Super Bowl Opening Night - more commonly known as Media Day - is the rare event where players will speak candidly on any topic.
Before Sunday's big game between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, players from both teams kick back and relax, fielding questions from reporters spanning the globe.
In this relaxed environment, players tend to give some of their best material before focusing solely on the Super Bowl.
Below are some of the best moments in Media Day history.
'I'm just 'bout that action, boss'
Marshawn Lynch is famously reticent to speak to the media but ironically, he's the greatest star in Media Day history.
Prior to Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, Lynch participated in a now-legendary interview with NFL Network's Deion Sanders that has come to define his personality.
Sanders tried to get Lynch to speak on record about the biggest game of his career, but the star running back wasn't having it.
"I'm just 'bout that action, boss" Lynch famously replied to Sanders, coining a phrase that has transcended sports itself.
Lynch proved to be right as the Seahawks routed the Broncos 43-8.
'I'm just here so I won't get fined'
In truth, this post could exclusively be about Lynch. Although it seems counter-intuitive, Lynch's refusal to give a meaningful quote has only inspired reporters to seek further insight from him, and elevated the national profile of Media Day itself.
On the verge of Super Bowl XLIX, Lynch had grown tired of his ceaseless interview requests and was fined several times for not speaking to the media. Noting his required availability for Media Day, Lynch told reporters repeatedly "I'm just here so I won't get fined," before leaving the podium just under five minutes into his press conference.
Lynch's Seahawks lost to the New England Patriots in excruciating fashion and the running back lampooned the team's decision not to give him the ball at the 1-yard line with seconds to go in the game.
Burress predicts Giants' upset win over Patriots
It would be crazy to bet against an undefeated Patriots team in a year where Tom Brady threw 50 touchdown passes, right?
That's what everyone was thinking when Giants receiver Plaxico Burress forecasted a 23-17 victory for his team, catching the attention of Brady and his teammates.
"Are predictions guarantees," he asked. "This is the biggest Sunday of your life - it's OK to want to win, think big and dream. We're going to take this thing back to New York City," Burress said.
Numerous Patriots players, including Mike Vrabel and Richard Seymour were outraged by Burress' remarks. Brady was amused by the prediction, not even remotely entertaining the possibility of a loss.
"We're only going to score 17 points?" Brady said. "OK. Is Plax playing defense? I wish he had said 45-42 and gave us a little credit for scoring more points."
The Giants proceeded to stun the Patriots 17-14 in one of the greatest upsets in football history.
