Jason Elam and the Denver Broncos

by Tim Lynch on Nov 13, 2008 12:28 PM MST

I've been thinking about Jason Elam this week and I was wondering about a few things. Kicker's obviously do not get into the hall of fame and I wouldn't consider very many, if any, past kickers to be worthy of such an "honor". However, when I look at Jason Elam, I can't think of any Bronco kicker in the past that is as deserving to be honored by the Bronco organization. Certainly, such an honor wouldn't come for many years, but a decade from now I wonder if fans would be ready to put Jason Elam up on the Ring of Fame.

He was the most prolific kicker in Bronco history and holds many of the team records. He even trained his replacement so the Broncos wouldn't miss a beat once he left for free agency. Jason Elam has been nothing but a class act and a superior kicker in the NFL and I feel he deserves to be honored one day by the Denver Broncos. There, I've said my piece. Feel free to vote in the poll!

Poll

Is Jason Elam worthy of recognition on the Ring of Fame?

Absolutely!

23 votes

Maybe 5-10 years after his retirement

17 votes

Maybe a 10+ years after his retirement

1 votes

No way! The dude is a kicker!!!

1 votes

42 votes | Poll has closed

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No doubt about it!

He has meant so much to this organization and is such a classy guy that I don’t see how he doesn’t get into the Ring of Fame. I don’t have the numbers, but how many game winning/tying games did he have for us. He is the best clutch kicker that we’ve ever had (witness the various slams to Karlis and Treadwell on this site).

The only other kicker that may deserve the honor would be Jim Turner.

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by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 13, 2008 12:49 PM MST reply actions

For some reason I thought Turner was already a Ring of Famer...

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by Tim Lynch on Nov 13, 2008 1:38 PM MST up reply actions

I think you are right.

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 13, 2008 6:41 PM MST up reply actions

If not he should be.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 14, 2008 5:30 PM MST up reply actions

Maybe I am just too jaded

but right now all I care about Elam is that he is kicking off for Atlanta. I think we can expect to see Royal catching the ball somewhere between the 15 and 20 yard lines. If Royal can get 15 yards on each return we will be starting at the 30 to 35 yard line. Even if we go three and out and gain nothing, with Kern’s 39.5 net average punt they will start on their 25. We can win the war of field position due to Special Team performance.

As to ROF, I am with DeserBroncofan. The only name that comes to mind is Jim Turner.

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 13, 2008 12:55 PM MST reply actions

Unfortunately

Atlanta’s punter is handling kickoff duties. I doubt that he will be hitting as far as Prater, but obviously longer than Jason.

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by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 13, 2008 12:58 PM MST up reply actions

On the MHR last night

Dave the Falconer said Elam was kicking off. What I do know is that as of yesterday nfl.com listed 31 kickoff men and from Atlanta made the list!

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 13, 2008 6:40 PM MST up reply actions

I have no desire to see Elam succeed in Atlanta. Don't get me wrong...I hope he sucks bad.

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by Tim Lynch on Nov 13, 2008 1:39 PM MST up reply actions

I agree

But when Dan Reeves and JIm Turner gets in, then Elam can IMO

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by broncfanstuckinsd on Nov 13, 2008 4:03 PM MST up reply actions

I don't know how Jim Turner measures up to Jason Elam, but I will take a gander and say that Elam has

the NFL record for longest FG and also ranks in the top echelon of points scored. What exactly did Jim Turner do?

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by Tim Lynch on Nov 13, 2008 4:25 PM MST up reply actions

Turner

For one thing, he caught a touchdown pass on a fake field goal (against the Raiders?). Elam never did that.

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by bradley on Nov 13, 2008 4:32 PM MST up reply actions

Elam gained two yards on a fake field goal. :)

And pulled a hammy doing it. I bet Turner never did that. :P lmao

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by Tim Lynch on Nov 13, 2008 4:50 PM MST up reply actions

Isn't there a waiting period anyway?

I don’t know how long it is, but I think there’s a waiting period. I know I remember hearing that Elway’s ROF induction waiting period was waived…

Elam? Yes. ROF. Great Bronco for a long long time.

by Jezru on Nov 13, 2008 1:16 PM MST reply actions

Yea, I believe the waiting period is 5 years after retirement....it was only reduced for John Elway.

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by Tim Lynch on Nov 13, 2008 1:40 PM MST up reply actions

I agree he should be in the Ring of Fame

He has been clutch, a pro, and a respected leader, so not too many of those out there that are kickers. I would of liked to see him end his career in Denver, but I am fine with him kicking in Atlanta for a few more years. I think that move worked out well for both teams.

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by Broncoman on Nov 13, 2008 1:48 PM MST reply actions