Brett Favre won't be making his first visit to an NFL Network set. (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) Brett Favre, once thought of as a likely star NFL TV analyst, will get a big on-air audition Sunday before Super Bowl XLVII is played between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans. Says NFLN executive producer Eric Weinberger: "We've been trying to get Brett into our shows for awhile. We're thrilled he's ready to do it." On whether NFLN would like to add Favre on-air permanently, Weinberger says, "We'd love to get Brett's perspective as often as we can. But we're taking this one show at a time." NFL Network, which has an 8½-hour pregame show, will use Favre as an analyst on its NFL GameDay Morning, which begins at 9 a.m. ET. Favre retired after the 2010 season and has been mostly quiet. A three-time MVP, he won his only Super Bowl in New Orleans in 1997 when the Green Bay Packers beat the New England Patriots 35-21. Favre told the Associated Press in an email that it will "be great to reconnect with NFL fans around the Super Bowl." Favre will be on the broadcast with host Rich Eisen and former players Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner and Deion Sanders. PHOTOS: Super Bowl XLVII media day Story Highlights
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Brett Favre joins NFL Network for Super Bowl XLVII coverage
Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta wears a purple wig as he is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens defensive end Ryan McBean, plays rock, paper, scissors with Azteca reporter Jose Marauez Zamora during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis is seen through the video screen of a camera during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
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Entertainment Tonight personality Rocsi Diaz, center, interviews Baltimore Ravens defensive back Emanuel Cook, left, and defensive end Pernell McPhee during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) and tackle Bryant McKinnie (78) stand in the tunnel as they wait for the start of media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
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Cartoon Network personality Pick Boy, center, interviews Baltimore Ravens defensive end DeAngelo Tyson, left, and defensive tackle Bryan Hall during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones sports a Ravens bandana at media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk, left, is interviewed by ESPN reporter Chris Berman during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens defensive end Haloti Ngata, right, high fives Cartoon Network reporter Pick Boy during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh holds up a wrestling mask as he is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
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A general view as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (bottom left) is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis gestures while being interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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A large crowd of media around Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Graham is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, answers a question from Deion Sanders during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice listens to a question during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens guard Jah Reid (76) is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Members of the Baltimore Ravens are arranged for a team photo during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
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Detailed view of a Super Bowl XLVII logo and Baltimore Ravens logo on a jersey during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
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Azteca reporter Karim Mendiburu, interviews Baltimore Ravens players Ryan McBean, left, Michael Adoo, center, and Bobby Rainey, second from right during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh addresses the press during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) addresses the press during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith is interviewed during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
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