2. #1
Without question, John Elway belongs
at the top of this list as he is one of
the greatest quarterbacks to ever suit
up for an NFL game. Although he was
drafted out of high school by the
Royals in the 1979 MLB Draft, Elway
elected to attend Stanford University
where he was a standout football and
baseball player. The Denver Broncos
selected the All-American QB, John
Elway, with the number one overall
pick in the 1983 draft. During his
illustrious career, Elway was selected
to the pro-bowl 9 times, and awarded
JOHN ELWAY
the MVP in 1987.
3. Although, Elway inherited a
lackluster to begin his career
in Denver, he led his team to
an astounding five Super
Bowl appearances during his
16 year tenure with the team.
In the twilight of his career,
his Denver Broncos won
consecutive Super Bowls in
1997 and 1998. In fairytale-ending
fashion, he retired
immediately after the latter
Super Bowl win in which he
was awarded the title of
Super Bowl MVP.
4. Looking back at his career, John
Elway enjoyed such widespread
popularity for competitive nature
giving his all to come away with the
win at the end of the day.
Additionally, he was the first Denver
Broncos Player to receive a golden
jacket as he joined football royalty in
Canton, Ohio as a member of the
Football Hall of Fame. However,
Elway’s contributions to the
organization did not end when he
put the pigskin down. He has
served as the Executive VP of the
Broncos in recent years, and now
holds the important title of General
Manager.
5. #2
TERRELL DAVIS
Terrell Davis was Elway’s
counterpart for much of his
time in Denver. The running
back’s nickname, “TD,” proved to
be quite fitting as he scored
sixty touchdowns in his relatively
short career. During his prime,
Davis was one of the most
dominant runners to ever play
the game. In a four year stretch,
he posted a 1,113, 1,538, 1750
and 2,008 yards.
6. He was the obvious choice
for Super Bowl MVP in 1997
with outstanding stat-line of
150-plus yards and 3 running
scores. Terrell Davis was a
complete running back whose
dominance and Herculean
Super Bowl efforts will always
be fondly remembered by
Denver Broncos fans.
7. #3
SHANNON SHARPE
Shannon Sharpe is often considered to be the
best tight end to ever play in the NFL. What
makes Sharpe so spectacular is how he
revolutionized the role for the position. Prior to
Sharpe, tight ends were almost exclusively seen
as a blocking position who occasionally served as
a receiver. However, with his freakish athleticism,
large stature, and soft hands, Sharpe was a more
than legitimate receiving threat at the TE
position. When he retired in 1983, he ranked
first among all tight ends with 815 receptions,
10,060 receiving yards, and 62 TD’s during his
career. Since his retirement, Sharpe has served
as one of the primary football analysts for CBS’s
football coverage.