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Comparing the Baltimore Ravens Rosters : 2000 vs. 2016

The Baltimore Ravens won the 2000 Super Bowl in dominating fashion. Propelled by one of the greatest, if not the greatest defense of all time, the Ravens shocked the world to become champions. While the 2000 roster was asymmetrical with an immense focus on defense, the 2016 roster is more well-rounded. The two rosters share a similar mix of homegrown players and free agent mercenaries.

How does the 2016 roster construction stack up to the 2000 team?

Quarterback

Banks was benched in favor of Dilfer, the consummate game manager. No contest in comparison to franchise quarterback and former Super Bowl MVP Flacco.