I don’t know about you, but my personal favorite part of the Super Bowl pregame every year is the broadcast shots of the players as they walk off the team bus, through the concrete bowels of the stadium, and into the locker room.
Videos of Super Bowl 2017 players walking toward the locker room, ranked
It’s important to start game day in style.
Here’s a running, curated ranking of Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots players and coaches making their way along their #BusinessTrips to NRG Stadium.
1. Tom Brady
Look at how steely-eyed and resolved Brady is as he walks off the bus and through a loading area. It’s like he’s been here six times before, or something.
Are the two guys in front of Brady his bodyguards? I am not certain. But he’s clearly in a secure area, so if they are, the guards are just for show. That’s just fine.
2-5. Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Alex Mack, and Keanu Neal.
These Falcons weren’t all at the stadium yet, but they deserve points for their laid-back, “I know I’m going to a big game but I’m not exponentially more nervous about it than any other game” demeanor. You’ve got to have that face on. I’m putting this Falcons group all in one clump, but Neal’s entry is probably my favorite, followed by Jones’ because he’s confident enough to drag his backpack with one hand.
Here’s Ryan heading into the stadium:
And Jones:
(Note: Jones looks serious.)
6. Dan Quinn
Not making me feel anything in particular.
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