Tag: Pro Football Hall Of Fame Inductees
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Randy Gradishar gets his day, in advance of HOF induction
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Legendary linebacker Randy Gradishar danced on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol — akin to his fleetfooted play as a linebacker of the vaunted Denver Broncos “Orange Crush” defense. The former Broncos star — an integral part of the vaunted “Orange Crush” defense that wrecked NFL…
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‘The ultimate teammate’: Former teammates, coaches reflect on Peyton Manning’s career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
DENVER — John Fox sat in John Elway’s office awaiting a call from Peyton Manning. Fox, Elway and the rest of the Broncos organization had done their best to lure the then-four-time NFL MVP to Denver. Now, they waited for Manning’s decision — a decision that would alter the future of whichever franchise he chose.…
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Where Peyton Manning ranks statistically in Broncos history
Where Peyton Manning ranks statistically in Broncos history: BRONCOS CAREER 2nd in passing yards: 17,112 Manning sits behind only John Elway in passing yards in Broncos history, totaling 17,112 over four seasons in Denver. Elway finished with 51,475 in 16 seasons. 2nd in passing touchdowns: 140 Manning again is only behind Elway, who threw 300…
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Why Broncos, city of Denver were Peyton Manning, John Lynch’s preferred final NFL destinations
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DENVER — When John Lynch entered free agency in 2004 and Peyton Manning in 2012, both came to the same conclusion: Denver was where they wanted to end their illustrious football careers. Many likely don’t consider Denver a destination city, but for Lynch and Manning, who will both be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of…
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Joe Ellis: Timeline of Broncos ownership will be determined after 2021 season
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis made one thing clear Tuesday: the Broncos are not for sale — yet. In a pre-training camp press conference, Ellis addressed the Broncos’ ownership situation, tangled since the death of owner Pat Bowlen in June 2019. Most recently, the lawsuit to determine the future ownership of the…
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Former Colorado College running back, NFL Films pioneer Steve Sabol to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Steve Sabol was the subject of a fascinating article in Sports Illustrated in November 1965. That issue, which featured Muhammad Ali on the cover of the weekly magazine, told the story of how Sabol, a Colorado College running back via Philadelphia marketed himself as “The Tot from Possum Trot,” a fictional town in Mississippi, “The…
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Peyton Manning doesn’t rule out future role with Broncos: ‘I haven’t said no to anything’
Peyton Manning is a Bronco for life. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer may have only spent the last four seasons of his 17-year career with the Broncos, but having lived in Denver since his retirement in 2015-2016, Manning has remained one of the organization’s biggest supporters. “Denver took a chance on me and I’ll never…
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Broncos promote Brittany Bowlen, hire China Jude as VP of diversity, equity and inclusion
The Broncos have promoted Brittany Bowlen to senior vice president of strategy and hired China Jude as vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, the organization announced Monday. Bowlen, a daughter of late Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, has served in the organization’s front office as the vice president of strategic initiatives since 2019 and most…
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Former Broncos safety T.J. Ward, who helped Denver win Super Bowl 50, retires after 8 seasons in NFL
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Another member of the Broncos’ historic “No Fly Zone” has announced his retirement. This time it’s safety T.J. Ward. Ward, who played three seasons in Denver (2014-’16), announced his official retirement from football Wednesday morning,…
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‘Four wonderful years’: Peyton Manning, John Lynch reflect on time with Denver Broncos as they enter Hall of Fame
In the early to mid-2000s, Peyton Manning and John Lynch often shared mai tais in Hawaii the week of the Pro Bowl. The two would tell football stories, with Manning playing in Indianapolis for the Colts and Lynch playing in Tampa Bay for the Buccaneers and eventually playing in Denver for the Broncos. They formed…