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It could prove an even bigger edge than normal
in a season that continues to be impacted at every turn by the
coronavirus pandemic.
The traditional Super Bowl media day and all other interviews
throughout the week, including postgame, will be done virtually.
ESPN reported before Sunday's conference championship games that
the winning teams would not arrive in Tampa until at least Feb.
5.
Of course, Tampa Bay is not encumbered by those travel
restrictions.
"We stay in our own beds, sleep here and just do our normal
routine," Arians said Monday after the Bucs returned from their
31-26 win at Green Bay in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.
"Nothing is out of the ordinary until we hit the media sessions
next week.
"Just to be able to stay in your routine, sleep in your bed and
all that stuff."
However, Arians also sees an advantage for the Chiefs compared
to typical Super Bowls.
Kansas City will arrive to the host city without the normal
distractions of media requirements and friends and family trying
to come to town for the festivities.
"I think it really helps them," Arians said. "Normally, when you
get to town for Super Bowl, everybody's pulling and tugging you
-- trying to get everything done the week before. Then, when you
hit town, you've got all the media obligations and your practice
and game plans are all put in.
"I think it's a great advantage for them (because) it's just an
away game. They get to do their normal prep just like we do.
Nobody's going to get tied up in all that stuff."
Super Bowl LV will be held on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Raymond
James Stadium, with some 22,000 in attendance.
--Field Level Media
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