I was having this debate with a buddy last night about whether a team full of “good not great” players could really make it all the way to the Super Bowl. He’s convinced you need at least one or two superstar names to even stand a chance. But I kept thinking about teams like the 2000 Ravens or the 2017 Eagles—maybe not flashy, but rock-solid across the board. Do you know of any other examples where a so-called “superteam” without major stars still made it deep into the playoffs or the big game?
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Scrolling through and saw this thread—interesting angle. I’m not deep into NFL history, but I’ve always liked the idea of a team that just quietly works well together without all the media hype. Makes it more satisfying when they prove people wrong. Might go look up some of those older rosters now just out of curiosity. Threads like this are why I enjoy this forum.
Great question. I’m with you—depth and chemistry can beat out a few stars if the team’s well-coached and everyone knows their role. One good place to dig into this is https://walterfootball.com/superteams.php. It goes into how team-building in the NFL has shifted more toward balance and cohesion instead of relying on a few big names. I’d throw in the 2008 Giants too. Not many superstars on offense, but they got hot at the right time and worked together like a machine. That kind of under-the-radar strength can be just as deadly.