5 best NFL 'dynasties' that failed to win a Super Bowl
NFL dynasties can be defined as a team that has dominated an era of football for at least five consecutive years. While the most memorable dynasties in NFL history are often the ones that win multiple Super Bowl rings, they aren't the only ones that qualify for the title.
Several dynasties in NFL history have failed to win any Super Bowl rings for one reason or another. They were still able to dominate the NFL during their era consistently but ultimately fell short of winning the final game of any season. Here are five such dynasties.
Best dynasties in NFL history without a Super Bowl ring
#5 - Cleveland Browns, 1985-1989
The Cleveland Browns of the late 1980s were led by head coach Marty Schottenheimer and quarterback Bernie Kosar. It featured the final era of successful football before eight losing seasons over the next nine years.
OTD 1987
° 1986 AFC DIVISIONAL °
Down 10 to the Jets w/ 4:14 left in the 4th, #Browns rally late to force OT, ultimately outlast NY, 23-20, after 2:02 of 2OT
• 3rd-longest game in NFL history
• CLE's Bernie Kosar then-NFL playoff record 489 passing yds
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In five years, between 1985 and 1989, the Browns won their division four times and finished in second place in a year that didn't win the division title. They made it to the Conference Championship game three times but lost all of them, failing to reach a Super Bowl, let alone win one.
#4 - Los Angeles Rams, 1973-1980
The Los Angeles Rams dynasty that covered most of the 1970's decade featured two different head coaches and four different starting quarterbacks. Regardless of their coach and quarterback combination, they made the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons while winning their division seven times.
The Rams made it to five Conference Championship games and one Super Bowl but were unfortunately unable to get over the hump and win the ring. They combined for an incredible 92-39 overall record.