BY NEIL BEST
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Trent Dilfer is in Arizona working Super Bowl XLII for the NFL Network, an indication he is “possibly transitioning’’ to life as a former quarterback.
“As a player you don’t ever want to come here unless you’re playing, or at least I didn’t,’’ Dilfer said Tuesday during the Patriots’ portion of Super Bowl media day.
Thus this is Dilfer’s first visit to one since his Ravens defeated the Giants in Super Bowl XXXV seven years ago in Tampa.
Being here reminds Dilfer of those Giants, but also of the current Giants. “I still feel [Oct. 21] when they beat the crap out of me,’’ he said, recalling his experience as the 49ers’ quarterback in a 33-15 loss to the Giants.
Dilfer predicted a 27-17 victory for the Patriots Sunday, but said, “I’m actually a huge Giants fan. Jeff Feagles is one of my best friends, and I’m a huge Eli fan, so I hope they do compete.’’