Denver Broncos Greats... By The Numbers: #95

by KaptainKirk on Jul 6, 2011 10:30 AM MDT in Denver Broncos Greats...By The Numbers

Thirteen players wore #95 for the Denver Broncos in the franchise's history. All of them played on the Defensive side of the line of scrimmage. Five were Defensive Tackles, four were Defensive Ends, two were Linebackers and two played a hybrid Linebacker/Defensive Lineman position. Check out the lineup for the Greatest Bronco to wear #95.

Darrell Reid OLB/DE 2009

Josh Shaw DT 2008

Sam Adams DT 2007

Marco Coleman DE 2005

Anton Palepoi DE 2004

Kavika Pittman DE 2000-02

Paul Grasmanis DT 1999

Marvin Washington DE 1998

Michael Dean Perry DT 1995-97

Alphonso Taylor DT 1993

Jeroy Robinson LB 1990

Steve Bryan LB/DE 1987-88

Tim Joiner LB 1987

Tim Joiner was drafted by the Oilers in the 3rd round (58th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft. He spent 2 seasons in Houston and joined the Broncos in 1987. Joiner started all 3 games he played in Denver, but did not record a stat.

Steve Bryan was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 5th round (120th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. He started 3 of 4 games with the Broncos as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL Player Strike. Steve's 2nd year saw him with number 95 on his back. He played in 8 games during the 1988 season and recovered one Fumble.

Jeroy Robinson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 4th round (82nd overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played 6 years ~~that season~~, 3 with the Broncos and another 3 with the Phoenix Cardinals.

Alphonso Taylor was signed by the Broncos as an Undrafted Free Agent out of Temple University in 1993. He played 3 games in Denver that year.

Paul Grasmanis was drafted by the Bears in the 4th round (116th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played for Chicago from 1996-1998. In 1999, Grasmanis spent one week with the St. Louis Rams and was then placed on waivers. The Broncos picked him up and Paul played from Week 10 through the end of the season, but was Inactive for Weeks 14 and 15. He made 7 Tackles in 5 games with Denver in 1999. Grasmanis signed with the Eagles in 2000, played 5 years and then retired before the 2006 season because of persistent injuries.

Josh Shaw was drafted by the 49ers in the 5th round (172nd overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played in San Francisco in 2002, Miami in 2004 and Oakland in 2007. Shaw became a Bronco in 2008, played in 5 games and made 2 Tackles.

Sam Adams was drafted by the Seahawks in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft. He spent 6 years in Seattle, then had 2 Pro Bowl seasons with the Ravens. Adams played a year in Oakland, then moved over to the Buffalo Bills for 3 years and earning his 3rd Pro Bowl berth. Sam was with the Bengal in 2006 and finally, in his last season, became a Bronco in 2007. He started all 11 games he was in, with 9 Tackles and 1 pass deflection.

Marco Coleman was drafted by the Dolphins in the 1st round (12th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft. He played 4 years in Miami, 3 years in San Diego, 3 years in Washington (with a Pro Bowl appearance), and one year each with Jacksonville and Philadelphia before joining the Broncos in 2004. In that first season with Denver, Marco wore #92. He switched to #95 for the 2005 season and played 7 games, with 9 Tackles one Sack and one pass deflection. Coleman retired at the end of the season.

Anton Palepoi was drafted by the Seahawks in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He spent 2 years in Seattle, but fell out of favor and was released at the end of Training Camp in 2004. Denver picked Palepoi up off the waiver wire and he collected 20 Tackles and 3 Sacks in 12 games for the Broncos. He was re-signed to the Restricted Free Agent tender of $656,323 for 1 year on April 22, 2005 ans was later released for good that September.

Darrell Reid was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an Undrafted Free Agent in 2005 out of Minnesota. He played Defensive Tackle, Fullback in goal line situations and stood out on Special Teams with an average of 12.5 Tackles per season. Reid won a championship Ring in 2006 from Super Bowl XLI as a Colt. On February 28, 2009 Darrell signed a 3-year, $6.8 million contract with the Broncos. That year, he played in all 16 games (0 starts), with 14 Tackles, 4 Sacks, 2 pass deflections, 2 Forced Fumbles and 2 Fumble recoveries. Reid was released by the Broncos on September 4th, 2010 and he is currently a Free Agent. He has a charity called Darrell Reid's Footz Foundation. It's mission is to educate, empower and inspire youth to believe and achieve.

Marvin Washington was drafted by the Jets in the 6th round (151st overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. He played in New York from 1989-1996, San Francisco in 1997 and became a Bronco in 1998. Marvin didn't start, but he played in all 16 games in 1998, with 23 Tackles and 2 Sacks. He was a part of Denver's Super Bowl XXXIII championship team. Washington played one more year in the league, ending his career with the San Francisco 49ers in 1999.

Michael Dean Perry was drafted by the Browns in the 2nd round (50th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. The younger brother of William "Refrigerator" Perry, Michael Dean played 7 seasons in Cleveland. He was the AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1989, earned 5 trips to the Pro Bowl and was twice named 1st-Team All-Pro. The Broncos signed Perry to a Free Agent contract in 1995 and he played in Denver through 1997. Michael started all 38 games at Left Defensive End, with 81 Tackles, 9.5 Sacks, Forced 3 Fumbles and recovered one. He went to the Pro Bowl in 1996. Michael appeared in one game with the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring for good. He currently works at Jughead's in downtown Clemson.

Kavika Pittman was drafted by the Cowboys in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played 4 seasons in Dallas from 1996-99. Kavika signed a Free Agent contract to play for the Broncos in 2000. He recorded a new career high of 7 sacks that first season in Denver. From 2000-02, Pittman was the starting Right Defensive End for the Denver Broncos. In those 3 years, he played 45 games, recording 100 Tackles, 8 Sacks, 2 pass deflections, 2 Forced Fumbles and 2 Fumble recoveries. The Broncos waived him in February of 2003. Kavika then signed with the Panthers. During Week 2 against Tampa Bay, Bucs Wide Receiver Keenan McCardell threw a chop block on Pittman. The hit tore both the ACL and MCL in Kavika's left knee on the play, and he was lost for the season. The league fined McCardell $12,500 for the hit. Pittman rehabilitated the knee, but fortune wasn't on his side. During the 2004 Preseason, he tore the ACL on his left knee once again and was forced to retire.

There is not much to choose from in this group. Darrell Reid had pretty good production for one year as a part time player. Marvin Washington played the same amount of time as Reid and he won a Super Bowl Ring. Michael Dean Perry was a 3-year starter and went to a Pro Bowl. Kavika Pittman played 3 seasons as well, without any Pro Bowls, but similar stats as Perry. To me, it should be between Pittman and Perry. You can decide this one MHR.

Who was the Greatest Bronco to wear #95?

Go Broncos!

Poll

Who was the Greatest Bronco to wear #95?

Darrell Reid

11 votes

Marvin Washington

12 votes

Michael Dean Perry

225 votes

Kavika Pittman

69 votes

317 votes | Poll has closed

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I can't wait to be able to say, "Darrell Reid, of course."

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Jul 6, 2011 10:36 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs

I'm so torn

I want to say Michael Dean Perry, but my heart will never let me forgive him for walking off the field after the Broncos finally stopped the Jags offense in the playoffs. Too many men on the field was called, thus giving the Jags a 1st down. Instead of punting to our finally alive and clicking offense, the Jags marched down field…. Game Over!

2/3 of the world is covered in water
the other 1/3 is covered by Champ Bailey

by Big_Pete1999 on Jul 6, 2011 10:54 AM MDT reply actions

It

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by Triston27 on Jul 6, 2011 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions

It's 2011 and MDP is STILL the 12th man on the field.

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by Triston27 on Jul 6, 2011 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions

If it were Canadian football

that’s legal but sadly not here, sorry MDP

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by the new Bradfather on Jul 6, 2011 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Had to go with Pittman

Perry shouldn’t even be an option in this poll, he was a lazy player ended up costing Elway and the offense a final chance in that playoff game against the Jags and if i remember he was released from the Broncos before the next season.

by bootleg on Jul 6, 2011 1:28 PM MDT up reply actions

I think we would have seen good things from Reid if he stayed healthy. He was a hard hitter for sure...

by bfree2bronc on Jul 6, 2011 11:19 AM MDT reply actions

Michael Dean

I was at that game and my wife first noticed how slow he was coming off the field and started yelling, then we all started yelling but he walked slow as mollasses and got flagged. if the fans could have got to him they would have ripped him to pieces Damn Mark Brunell

by Baghdad on Jul 6, 2011 11:25 AM MDT reply actions

I go Pittman on this one

He had decent stats, a little longevity, and didn’t friggin cost us one of the 5 hugest losses in the history of the franchise.

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by sadaraine on Jul 6, 2011 11:35 AM MDT reply actions

My prediction!

I believe that there will be a new signed CBA delivered at the precise second that Kaptain posts Denver Broncos Greats…By The Numbers: #99. This whole lockout has been a ruse so that our great MHR staff could complete this arduous but fascinating task.

ps – Voted for Pittman, anything that brings up that game against Jax just makes me angry.

by relocated bronco in NC on Jul 6, 2011 11:36 AM MDT reply actions

May your prediction come true

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by KaptainKirk on Jul 6, 2011 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions

Or at least

the new CBA gets announced (or leaked) the following day after the last greatest number so we have some new news. Thanks KK for keeping us occupied.

Orton, Tebow, Quinn, may the best man win!

by OrangeandBluesBros on Jul 6, 2011 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions

you're welcome

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by KaptainKirk on Jul 6, 2011 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Michael Dean Perry

Should have had his ass beat in the locker room after that game. LOL.
We could have been 3 time SB Champs.

Bronco Champions are being forged as we speak.

by BroncoRick69 on Jul 6, 2011 12:01 PM MDT reply actions

We still might be... ( =

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 6, 2011 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Would it be rude if I said none of the above?

And btw relocated…like KK said may your prediction come true!!

The QB position is set!

by broncofaninIL on Jul 6, 2011 12:09 PM MDT reply actions

I'll say Marvin Washington

because he was a champion with the Broncos! Otherwise, MDP could be but he cost us a shot at a championship…..

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by the new Bradfather on Jul 6, 2011 12:32 PM MDT reply actions

Oh please! This wasn't even close!!!

My vote is:

Jeroy Robinson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 4th round (82nd overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played 6 years that season, 3 with the Broncos and another 3 with the Phoenix Cardinals.

Any man who can play 6 years in a single season has my vote!!!

who wears short shorts?

by Broncs55 on Jul 6, 2011 12:33 PM MDT reply actions

LOL!!!

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 6, 2011 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions

Oops!

Lol.

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
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by KaptainKirk on Jul 6, 2011 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions

I gave a no vote!

The Orton/Tebow Debate Has Been Settled

by Tim Lynch on Jul 6, 2011 2:15 PM MDT reply actions

This has been an interesting column my suggestion after you run out of numbers

Is that you put together the all-time hall of shame numbers for the broncos, basically the worst players to wear certain numbers, I expect glories names like Travis Henry, Javon Walker, Calvin Lowry, ect..

Just a suggestion

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by Broncoman on Jul 7, 2011 9:06 AM MDT reply actions

After this

I will be ready for a break. But I think I will gather up all the numbers into one post kind of like Horse Tracks and maybe we can have it set on the side of the Front Page somewhere 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.
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by KaptainKirk on Jul 7, 2011 9:32 AM MDT up reply actions