Denver Broncos Greats... By The Numbers Series

I can see an orange and blue coffee table book… Since Mr. Bena references Horse Tracks as the daily cup… Perhaps a title of Horse Tracks: Denver Broncos, By The Numbers.

The book wouldn’t necessarily have to have anything to do with ‘the greatest’ to wear any particular number, just a catalogue of every Bronco to wear each number would totally be worth having, I think. Especially if we could include a bit more about each player in place of the ‘greatest’ talk. ( ;

Definitely get something up on one of the scroll bars (like the MHR Training Camp shirts), if and when…. Let Us know. I wish I had some kind of connections to ‘get some feelers out’ on getting the ball rolling on rights and such. Regardless of players yet to come, this would still be a timeless collectible/piece of memorabilia.
Endless and perpetual thanks (again, some more, still… always) for all (of everyone’s) the efforts on this series, and for posting the list too!

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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 12, 2011 2:48 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

Just in case you didn’t know…. Kaptain… You are the official #1 Bronco fan. You have replaced the barrel man (RIP).

Congrats.

The Lockout bores me.

by McGeorge on Jul 12, 2011 3:30 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

No kidding.

Who else profiled every Broncos in history? Well, except for the Big Vick. ;-)

The Orton/Tebow Debate Has Been Settled

by Tim Lynch on Jul 12, 2011 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions

No

I went back and added him before the day was done. You can check #99. I also missed someone on #98(?) and went back and finished it too.

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by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2011 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Didn’t you miss Bannan too? :)

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by Nick Cast on Jul 12, 2011 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions

That was it.

He is the one. I updated him also.
Thanks Nick.

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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by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2011 11:24 PM MDT up reply actions

this is the only silver lining that exists this offseason.....

the numbers series was finally completed……great job guys

Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!

CHICAGO...Where Quaterbacks' careers go to die!

Why would anyone want to live in Oakland?

by mdierk on Jul 12, 2011 3:33 PM MDT reply actions

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.
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by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2011 3:35 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks for the recap!!

Much Appreciated!! Now can we keep the link somewhere always available?

by 83BroncoFan on Jul 12, 2011 4:07 PM MDT reply actions

On the left side of the Front page

There is a box titled “Sections.” Find By the Numbers and click on it/ It will take you to this page.

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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by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2011 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Awesome job, Kirk (as always)

We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough

by Brian Shrout on Jul 12, 2011 4:12 PM MDT reply actions

How many of these GREAT players do you remember??

I went through the list of 100 players (actually, more when you consider fans vs authors).

I have seen 80 of these guys play while I’ve been actively watching the Broncos.

How about the rest of you? Do we have anyone who actually watched all 100 or so??

by 83BroncoFan on Jul 12, 2011 4:15 PM MDT reply actions

I would say there are at least 3 that I know of

firstfan remembers. He still talks regularly with Goose Gonsoulin. I know there are more, but I’m not confident enough to speak names. I would have to go back and count the many that I have seen, but mine only goes back to 1976. I remember Floyd Little and Lionel Taylor. They were nationally famous. (I grew up in Los A.ngeles)

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

by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2011 4:35 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks KK

Brian, John, etc. this was fun

by Clompy on Jul 12, 2011 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Nice job!

Congratulations you all who posted this nice series.. I enjoyed it a lot!
Thank you!

I bleed Orange & Blue.

by Fabio Broncos on Jul 12, 2011 5:53 PM MDT reply actions

Anyone want to take a stab at a depth chart? :) This isn’t much more than the number of players in a training camp. I wonder what positions we’d be short on.

by tunesmith on Jul 12, 2011 6:28 PM MDT reply actions

I have one loosely made up

I’ve been waiting for word of some semblance of a season before I seriously get to it. But you are right, it would be worth a look to see what position need bodies for Camp. It has been said that the Training Camp rosters could increase from 80 to 90 players, so that has to be factored in.

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

by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2011 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions

I think he meant a depth chart of the Broncos greatest.

by Nick Cast on Jul 12, 2011 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Lol

Oh. I don’t think I could do better than the 50th Anniversary Teams. I mean they were voted on by the fans, so any changes I would make would end up being Homer picks.

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

by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2011 11:26 PM MDT up reply actions

oh no, I meant – what would a depth chart look like if it were strictly all 100 players from this list? meaning, one unique player of each number.

I also forget and wonder – which players currently on our roster have a shot at displacing whoever currently has their number…

by tunesmith on Jul 14, 2011 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions

I could probably assemble something

over the weekend. I actually hope I don’t have the time though. Come on season!

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

by KaptainKirk on Jul 14, 2011 5:36 PM MDT up reply actions

It is finished.

Great work guys.

A little nasty on defense would be nice.

by Digger24 on Jul 12, 2011 7:37 PM MDT reply actions

Good work Kaptain and crew

Thank you all for the series. Recommended.

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Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.

by wyoeng on Jul 12, 2011 8:27 PM MDT reply actions

Epic

Thanks kaptain

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by Calikula on Jul 12, 2011 11:28 PM MDT reply actions

100 internets to Kaptain and his Krew

by mikebirty on Jul 13, 2011 1:54 AM MDT reply actions

All hail Kaptain

who spells his name with a K, which reminds me: time to beat the krap out of Kansas City

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by the new Bradfather on Jul 13, 2011 12:36 PM MDT reply actions

Amazing job Kap (et. al.) !!

One of the best things to come out of this extended off-season (and would hold its own in any season). Many, many thanks from here!

by MakeCents on Jul 13, 2011 8:06 PM MDT reply actions

You are welcome

Let’s not forget, this was John’s idea from the get-go. I was glad to follow through with the project. It gave me something to drive the lockout madness away for a bit. I merely tried to hold down the fort as many of us got totally disgusted with football. I hope this never happens again and when football resumes, this place will be Rockin!

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

by KaptainKirk on Jul 13, 2011 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions