DeMarcus Ware explains how D-line overwhelmed Cam Newton, Panthers

The Denver Broncos submitted a defensive performance for the ages in their 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

Denver was relentless in dialing up pressure against league MVP Cam Newton, sacking the Panthers' superstar seven times while delivering 13 quarterback hits.

Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware was arguably the second-best player on the field behind Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, and he explained why his club was so effective en route to capturing the Lombardi Trophy.

"It's hard to beat us with his feet because we have a lot of fast guys like me and Von (Miller) and (Derek) Wolfe and Malik (Jackson)," Ware said Monday on PFT Live. "And we made sure we kept the pocket tight so he couldn't get out and run."

Ware credited the Broncos' defensive linemen for establishing a frenetic pace.

"The game is won in the trenches," he said. "And just him, Derek Wolfe ... (those) two guys, if you’re doing 3-4 or 4-3, they're dominant and they make plays, especially with (nose tackle) Sylvester (Williams) in the middle. I mean, all of those guys, just giving them kudos. That's the reason why we've been able to do so much."

Ware represents an $11.6-million cap hit entering the 2016 season, and the Pro Bowl linebacker may be released due to his salary.

With a Super Bowl victory under his belt, the 33-year-old has amassed almost every individual and team accolade possible, and will be a near lock to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame after his career ends.