51 Results for john elway

Former Denver great Elway honored

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson The Broncos released a statement, congratulating former star quarterback John Elway on his selection as the Walter Camp Foundation Man of the Year. The award honors someone...

Blog | October 22, 2009

Orton emerges as calm, victorious leader

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...to reveal, Orton said, laughing. It evoked memories of Montana pointing to a video image of actor John Candy in the stands from the huddle during San Francisco's game-winning drive against Cincinnati in...

Blog | October 11, 2009

Broncos go 98 yards again

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...course, 98 yards is a special phrase in Denver. Denver earned a Super Bowl berth after John Elway led the team on a 98-yard drive in the final moments against Cleveland in the...

Blog | October 11, 2009

Russell is regressing terribly

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...to have all the measurables. Before the 2007 draft, Oakland owner Al Davis compared Russell to John Elway. But Russell was far from a finished product. He needed to work on his accuracy, his...

Blog | October 02, 2009

What if Elway ended up a Raider?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...leading their hated rival. In my conversation with the Packers fan, we equated it to if John Elway ending up playing for the Raiders after initially retiring from the Broncos. I think that is...

Blog | September 30, 2009

Sound-off responses

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...came in the FIRST game of the season and against a somewhat-mediocre opponent. Certainly, the Drive, Elway going airborne against Green Bay, and the Champ Baily interception of Tom Brady that all but sent...

Blog | September 17, 2009

Broncos reveal 50th anniversary team

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...right. There are some superstars on this team. Here's the list: First-team Offense QB John Elway RB Terrell Davis RB Floyd Little WR Ed McCaffrey WR Rod Smith TE Shannon Sharpe OT...

Blog | September 15, 2009

Cutler's return another reminder of bad deal

Bill Williamson, AFC West

    Joe Robbins/Getty Images   The arrival of Chicago and new Bears QB Jay Cutler at Invesco Field Sunday night...

Blog | August 28, 2009

Evening AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Bill Williamson The Arena Football League appears to be no more. I wonder if Denver owner John Elway would ever consider taking a position in the NFL. He was very active with his AFL...

Blog | August 04, 2009

Around the AFC West: Should Marshall be traded?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Paul Gutierrez of The Sacramento Bee examines the team's tough training camp schedule. Was John Elway almost a Raider? San Diego Chargers Bolts From The Blue asks: Which two Chargers slated to...

Blog | July 20, 2009

Around the AFC West: Only one No. 7 in Colorado

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...there is only one No. 7 in Colorado. But after paying tribute to former Broncos quarterback John Elway, Billups will wear No. 1 for the Nuggets next season. Several Broncos players are taking the...

Blog | July 02, 2009

Evening AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Griese never loved being Denver's quarterback as he had the impossible task of replacing John Elway. However, less pressure would be on Griese now and he still has charitable ties in town...

Blog | May 13, 2009

Around the AFC West

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Denver A comparison of John Elway's retirement and Brett Favre's retirement. My take: Elway went out on top...

Blog | May 13, 2009

Draft value, AFC West style

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...round Comment: The catalyst of Denver's two Super Bowl championship teams. He gave quarterback John Elway a balanced attack. No. 11: Shannon Sharpe, TE, Denver, 1990, Seventh round Comment: He went from...

Blog | April 23, 2009

Sound off responses

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson We had another spirited round of "sound off" this week. We got plenty of responses to the question...

Blog | April 09, 2009