
Ed Reed (right), here celebrating Sunday’s victory with Ray Lewis, will play in his first Super Bowl to culminate his 11sth season. (Associated Press)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks at a news conference after the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens defeated the Patriots, 28-13, to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks at a news conference after the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens defeated the Patriots, 28-13, to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady takes off his helmet following an interception during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady takes off his helmet following an interception during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

** FILE ** Brothers John and Jim Harbaugh will battle each other when the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl. (Associated Press)

Rex, the King of Carnival, will make his traditional Mardi Gras appearance in New Orleans. With the Super Bowl on Feb. 3 and Mardi Gras falling nine days later, the Big Easy is gearing up for a massive celebration and influx of tourists that locals are calling "Super Gras." (Associated Press)

Rex, the King of Carnival, will make his traditional Mardi Gras appearance in New Orleans. With the Super Bowl on Feb. 3 and Mardi Gras falling nine days later, the Big Easy is gearing up for a massive celebration and influx of tourists that locals are calling "Super Gras." (Associated Press)

Defense-minded Washington Redskins' coach George Allen is shown conferring with his defensive leader linebacker Jack Pardee. Allen leads the NFC champion Skins against the Miami Dolphins, AFC champion team, in the super bowl in Los Angeles, Jan. 6, 1973. (AP Photo)