The Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals will face off in this year’s Super Bowl. The two teams are led by top overall picks at quarterback but have gotten to the big game in ways that are unique compared to the common assumption about how good teams are built in the NFL.
The Cleveland Browns have tried a myriad of ways to build a team with their most success, in decades, coming in the last two years. With one playoff appearance and victory during that time, that success has been far from the highest levels.
Outside of having top overall picks at quarterback, something the Browns share with the two Super Bowl participants, the Rams and Bengals have done things differently than most expect when talking about true championship-level contenders.