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When the Denver Broncos came off the worst regular season record in nearly a generation, 4-12, Pat Bowlen hired John Elway to take over football operations for the franchise. Since then, the Broncos have been a modern-day dynasty.
Five AFC West titles. Two AFC championships. One Super Bowl championship. And a whooping 71-29 record.
Those 71 wins are by far the most wins of any active general manager in their first five seasons as a team's top personnel executive.
| Executive | Team | First Year | Wins | Losses | Pct. | SB | WC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Elway | Denver Broncos | 2011 | 71 | 29 | .710 | 2 | 1 |
| Jerry Reese | New York Giants | 2007 | 64 | 36 | .640 | 2 | 2 |
| John Schneider | Seattle Seahawks | 2010 | 62 | 38 | .620 | 2 | 1 |
| Kevin Colbert | Pittsburgh Steelers | 2010 | 62 | 38 | .620 | 1 | 0 |
| Jerry Jones | Dallas Cowboys | 1989 | 61 | 39 | .610 | 2 | 2 |
In those first 100 games, Elway saw six different starting quarterbacks. SIX! The only team with more wins in that 100 game span was the New England Patriots and the only had Tom Brady until the first four games this season when he was suspended.
He did it through free agency and the draft. Fourteen different players have made the Pro Bowl after being acquired or extended by Elway during his tenure with the Broncos.
The roster is deep on defense, but is in flux on offense in 2016. There is no other man in the NFL that I would want running my favorite team right now. Let's win from now on, Mr. Elway!
Horse Tracks
Yes, It Was All Legal What The Denver Broncos Did Vs. Saints " CBS Denver
The Broncos pulled off the perfect block Sunday when the Saints lined up for the potential game-winning extra point.
Siemian takes blame for punishing hits | 9news.com
No matter what they say about Trevor Siemian on talk radio or social media, the kid has guts.
Rookie Diaries: 'Can't write it up any better'
Rookie safeties Justin Simmons and Will Parks relive the biggest play of their young careers.
Denver now 7-3, Trevor Siemian just OK, bye week update and more – The Denver Post
The Broncos roll into the bye week four games above .500. Catch up on the developments since Sunday’s thrilling victory at New Orleans.
Sunday was not the first time Denver returned a blocked kick to win a game | Broncos Wire
The Denver Broncos (7-3) defeated the New Orleans Saints (4-5) 25-23 in thrilling fashion on Sunday when they returned a block extra point attempt for a game-winning score.
Tony Romo could be your team’s next quarterback - SBNation.com
Romo wants to keep playing, but his future might not be with the Cowboys.
Marcus Mariota makes the Titans unstoppable in the red zone - SBNation.com
What's driving the Tennessee Titans' resurgence? Free agent NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz take a closer look at the best red zone offense in the NFL and the man behind it, quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Ezekiel Elliott overtakes Tom Brady as 2016 NFL MVP favorite - SBNation.com
The Cowboys rookie is making a strong case for his candidacy.
Christine Michael is the Packers’ latest attempt to find a reliable running back - SBNation.com
The Seahawks moved on from the fourth-year back, who will boost a depleted Packers backfield.