Top 3 Broncos Players of All-time

By Steven Brox

#1Without question, John Elway belongs at the top of this list as he is one of

the greatest quarterbacks to ever suit up for an NFL game. Although he was

drafted out of high school by the Royals in the 1979 MLB Draft, Elway elected to attend Stanford University where he was a standout football and baseball player. The Denver Broncos selected the All-American QB, John Elway, with the number one overall pick in the 1983 draft. During his

illustrious career, Elway was selected to the pro-bowl 9 times, and awarded

the MVP in 1987.

JOHN ELWAY

Although, Elway inherited a lackluster to begin his career in Denver, he led his team to

an astounding five Super Bowl appearances during his 16 year tenure with the team.

In the twilight of his career, his Denver Broncos won

consecutive Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998. In fairytale-

ending fashion, he retired immediately after the latter Super Bowl win in which he

was awarded the title of Super Bowl MVP.

Looking back at his career, John Elway enjoyed such widespread

popularity for competitive nature giving his all to come away with the

win at the end of the day. Additionally, he was the first Denver Broncos Player to receive a golden

jacket as he joined football royalty in Canton, Ohio as a member of the Football Hall of Fame. However,

Elway’s contributions to the organization did not end when he

put the pigskin down. He has served as the Executive VP of the Broncos in recent years, and now

holds the important title of General Manager.

#2Terrell Davis was Elway’s

counterpart for much of his time in Denver. The running

back’s nickname, “TD,” proved to be quite fitting as he scored

sixty touchdowns in his relatively short career. During his prime,

Davis was one of the most dominant runners to ever play the game. In a four year stretch, he posted a 1,113, 1,538, 1750

and 2,008 yards.

TERRELL DAVIS

He was the obvious choice for Super Bowl MVP in 1997 with outstanding stat-line of 150-plus yards and 3 running

scores. Terrell Davis was a complete running back whose

dominance and Herculean Super Bowl efforts will always

be fondly remembered by Denver Broncos fans.

#3Shannon Sharpe is often considered to be the best tight end to ever play in the NFL. What

makes Sharpe so spectacular is how he revolutionized the role for the position. Prior to Sharpe, tight ends were almost exclusively seen

as a blocking position who occasionally served as a receiver. However, with his freakish athleticism, large stature, and soft hands, Sharpe was a more

than legitimate receiving threat at the TE position. When he retired in 1983, he ranked first among all tight ends with 815 receptions, 10,060 receiving yards, and 62 TD’s during his

career. Since his retirement, Sharpe has served as one of the primary football analysts for CBS’s

football coverage.

SHANNON SHARPE