Denver Broncos HistoryDenver Broncos NewsCreating an all-time favorite Broncos teamNew Drew Lock Jersey Black ,36commentsA team of the all-time fan-favorites for the Denver Broncos. MDTLost amid the sad news of Pat Bowlen’s passing on Friday, Purple Daily’s Matthew Coller threw out a tweet asking all of NFL Twitter for their three favorite Broncos. I saw it Saturday and threw it out. Between Coller and my tweets, there were more than 350 replies. I found the results both illuminating and interesting. So naturally, I thought I’d make a team of them.QuarterbackI’ll admit I did not expect so many names at QB, which is probably a pretty decent oversight on my part. For my own top three, I picked Peyton Manning, but Jake Plummer was a hard name to omit. I got some grief because I didn’t include John Elway, which I can explain. I became a true fan in 2003, and while I’ve spent a good bit of time watching Elway’s own tape, I didn’t consider any player I didn’t watch during their career in orange & blue. Running BackAs one of the most identifiable players on any team, it should come as no surprise backs got so much love. The sheer number of names here gives you both an idea of how many successful backs the team has had over the years and how vast Broncos Country truly spans.ReceiverTight EndLike running back, the sheer variety here intrigued me. The Broncos have been pretty awesome at receiver over the years, what with the 3 Amigos followed by Rod and Eddie Mac. DT’s place here reminds me how painful it was to watch Thomas get traded midseason last year, and how weird it will be to see him catch passes from Tom Brady this fall. Offensive LineThe most anonymous position on the team, I’ll admit I had to look up Danenhauer as I’d never heard of him. I best remember Eslinger for turning my starting center job over to him in an older Madden game. Defensive Line / LinebackerBecause of the edge rusher designation that has taken hold in this era, I thought it best to blend these two positions. Jackson was one of the original Ring of Famers and it’s a shame his career statistics are a bit clouded by history. Sports Illustrated’s Gary Zimmerman called Tombstone Jackson “perhaps the finest overall defensive end and pass rusher” he ever saw. No small praise. One omission that really surprised me if only because he was #4 on my list was Elvis Dumervil. 2006 was probably the first year I really obsessed over the NFL draft and I thought “Doom” would be a 4th round steal after notching 20 sacks, 22 tackles for a loss and 10 forced fumbles (that last stat remains the best single season mark in NCAA history). Of course, he was mostly remember coming out because Marcus Vick stomped on him in the 2006 Gator Bowl. He was also dismissed because of his 5’11 height. It didn’t take him long to silence the doubters with 8.5 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries as a rookie. While his Broncos career ended in a Fax gaffe that’s still odd with hindsight, I’ll best remember him for his 63.5 sacks and 16 forced fumbles. Defensive BackAnother name I had trouble leaving off my own list was Champ Bailey. I still think he got robbed of Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 by Jason Taylor. Champ finished the year with 10 picks, which remains tied for the highest total in NFL history since 1981. SpecialistsDid you know Jason Elam has written four books? And now for my top three:Your Broncos Links I’m left with this question: Why isn’t he enshrined already?When a Denver Broncos call to the Hall comes too late - Mile High ReportPat Bowlen Era All-Broncos Team | NFL.comNFL Throwback: Top 5 Broncos moments in the Pat Bowlen eraJohn Elway: Pat Bowlen’s shoes will never be filled – ProFootballTalkPeyton Manning: It was an honor to play for Bowlen - NFL.comJoe Douglas: Why he took the New York Jets GM job | SI.com2019 Denver Broncos roster review: Edge Bradley Chubb - Mile High Report2019 Denver Broncos roster review: Left tackle Garett Bolles - Mile High Report2019 Denver Broncos roster review: UDFA Offensive Lineman Ryan Crozier - Mile High ReportThe NFL’s 11 best edge defendersProjecting 2019’s Most Valuable Denver Broncos - Mile High ReportNFL LinksFMIA Guest: PFF On How Data Is Changing NFL’s Present And Future – ProFootballTalkIf you’re looking for a quick intro into PFF’s biggest stories of the offseason, PFT has you covered. Coverage is more important than Pass Rush, Passer Rating from a clean pocket > under pressure, Pressure > sacks. It’s all here.If NFL minicamps are important, why skip the last day? | SI.comMy opinion: it isn’t either/or: building chemistry is an important part of team building and does not always involve strictly football.Julio Jones among top five NFL players who SHOULD get paid - NFL.comInside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football2019 NFL MVP candidates: Patrick Mahomes ready to repeat? - NFL.comTime is now for Chargers’ Mike Williams ‘to step up’ - NFL.comWhy aren’t the Texans hiring a G.M.? – ProFootballTalk DENVER (AP) — For all the excitement over the electrifying Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield, two of the baby-faced, new-age quarterbacks bringing their spread DNA from college towns to NFL cities, old standbys still stood out in 2018.“I still see older guys that are making an impact,” said Broncos linebacker Von Miller, one of those seasoned stars who shined in 2018. “I mean, we’re old, but we’re not OLD. The thing is, the young guys are playing at a higher level.”So are plenty of the “old” guys.Miller’s 14½ sacks are his most in six seasons and pushed him past Simon Fletcher’s franchise marks for most regular-season sacks in a career (98) and most career sacks including playoffs (104½).Of course, there were the greybeard quarterbacks benefiting from fewer practices and less pummeling, favorable rules and a league bent on protecting them like the golden geese they are.Drew Brees will be 40 on Jan. 15 Steve Atwater Jersey , and if things go as he hopes, he’ll be preparing for the Saints, who own the league’s best record at 13-2, to host the NFC championship.At 37, Philip Rivers is having his best season in a decade and still has a chance this weekend to land the Chargers ahead of Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC playoffs.Ben Roethlisberger, 36, could still steer the slumping Steelers into the playoffs, although they’ve been surpassed by the Lamar Jackson-led Ravens.And Tom Brady , who was getting college recruiting letters when Mahomes and Mayfield were born in 1995, is starting to show signs he’s 41, but nevertheless has the Patriots positioned for a ninth consecutive first-round bye.It wasn’t just the better-protected passers who excelled in 2018. Several seasoned position players showed the kids a thing or two, including vintage running backs Adrian Peterson, 33, Frank Gore, 35, and Darren Sproles, 35.Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri , who turns 46 this week, surpassed Morten Andersen’s all-time mark for field goals in September, and a month later broke Andersen’s NFL career points record.Providing the perfect target for Mahomes’ high-flying run-pass-option repertoire is 29-year-old Travis Kelce, who needs 54 receiving yards Sunday against Oakland to break Rob Gronkowski’s single-season record for tight ends of 1,327.Last week, Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz, 28, surpassed Jason Witten’s single-season receptions record for tight ends and now has 113 catches for 1,148 yards.Twin centers Maurkice and Mike Pouncey had stellar seasons at age 29. Mike, with the Chargers, earned his fourth Pro Bowl, and Maurkice, with the Steelers, earned his seventh.Miller was one of two Broncos who will be 30 next year who had spectacular seasons even if their team didn’t. Cornerback Chris Harris Jr . had one of his best seasons following Aqib Talib’s trade before breaking his right leg earlier this month. He said he’ll return to play in the Pro Bowl alongside Miller, the game’s reigning MVP.“For my 11 games, shoot, I had stats that some people barely have in a full season,” Harris said. “I feel like this is one of my best seasons.”He can’t believe next season will be his ninth Womens Bradley Chubb Jersey , either.“Oh man, I really feel young, though. I’m not even looking at it as the years or anything like that. I’m just looking at how my body feels, and my body feels great,” Harris said. “I’ve invested a lot in it to make sure I can play forever.”Miller, also completing his eighth NFL season, figures he also has an eternity left.“I’m not even halfway through yet,” he said.As the president of the pass-rushing fraternity , Miller scans the NFL landscape and smiles at some of the seasons his brethren are having.Khalil Mack , 27, invigorated the Chicago Bears and led them to their first playoff appearance in eight years. J.J. Watt , 29, came back from an injury-riddled 2017 season to help lead the Texans‘ resurgence. And Aaron Donald , 27, signed a $135 million deal on the eve of the season, then quickly made it look like a bargain for the Rams by posting a league-leading 19½ sacks.Other older players who aren’t acting their age yet include:—Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, 28, who made his eighth Pro Bowl.—Falcons receiver Julio Jones, 29, and center Alex Mack, 33.—Ravens free safety Eric Weddle, 33, and guard Marshall Yanda, 34.—Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins, 30.—Cowboys 28-year-old O-linemen Zack Martin and Tyron Smith.—Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, 35, who has 25 touchdown throws and only two interceptions, and linebacker Clay Matthews, 32.—Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, 29.—Steelers speedy receiver Antonio Brown, 30.—Titans punter Brett Kern, 32.—And Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner, 28, who led Seattle’s revitalized defense after the “Legion of Boom” was broken up.