael Irvin and Marshall Faulk debate for a final time this season on a special one-hour edition of M&M. Irvin and Faulk discuss all of the topics heading into Super Bowl XLVIII, resulting in the crowning of an M&M champion for the season. A panel consisting of NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci, Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk and New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson judge.

- At 10:00 PM ET, Sound FX: Best of 2013 Season premieres, providing the best on-field sights and sounds from the 2013 NFL season.

Record 86 Hours of Live Coverage Part of More Than 140 Hours of Programming from New York & New Jersey

12 Sets From 8 Locations & 40 On-Air Personalities with a Combined 17 Super Bowl Rings

12.5 Hours of Pregame & Postgame Coverage on Super Bowl Sunday

‘NFL AM,’ ‘Super Bowl Live’ & ‘NFL Total Access’ Shows Live from New York & New Jersey Throughout the Week

Comprehensive Live Coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day from the Prudential Center – Tuesday, January 28

Special Super Bowl-Related Programming Such as ‘The Rich Eisen Super Bowl Special,’ ‘M&M’ & ‘Let’s Go Primetime’ Throughout the Week

For the 11th year, NFL Network is on-location providing comprehensive, wall-to-wall coverage of Super Bowl week. With more than 140 total hours – including a record 86 live hours – of programming from 12 sets in eight locations across New York City and New Jersey, and featuring a roster of 40 on-air personalities with a combined 17 Super Bowl rings, NFL Network is the go-to destination for expert analysis, the latest news and reports, special guest appearances, matchup-related programming and more leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII.

Beginning Sunday, January 26, NFL Network kicks off its coverage from New York and New Jersey with live coverage of the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks’ team arrivals. From 12.5 hours of pregame and postgame coverage on Super Bowl Sunday, on-location live telecasts of original shows such as NFL Total Access and Super Bowl Live, special Super Bowl-related programming such as The Rich Eisen Super Bowl Special, M&M and Let’s Go Primetime, Super Bowl features and expansive Broncos-Seahawks programming and features, NFL Network provides all-encompassing inside access to everything inside and outside of Super Bowl XLVIII.

Super Bowl Sunday Coverage

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, NFL Network provides 12.5 hours of live pregame and postgame coverage, starting at 7:00 AM ET with NFL GameDay First. NFL Network’s coverage continues at 9:00 AM ET with a special 8.5-hour edition of NFL GameDay Morning utilizing 26 on-air talent members. Following the game, NFL GameDay Final is live from MetLife Stadium with postgame interviews with players and coaches, in-depth analysis and complete game highlights.

NFL GameDay First – 7:00 AM ET

• Sterling Sharpe, Shaun O’Hara & Brian Billick – Super Bowl Blvd.
• Jeff Darlington – MetLife Stadium
• Kimberly Jones – Seahawks team hotel
• Stacey Dales – Broncos team hotel

NFL GameDay Morning – 9:00 AM ET

• Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp & Michael Irvin – MetLife Stadium main set
• Ian Rapoport – Various locations
• Brian Billick & Daniel Jeremiah – MetLife Stadium booth set
• Melissa Stark, Deion Sanders, Willie McGinest & Mike Silver – Fan Plaza
• Chris Rose, LaDainian Tomlinson & Shaun O’Hara – Super Bowl Blvd.
• Kimberly Jones & Heath Evans – Seahawks team hotel
• Stacey Dales & Terrell Davis – Broncos team hotel
• Steve Wyche – Seahawks arrival
• Jeff Darlington – Broncos arrival & field
• Alex Flanagan – Field
• Aditi Kinkhabwala – New York City
• Omar Ruiz – Seattle
• Desmond Purnell – Denver

NFL Network’s Super Bowl XLVIII programming includes:

·         On Sunday, January 26, NFL Network provides live coverage of the Denver Broncos (3:30 PM ET) and Seattle Seahawks (7:30 PM ET) team arrivals for Super Bowl XLVIII. Throughout the week, NFL Network provides live coverage from each team hotel

·         NFL AM airs Monday, January 27 – Friday, January 31 at 6:00 AM ET, delivering four hours of live analysis and interviews. Monday and Tuesday’s editions of the show airs from NFL Network’s studios in Los Angeles and includes live reports from New York and New Jersey. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s shows air live from Radio Row in New York City. Host Nicole Zaloumis is joined by analysts Eric Davis, Terrell Davis, LaVar Arrington and Mark Kriegel, and reporters Steve Wyche and Jeff Darlington throughout the week

·         Super Bowl Live airs Monday, January 27 from 1:00 – 3:30 PM ET, Wednesday, January 29 & Thursday, January 30 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET, Friday January 31 from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET and Saturday, February 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET from the Super Bowl Media Center and Super Bowl Blvd. with up-to-the-minute reports, analysis and interviews with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment

·         Monday, January 27 – Friday, January 31 at 8:00 PM ET and Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 PM ET, NFL Total Access recaps the day’s action, provides the latest news reports, features on-air appearances by special guests and breaks down the key matchups leading up to kickoff of Super Bowl XLVIII. Wednesday – Saturday, NFL Total Access airs from Super Bowl Blvd in New York City

·         Four hours of live coverage from Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day at the Prudential Center Tuesday, January 28, beginning at 10:00 AM ET. Hosts Rich Eisen and Melissa Stark are joined by analysts Michael Irvin, Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk and Terrell Davis at the desk, while Deion Sanders roams the scene providing interviews with players and coaches. New York Giants Senior Vice President of Communications Pat Hanlon joins NFL Network’s coverage of Media Day to offer his insight and experience. Between the two sessions, host Scott Hanson, NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Silver, and analyst/reporter Steve Wyche offer further analysis and information

·         Super Bowl Saturday Night, a one-hour red-carpet show on Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 PM ET leading up to the 3rd annual NFL Honors awards show on FOX. Chris Rose, Melissa Stark and Michelle Beisner are live from Radio City Music Hall, providing interviews with the biggest names in the NFL, the world of sports and entertainment

·         NFL-related press conferences live, including team arrivals, player availability, AFC & NFC head coach press conferences Friday, January 31, Bruno Mars’ Super Bowl halftime entertainment press conference Thursday, January 30 and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s Super Bowl press conference Friday, January 31

·         Rich Eisen takes The Rich Eisen Podcast on road to New York City with The Rich Eisen Super Bowl Special Wednesday, January 29 at 10:30 PM ET. Guests include FOX’s play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, a member of the Broncos and Seahawks, Hank Azaria as Jim Brockmire from Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day, and more to be announced

·         A Football Life season finale Wednesday, January 29 at 9:00 PM ET profiling Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice. A Football Life: Backstory airs at 10:00 PM ET

·         Throughout the entire season, Michael Irvin and Marshall Faulk have debated the hottest topics from around the National Football League. On Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM ET, they debate for a final time this season on a special one-hour edition of M&M. Irvin and Faulk discuss all of the topics heading into Super Bowl XLVIII, resulting in the crowning of an M&M champion for the season. A panel consisting of NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci, Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk and New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson judge.

·         On Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET, Deion Sanders provides his top 21 performances from the 2013 NFL season on Let’s Go Primetime. St. Louis Rams defensive end and Defensive Player of the Year candidate Robert Quinn, San Diego Chargers linebacker Dwight Freeney and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones join the show. Additional segments include Sanders’ top celebrations and his take on some notable follies and bloopers.

·         On Thursday, January 30 at 10:00 PM ET, NFL Network calls a ‘players only’ meeting to discuss and debate all of the topics leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII on Players Only: Super Bowl XLVIII. On the hour-long show, former players (TBD) discusses topics including Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s legacy, which team is more equipped to weather the elements, if defenses still win championships and if the Seahawks are building the next great dynasty

·         See the game the way the pros do and break down Super Bowl XLVIII with Playbook: Super Bowl XLVIII Preview Friday, January 31 at 9:00 PM ET. Analysts Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe, Shaun O’Hara and Brian Billick break down the matchup between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks and predict who they believe will raise the Lombardi Trophy on Super Bowl Sunday