The 2000 Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl because of the best defense the NFL had ever seen. They leaned heavily on rookie running back, Jamal Lewis and the offense was functional at best. Trent Dilfer was not a great quarterback, but his important place in Ravens history should not be forgotten.
Before Dilfer became the starter there was Tony Banks. Just writing that name is enough to make Ravens fans cringe. The Ravens went five consecutive games in the 2000 season without scoring a touchdown. Brian Billick knew he had to make a change so he benched Banks and gave Dilfer the job.