It’s crazy to think that only 12 of the 32 NFL teams have won a Super Bowl ring. That’s a measly 37.5%! As a fan since I was a kid, I just can’t help but be amazed at the idea that the majority of NFL teams haven’t got close to winning the big game.
It’s not that teams like the Panthers, Falcons, Bengals, and Browns never win their division or don’t get to the playoffs. They do, but that’s as far as it goes. Every year they go in with the hope that this time they’ll get to the playoffs but then, like so many times before, they fall short. It’s really heartbreaking to watch.
But I can also see why this is the case. There are just so many factors that have to align perfectly for a team to win the Super Bowl. They have to have good coaching, an amazing quarterback, reliable defensive players, and, most importantly, a little bit of luck. It’s like life, only the strongest long-term plans succeed.
And that’s why the teams that do have Super Bowl rings are held in such high regard. Teams like the Packers, Steelers, and Patriots have achieved their success through solid and consistent effort over the years. They worked hard for their goals and achieved them when the pressure was at its highest.
It really shows you what it takes to be a successful NFL team and win a Super Bowl ring. But even with that, every now and then we get a surprise winner like the Buccaneers or even the Eagles with that 2017-all time great-team. It’s just a reminder of how unpredictable and exciting football is, and that anything can happen on any given Sunday.
And what about the teams that have been to the Super Bowl but never won it? Teams like the Vikings, Bills, and Titans. It’s really a shame to see powerful teams, with superstars like Adrian Peterson, Josh Allen, and Derrick Henry, make it all the way to the big stage and fall short. They deserve so much more glory for all they’ve done for their respective franchises.
So, it’s clearly evident that in the NFL anything can happen. One team can have one season of glory and go on to win a Super Bowl, like the Buccaneers, while teams like the Eagles and Ravens have become perennial contenders because of their perseverence. Every team has the opportunity to create something solid and memorable, and that’s why it’s really worth getting behind your favorite team everytime a new season starts. Who knows, this year could be their year.