It is often interesting to look at how history can help inform the present and future. This is true in sports and in life. While history doesn’t always repeat itself, often it is learning from the past that helps prevent mistakes or prepare for success.
In a lot of ways, that is the definition of analytics.
With the Cleveland Browns setting their sights on a Super Bowl appearance and victory, today we look back at the last ten Super Bowl champions at what their path was like that led them to their title. In particular, we will take a look at their record in the three previous seasons, was there any coaching changes during that time and who were their quarterbacks in those seasons.
Did most teams slowly climb up the standings? Was continuity at head coach and quarterback needed?