Legendary Denver Broncos linebacker Karl Mecklenburg was one of the best feel-good stories of the NFL in the early 1980s. Mecklenburg, who was in the same 1983 draft class as quarterback John Elway, arrived in Denver with little fanfare. Mecklenburg was a 12th-round draft selection who Broncos fans knew nothing about, but the man known as "The Albino Rhino" … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Karl Mecklenburg (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Rich “Tombstone” Jackson (Story)
Today’s NFL takes great care to ensure its athletes stay as healthy as possible. Numerous rules have been implemented to prevent play that may result in serious injury and loss of games. Of course, it wasn’t always like that. For most of the NFL’s history, players were ruthless and did anything it took to get a competitive advantage. For old-school … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rich “Tombstone” Jackson (Story)
What Happened To Lyle Alzado? (Story)
There was no question that former Denver Broncos defensive end Lyle Alzado was a freak of nature on and off the football field. Alzado trained like a beast in the weight room dating back to his high school days. He also held his own in the boxing ring. In fact, he fought the great Muhammad Ali in an exhibition match in 1979. Alzado wasn't just intense in his … [Read more...] about What Happened To Lyle Alzado? (Story)
What Happened To Aqib Talib? (Story)
Although Aqib Talib stirred plenty of controversy during his time in the National Football League from 2008 to 2019, he also earned a league-wide reputation as one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the game. After spending five forgettable seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Talib turned things around when he joined the New England Patriots in the fall of … [Read more...] about What Happened To Aqib Talib? (Story)
What Happened To Demaryius Thomas? (Story)
Demaryius Thomas was one of the best wide receivers in Denver Broncos' franchise history. The 6'3, 225-lb. Thomas used his size, speed, and agility to score from anywhere on the football field. He also used his physical attributes to overcome defensive backs who tried to put the clamps on him. When legendary quarterback Peyton Manning joined the Broncos in 2012, … [Read more...] about What Happened To Demaryius Thomas? (Story)