Can this defense win a Superbowl?

[Jeremy Igo]

The Bucs offense is actually one of the best in the league. 

 

They were held to 3 points at home. It just does not get much better than that. 

 

Can this Panthers defense get us to the promise land like the Ravens Superbowl team? Why not?

[Jon Snow]

Probably. But the offense is not playoff caliber so your point is moot.

[Jeremy Igo]

Just now, Jon Snow said:

Probably. But the offense is not playoff caliber so your point is moot.

Neither was the Ravens. They had Trent Dilfer for god sakes. 

[uncfan888]

Defense.. Yes. Offense.. Hell no. But there's still time. Maybe Olsen will be the fix since he has the magical ability to get open consistently 

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

yeah we have half a great team right now.  the defense is definitely championship worthy but it's not virtually flawless on paper like the 2000 ravens, 2002 bucs, or 2015 broncos squads were.  i don't think it's good enough to drag an underachieving offense to a lombardi.

[XIII]

if Defense can get points on the board like they use to.

[Jon Snow]

Just now, Jeremy Igo said:

Neither was the Ravens. They had Trent Dilfer for god sakes. 

That was a different era.  The rules have changed to favor the offense not the defense.  Our offense has not caught up and never will under this administration.

[trueblade]

When I see how this team has to win I think about The 2015 Broncos. Great defense and just enough offense to get it done. Sure, this formula can win, but remember that Denver should have been eliminated that year in Pittsburgh if not for a fumble.When you play this style of ball against good to great teams, you're going to need some breaks/turnovers to go your way to win.

[Paa Langfart]

We need Luke to stay healthy  and the d to start putting points on the board.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

let's also not forget rowboat ron's propensity for letting the other squad back into games that should be over midway through the 3rd quarter

[csx]

I don't think it can without even an average run game.

[Ace_Aladdin]

15 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

The Bucs offense is actually one of the best in the league. 

 

They were held to 3 points at home. It just does not get much better than that. 

 

Can this Panthers defense get us to the promise land like the Ravens Superbowl team? Why not?

Yes they can and it’s thanks to Ron Rivera.

[PantherPhann89]

Our defense would need to be able to score defensive TD's and hope that that'll lift or underachieving offense...

[cardiaccat52]

I don't think so. The difference between those other teams and us is A) Those other teams produced turnovers at a pretty high rate and B) were able to overcome poor field position their offenses put them in with stops or not allowing scoring opportunities. As of right now, over 57% of this team's turnovers (INT + Fumbles) are converted into points by the other teams (14 turnovers has resulted 8 scoring drives via TD or FG). 

The other factor is IF this team gets a lead, the auto-prevent mentality that Rivera goes to makes this defense suspect and has too often resulted in games coming down to the last second. 

So until turnovers start to increase and the defense plays aggressive from start to finish, they aren't Superbowl caliber.