On September 17, 1990, the Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. During the game between the bitter AFC West Division rivals, Broncos safety Steve Atwater and Chiefs running back Christian Okoye collided for one of the most memorable plays in NFL history. Built like a tank with legs, Okoye, also known as the “Nigerian Nightmare,” was plowing … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Steve Atwater (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Tim Tebow (Story)
It’s a tale as old as time. A college football player displays exceptional talent and propels his team to spectacular heights. Then, that same player is drafted into the NFL and suddenly the talent vanishes and the athlete washes out of the league. That’s what happened to Tim Tebow. After a stellar high school career, Tebow matriculated to the University … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Tim Tebow (Story)
The Life And Career Of Rick Upchurch (Story)
Although sometimes overlooked, special teams are an integral part of a successful NFL team. Even more, a good return specialist can be just as valuable to a franchise as a star player on offense or defense. That’s what Rick Upchurch was for the Denver Broncos. https://twitter.com/BroncosQBClub/status/1230560954733039618 For nearly a decade, Upchurch was a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rick Upchurch (Story)
The Life And Career Of Marlin Briscoe (Story)
Marlin Briscoe was one of pro football's trailblazers in the late 1960s. Briscoe became the first starting African American quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) when he took the field for the Denver Broncos in 1968. "The Magician's" quickness and arm strength dazzled scouts, coaches, and fans alike. Despite playing behind Steve Tensi in the first … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Marlin Briscoe (Story)
The Life And Career Of John Elway (Story)
John Elway was destined to be a pro quarterback. He was born with a howitzer for an arm, ice in his veins, and a strong desire to win. His path to greatness began when he learned the game of football from his father. Then, while in high school, Elway was part of a new philosophy of football popularized by his prep coach. In college, Elway was a star at … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Elway (Story)