Denver Broncos Greats... By The Numbers: #99
This number should have been a celebration to a completion of this series, but it will end on a sad note. The Greatest Bronco to wear #99 is...
Go Broncos!
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Thank you
To all the staff that brought us this series. As much work as it was, you have built a basis for a very complete look at what we have had compared to all future players. This should become a great tool for the staff moving forward.
It was a great series and I appreciate it!
Opinions are like......, Well anyway, this is mine.
by Sean in Pa. on Jul 10, 2011 10:47 AM MDT reply actions 2 recs
Ditto
Thanks for all the work, Kirk and Brian and all the other contributors. It is sad that it ends on a sad note, but that’s life sometimes.
It’s really scary when you have a moment of temporary sanity.
Nelson DeMille
EPIC!
Greatest series run in MHR history!
by Tim Lynch on Jul 10, 2011 10:55 AM MDT reply actions 2 recs
agree 100%
This has been a lot of fun and has brought back many great memories. If possible, it would be nice to see all the “winners” listed 1-99 in a future posting. Thanks again.
by kentura82 on Jul 10, 2011 10:58 AM MDT reply actions 3 recs
+100000
(and, we never had a 0 or a 00?)
I agree, and this was a remarkable series. Thanks so much for doing all the research.
I think it’s very sobering and somehow fitting that it ends on Dronett and his struggle. I hope the new labor agreement when it happens offers significantly more protection for current and retired players.
There was a 0
Denver Broncos Greats… By The Numbers: FB John Olszewski
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
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? tab posted?
anyway
I am compiling this list now.
Opinions are like......, Well anyway, this is mine.
I have it Sean
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Follow me on Twitter @MHR_KaptainKirk
agreed they should list it
No save ammunition all bullets in gun now- Bruce Campbell
Stand up straight a man looks more confident when he is erect- Taj
I don't always drink and drive, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis- BroncoPH
BRONCOS 4 LIFE
Great series.
Done at the perfect time as well. With the lockout killing my football enthusiasm, this series has been a great read throughout the lockout. And it finishes just as the lokcout seems to be coming to a close. Perfectly timed.
It’s crazy to think we have just read about every Bronco to play the game. Mind = Blown. Gret job once again. You kept me football spirits alive during a dark time.
Witnessed Playoffs last: April 28, 2008
Sincerely yours, Tortured T.O Fan
by Eddie.Teach on Jul 10, 2011 12:01 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Kirk et al
This has been a truly fantastic series, I have loved every number.
This needs to be turned into a book - or at the very least spun off into its own site.
You all deserve a pat on the back and a good rest before Training Camp opens up
Go Broncos!
by mikebirty on Jul 10, 2011 12:09 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Awesome series Kirk, Brian and others involved...Loved it and appreciate everything you guys do...
Dronett, rest in peace brother…
Great
Great…
Coach Steve Tucker
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by CoachSteveTucker on Jul 10, 2011 12:35 PM MDT reply actions
How about a recap??
Loved watching the series unfold!!! Thanks very much to all of you who authored pieces.
How about someone pulling together a consolidated list of all the selectees, their position played, and years with the Broncos? We don’t have to have the commentary – but a list would be welcome.
that was what I had in mind
We shall see. I also wanted to have the list down the left side of the Front Page for easy access.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Follow me on Twitter @MHR_KaptainKirk
Another vote
I’m coming along a few hours later, but had the same idea as 83. I think a consolidated list with a brief recap of each selection would be great. I also like the sidebar idea!
Cheers,
Red
stuck between Jets and Patriots fans in the Northeast
Broncos Fan for 35+ years
Another thanks
for the initiative and all the work. It emphasized the benefit (need?) to revive the history of the Broncos, especially in light of the organization’s drift away from its heritage in recent years.
Those in the offices and on the field may be the ones who establish and carry on the inner culture of the team, but the fans tend to be the keepers of the greater heritage of the organization and its interweaving with the fabric of the community.
For players, coaches and office personnel, it is their careers. For fans, the Broncos are companions in our lives. We invest ourselves in the welfare of the team and cheer them on much like we might a family member. The games and plays are more than wins and losses. The memories of them are markers in our lives and the growth of a city/region.
This series has been not only a walk down Broncos lane, but our own memories too. It was a terrific offering and series. Many thanks, Kaptain and others who contributed.
Another vote for the idea of a recap and list too. The info in the series is too good to let it get buried.
by orangenorth on Jul 10, 2011 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions 6 recs
awesome comment ON
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by Jeremy Bolander on Jul 10, 2011 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions
and now you are green
"Bombs dropping down overhead. Underground. It's instilled to want to live." -EV
Thanks to everyone who put in the time and effort to do this series. It was amazing and a lot of fun to follow.
Mile High Salute to all of you.
….but now what are we going to read until the lockout is over….
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"They said I couldn't be a high school quarterback, they said I couldn't get a D1 scholarship. You're not good enough, you're not skilled enough. They said I couldn't win a heisman. They said I couldn't win a national championship. They said I wouldn't be a first round draft pick. They said I couldn't play in the league. Appreciate that." - Tim Tebow.
We had planned for the lockout to end tomorrow.
We put in a favor to Goddell. He said he would make it happen.
lmao
Thanks everyone
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Follow me on Twitter @MHR_KaptainKirk
This has been an amazing series
Im sad to see it end
No save ammunition all bullets in gun now- Bruce Campbell
Stand up straight a man looks more confident when he is erect- Taj
I don't always drink and drive, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis- BroncoPH
BRONCOS 4 LIFE
Great Job Kirk.
That was alot of work and should not go unrecognized.
"The problem with quotes in internet signatures is 90% of them are made up -Ghandi"
You Forgot Kevin Vickerson
Not that he is the greatest Denver Bronco of all-time, but he was solid for the Broncos last season when Josh McDaniels signed him off waivers. Vickerson should have a fairly important role moving forward under John Fox and Dennis Allen as well.
I don't believe it. I missed Big Vick too?
I will have to remedy it. Thanks.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Follow me on Twitter @MHR_KaptainKirk
I have to vote vonnie...
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. DA
Great series
Add my kudos to the well deserved accolades. I was leaning to Reagor on this last one until I read the write up. Well done.
Orton, Tebow, Quinn, may the best man win!
by OrangeandBluesBros on Jul 10, 2011 7:50 PM MDT reply actions
Thank you all for bringing this series to us
It really helps to get a feel for the history of the team. As a last request, I was hoping maybe you guys could put all the links in a fanpost, so anyone wanting to know more about this series could quickly look it up. If it wouldnt be too much trouble that is
"It's all over fat man!"
-Tom Jackson
All of the posts are archived here
http://www.milehighreport.com/section/broncos-greats-by-the-numb
Don’t know if that link will work but it is also in the “sections” pull down menu on the left side of the homepage. Speaking of that pull down, it should be replaced with one that will expand to show the full text when selecting.
Opinions are like......, Well anyway, this is mine.
mine shows full text
I use Opera and have the blog set to wideview…
Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.
by Jeremy Bolander on Jul 11, 2011 3:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Thanks Kaptain and friends.
Great series and a walk down memory lane. Having been a fan since the mid sixties, this series brought home to me how many early round draft picks failed to register a blip on the Broncos radar. Even at my advanced age , I can remember the excitement we had for all our picks when we drafted them, and to see how many failed amazes me. Lets hope our current and future draft picks make a better showing.
Mile High Salute
To all who contributed to this series – commentators included.
Kirk, I’ve said it before, and I’ve seen it said by others – but this would be a great book. Not just the winners, but every post (every #) compiled into a book. Let Us know when and where to pick it up. =D
If I had more time/money, I’d be digging into who/what/where We’d need to poke and prod to get this done, but alas – I’ll have to leave that to others… Unless I run into Pat Bowlen, or his son (Pat Bowlen III)… or Elway, sometime soon. ( ;
A pessimist sees the difficulties in every opportunity.
An optimist sees the opportunities in every difficulty.
- Winston Churchill
First (and only, in our lifetimes) team to three consecutive SB wins (perhaps and then some)!!!! ( =
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jul 11, 2011 7:25 AM MDT reply actions
Nice job KK and friends....nice series...
My only suggestion: This series and ones like it need their own section so they are all in one spot, but also, they crowd the front page so some other great reads get buried or lost from the front page. This solution would be good for both situations.
Thanks again for a good series.
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Yeah, some problems are nice ones to have Sean!
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Harv Neptune.
Is it Free Agency yet? Wake me up when it starts!
We are working on that
and it will happen. Thanks Boydy.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Follow me on Twitter @MHR_KaptainKirk
Seth Joyner
because we won a championship with him and he was a Texas-El Paso Miner. Of course, on my Mormon mission, I was in El Paso so slam dunk!
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by the new Bradfather on Jul 12, 2011 12:06 AM MDT reply actions
Now that we reached 99
Would be interesting to see what the 1st & 2 nd team would look like and how they would fair against the 50th ann team. What you all think?





































