30 Picks in 30 Days -- Day #5 - 1984 NFL Draft - 7th-Round Pick TE Clarence Kay
by John Bena on Mar 31, 2009 11:23 AM MDT
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The Broncos didn't have many selections in the 1984 Draft, but one that did work out, especially considering where he was selected was a little-known tight end out of Georgia, Clarence Kay.
Kay spent all 9 of his seasons in the NFL as a Denver Bronco, starting 126 of 135 possible games. While known more as a blocking TE, Kay managed to catch 13 touchdowns and totaled 193 catches. Kay also played in 3 Super Bowls with the Broncos. Not bad for a 7th-round pick.
Unfortunately for Kay, his off-the-field troubles have been close by since the beginning of his career. Kay has been arrested for various offenses - 12 times since 1984, and he spent 6 months in jail in 2006 as a result of a domestic-violence conviction.
He has had numerous issues with drugs and alcohol.
His troubles didn't stop there. As recently as this January, Kay was arrested in connection with a harassment case and was imprisoned.
Not everyone on this list is a hero, and just as in life some attention needs to be paid to those who struggle day-to-day as well. Let's just hope Kay finally receives the help he needs, and more importantly decides the time is right to get better.
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Clarence Kay
gave my father and I tickets to my first Broncos game when I was about 7 (we had a friend who knew him. Kay is somewhat responsible for my Broncomania since he cleared the path to my first game. Clarence Kay will always be one of my favorite Broncos for this reason
by dabriza on Mar 31, 2009 12:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Great sentiment, d
Thanks for sharing that.
"HE'S OUR QUARTERBACK." -- Josh McDaniels
by broncosmontana on Mar 31, 2009 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another blast from the past
I’m loving this series, Guru. Brings back some great memories and helps us remember even the black sheep for the joy they brought us as players at key moments in our history.
It’s too bad Kay found his way down that all-too-familiar road, but I’m with you in wishing only the best for him and that he finds his way through the tough times and back into the proud fraternity of former Broncos who have earned the admiration and respect of the fans.
"HE'S OUR QUARTERBACK." -- Josh McDaniels
by broncosmontana on Mar 31, 2009 12:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
One of the games I was fortumate to see in the 80's at Mile High had an infamouos Kay play
Seattle versus Denver in I think 1985 (not sure though, I was about 13), late forth quarter, Elway throws a pass to Kay and he dropped it, ref called it a fumble (replay clearly showed it wasn’t a catch) but refs didn’t have replay, Seattle recovered and won the game. That was the 1st game I saw live.
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by Broncoman on Mar 31, 2009 12:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
My second-favorite Bronco of the mid- to late-80's.
Of course, I was a young’in back then, and was quite oblivious to his off-the-field transgressions at that time.
That’s gotta go down as one of the Broncos’ best ever 7th round picks . . . depending on how (if) Peyton Hillis ends up sticking around.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
by Donut King on Mar 31, 2009 12:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that is Clarence Kay in that picture
by Cletus on Mar 31, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you meant this picture
Now are you a slack jawed yookle?
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness
by Broncoman on Mar 31, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clarence Kay
when blitzed Kay was my go to guy in Tecmo Super Bowl
by cuseindahuse on Mar 31, 2009 3:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
BMarsh needs to learn his lesson now....
either he becomes Clarence Kay or he follows in the footsteps of Rod Smith.
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
by Tim Lynch on Mar 31, 2009 4:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh and Shannon Sharpe was a MUCH better 7th round pick. ;-)
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
by Tim Lynch on Mar 31, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shannon who? :)
How about Mecklenburg in the twelfth round? Wonder if he woulda been a Viking or something if they only had seven rounds then?
by jaffe28 on Mar 31, 2009 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kay was a good player.
I had the misfortune of dealing blackjack to him in Blackhawk back in the day though. Large, drunk, bad-tempered men who are losing money are no fun to deal with.
Still, I cheered for him on the field like any other Bronco and I feel bad for him that he’s had so much trouble.
How is Vance Johnson doing with his issues along these lines?
by jaffe28 on Mar 31, 2009 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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