Four Bronco Rookies Decide On Jersey Numbers
by Colby on Jul 26, 2011 3:30 PM MDT
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It's that time of year where people start buying their new jerseys because everyone is optimistic that their new rookies are going to be superstars. The Broncos PR Staff anounced that Von Miller will be wearing number 58. Miller chose this number to honor pass rush great Derrick Thomas.
Thomas was a Chiefs linebacker who was drafted fourth overall in 1990 and has the single game record for sacks with 7. Thomas passed away after a blood clot he received in a car accident a few weeks before. Thomas was one of the all time great pass rushers of all time. He finished his career with 126.5 sacks and nine pro bowl appearances. According to our by the numbers series, the top player to ever wear #58 for the Broncos was Elijah Alexander. Lets hope that Miller becomes the new greatest.
Broncos second round pick Rahim Moore, safety from UCLA chose to wear number 26. Moore wore number 3 in college. In our By the Numbers Series, Clinton Portis was the greatest Bronco to ever wear #26.
Virgil Green declared he is going to wear #86. He was drafted in the seventh round by the Broncos. Green wore #85 in college. In our By the Numbers Series, the greatest to wear #86 was another tight end, Byron Chamberlain.
Julius Thomas has chosen the number 80. Thomas was drafted in the fourth round out of Portland state. He wore #81 in college. The greatest to wear number 80 for the Broncos was clearly Rod Smith. Smith is a good role model for any of our undrafted players that you can have success without being drafted high.
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I Think Irving Will Wear # 56
This number will be available as Robert Ayers tweeted that he will be switching to number 91—his number from college.
Alright Rahim
Get those flashbacks of Ty Law out of my head! Please!
Thanks for the update Colby, soon the others will have #‘s assigned. Soon they’ll all be under contract too.
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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jul 26, 2011 3:37 PM MDT reply actions
Moore might get 23 if we cut Hill
Which would be good cause 26 is unlucky lol
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by Pmoreno95 on Jul 26, 2011 3:37 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Let's hope our #58 and can get to the chiefs #7
as much as their #58 got to our #7.
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by Bradoncadonc on Jul 26, 2011 5:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Nobody should be wearing 80 if you ask me.
But let’s hope we drafted a TE who can catch the damn rock. That’ll be a start.
W.W.T.T.D.?
Didn't Demaryius Thomas want #8 when he first arrived? He chose 88 instead because Orton wouldn't get up off of it?
Maybe Bay Bay will take the 8 now…That would be cool. 80? I would retire the Hall of Fame #s only not great players that didn’t make, because we had a bunch in the 51 year history of the team. 44, 7, and 84 and I can’t remember Zimm’s # off the top of my head with researching and I’m too lazy today with anticipation of Orton to Arizona for Alan Branc and Gabe Watson…
WRs cant wear single digits.
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by Pmoreno95 on Jul 26, 2011 7:28 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
agreed! 80 should have been retired!
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by Whidbey Bronco on Jul 26, 2011 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Is former great LB Tom Jacksons # retired ?
How about honoring a great former bronco and wear his # meck , AL wilson , Romo,
the list could go on . Honor Derrick thomas a former chief That dont sit well with
this bronco fan .
by broncosfaninphilly on Jul 26, 2011 4:04 PM MDT reply actions
I don't personally care what number anyone picks of honor of any of their heros from their past
as long as they crack some red, silver or blue skulls!
They could wear number 2 in order to honor the great purple drank beef cake for all i care! lol
who wears short shorts?
If he can play half as good...
… who cares about his no anyway – it’s just a no :)
The guy can Honor who he wants. Derrick Thomas was a beast
One of the best players to every play the game. As long as he knocks out their #7 I am all good
by gnarlybroncodude on Jul 26, 2011 4:32 PM MDT up reply actions
I am pretty confident Von will be helping Matt Cassel off the ground a few times in his career...
And, that will be a good thing.
If it helps us forget Nate I lost my helmet Webster then I'm good with it
The QB position is set!
by broncofaninIL on Jul 26, 2011 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Von "The Surreal Killer" Miller...What's not to love this kid?
Von Miller, the second-overall pick in this year’s draft, was among those rookies spending their first full day at Dove Valley, and he could barely contain his excitement for the coming week.
“It’s all so surreal,” Miller said. “Just getting on that plane this morning and coming out here was so surreal. Just seeing the lockout get lifted yesterday was surreal. I’m sure the experience on Thursday will be surreal, seeing the fans and actually being here. It’ll be an experience that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. Actually being on a pro team, this is all I wanted to do all my life. This is my dream, and to actually be able to live it, I really can’t explain it.”
Glad he's home, thanks for that B!
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
This should be an omen for Dominic Douglas
He used to wear #58, until today. Or probably more like draft day.
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Get your arse to camp 58
You should’ve been at Camp Dawkins long ago. Time to clock in, son… you’re making me nervous
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
The only way he should be at Camp Dawkins
is if a veteran was covering the bill for the Hotel room and travel expenses. Why should a rookie who has not been paid yet to come to denver to work out when he has no transportation or no where to stay.
by gnarlybroncodude on Jul 26, 2011 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Agreed
Many moons ago I opined that since Dawk was covering the bill at the workout center, Champ should offer to pay for a frat house.
One way or antoher, though, Von could have been there to workout. And IMO… he should have
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
I
am a big fan of Von Miller, Julius Thomas as well. Perhaps Alan Branch and Gabe Watson are the answer if we trade Kyle Orton to the Cards
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by the new Bradfather on Jul 26, 2011 5:41 PM MDT reply actions
I need to get a Broncos jersey
I’ve had an Elway one forever, but need a new one. I love watching linebackers, maybe more than any other position on the field next to running backs, so I think Miller could be my guy. I was gonna get a Tebow jersey — I still might — but there’s just too many of em already.
Yeah, I wanted a Demaryius Thomas jersey
but that got put on hold for multiple reasons.
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I was thinking about a Thomas jersey as well
I guess we’re in the same boat. I really hope he has a breakout season this year though.
by GoldenNugget on Jul 26, 2011 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Aside from 80...
I like the number choices…hopefully Miller lives up to the number.
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Julius Thomas tweeted
That he hopes he can live up to those that wore #80 in the past.
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