San Francisco — On paper, the Carolina Panthers' offensive line would seem to be highly vulnerable against the Denver Broncos' top-ranked defense in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday.
It's quite likely the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals also felt equally confident before their upper-tier pass rushes took the field in playoff games against the Panthers.
Neither Seattle nor Arizona could make even a dent in the Carolina forward wall. Those teams packed up their gear for the season having combined for a paltry two sacks and one knockdown.
There's something about these Panthers. It doesn't always make sense from the standpoint of personnel, but how they handle pass protection offers textbook illustration how far splendid coaching and a smart scheme can carry a team.