Photos: Players, coaches meet with media as Super Bowl week continues

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Photos: Players, coaches meet with media as Super Bowl week continues

Super Bowl 53: The Rams and Patriots meet with the media Wednesday as the countdown to Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup continues.

Former Georgia Bulldogs center David Andrews pulls up his Patriots jersey to show off his Georgia shirt during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Quarterback Tom Brady is all smiles answering a question during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Former University of Georgia star and current Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to the media during Wednesday's event in Buckhead. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Countdown to Super Bowl 53 continues: Another day, another round of player and coach availability leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Rams defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh chats with the media gathering Wednesday at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Up close and personal with Todd Gurley during Wednesday's media availability in Buckhead. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks during Wednesday's media gathering. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

McVay turned 33 on Jan. 24 and will be the youngest head coach in Super Bowl history when the Rams meet the Patriots Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Rams QB Jared Goff takes his turn at the podium during Wednesday's event. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Goff is in the Super Bowl in only his third season. The former Cal QB was the top pick in the 2016 NFL draft. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald led the NFL in sacks this season. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams cornerback Marcus Peters has had his share of fun with the media during Super Bowl week. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh responds to a question during Wednesday's event. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Rams cornerback Aqib Talib speaks during Wednesday's event. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com).

Jan. 30, 2019 Atlanta: Tom Brady pauses to chat with ESPN national correspondent Sal Paolantonio as he leaves the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 30, 2019 Atlanta: Reporters angle for a view of Tom Brady during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 30, 2019 Atlanta: Tom Brady takes a rear exit leaving at the conclusion of the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Linebacker Kyle Van Noy breaks into laughter during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Former Georgia running back Sony Michel breaks into a laugh holding a pig, this year's Chinese New Year symbol, during an interview with a Chinese TV station at the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Head coach Bill Belichick manages a smile during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Head coach Bill Belichick manages a smile during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Head coach Bill Belichick takes questions during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Wide receiver Julian Edelman is asked if he will shave his beard if the Patriots win the Super Bowl during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Defensive end Adnan Clayborn takes questions during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Tight end Rob Gronkowski arrives for the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty takes questions during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Former Georgia Bulldogs center David Andrews pulls up his Patriots jersey to show off his Georgia shirt during the New England Patriots media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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