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==Origins==
==Origins==


The '''Denver Broncos''' were founded on [[August 14]], [[1959]], when minor league baseball owner [[Bob Howsam]] was awarded an [[American Football League]] charter franchise.<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/team.jsp?franchise_id=10</ref> The Broncos received their nickname through a fan contest held in 1960.<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/nicknames.jsp</ref> They were named that after the wild horses that lived in Colorado. {{Fact|date=July 2008}}
The '''Denver Broncos''' were founded on [[August 14]], [[1959]], when minor league baseball owner [[Bob Howsam]] was awarded an [[American Football League]] charter franchise.<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/team.jsp?franchise_id=10</ref> The Broncos received their nickname through a fan contest held in 1960.<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/nicknames.jsp</ref>


==The AFL Years==
==The AFL Years==


The Broncos were the first AFL team ever to defeat an [[NFL]] team, on [[August 5]], [[1967]] when they beat the [[Detroit Lions]] 13-7 in a preseason game.<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/team.jsp?franchise_id=10</ref> Despite their relative lack of early success, the Broncos produced some memorable games, such as the 38-38 tie against the [[Buffalo Bills]] in 1960.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1960.htm</ref> The Broncos were also the first American professional football team to have an [[African-American]] place-kicker, [[Gene Mingo]], {{Fact|date=July 2008}} the first to have a receiver with 100 receptions in a season, [[Lionel Taylor]], and the first starting [[African-American]] quarterback of the modern era, [[Marlin Briscoe]].<ref>http://www.blackathlete.net/artman/publish/article_01018.shtml</ref> Denver was the only original AFL team never to have played in the title game during the upstart league's 10-year history.<ref> http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/</ref> Denver, in fact, came close to losing its franchise in [[1965]], but a local ownership group took control that year and began to build the team. {{Fact|date=July 2008}} In 1967, under head coach [[Lou Saban]], Denver took the field with almost two dozen rookies on its roster; though Saban's tenure was unsuccessful, it set the stage for later successes. {{Fact|date=July 2008}}
The Broncos were the first AFL team ever to defeat an [[NFL]] team, on [[August 5]], [[1967]] when they beat the [[Detroit Lions]] 13-7 in a preseason game.<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/team.jsp?franchise_id=10</ref> Despite their relative lack of early success, the Broncos produced some memorable games, such as the 38-38 tie against the [[Buffalo Bills]] in 1960.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1960.htm</ref> The Broncos were also the first American professional football team to have an [[African-American]] place-kicker, [[Gene Mingo]],<ref>http://www.conigliofamily.com/Broncos.htm</ref> the first to have a receiver with 100 receptions in a season, [[Lionel Taylor]], and the first starting [[African-American]] quarterback of the modern era, [[Marlin Briscoe]].<ref>http://www.blackathlete.net/artman/publish/article_01018.shtml</ref> Denver was the only original AFL team never to have played in the title game during the upstart league's 10-year history.<ref> http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/</ref>


==The 1970s==
==The 1970s==


In 1973, [[John Ralston (coach)|John Ralston]] coached the now-mature Broncos to a 7-5-2 record,<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1973.htm</ref> including a dramatic tie with [[Oakland Raiders|Oakland]] in Denver's first-ever ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' appearance that is still remembered as a pivotal game in Broncos history. <ref>http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/denver/broncos.html</ref> During this game, announcer [[Don Meredith]] famously told the audience: "Welcome to the Mile High City and I really am!"<ref>http://www.knoxstudio.com/shns/story.cfm?pk=FBN-MNF-TV-04-25-05&cat=FP</ref> Not only was that the Broncos' first winning season; they were in playoff chase as well, with only a loss to the powerful [[Oakland Raiders]] in the last game of the season (that NBC chose to televise nationally) that kept them out of the playoffs. {{Fact|date=July 2008}} Ralston coached the team until 1976, when well-publicized clashes between Ralston and his players led to Ralston's removal. {{Fact|date=July 2008}}
In 1973, [[John Ralston (coach)|John Ralston]] coached the now-mature Broncos to a 7-5-2 record,<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1973.htm</ref> including a dramatic tie with [[Oakland Raiders|Oakland]] in Denver's first-ever ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' appearance that is still remembered as a pivotal game in Broncos history. <ref>http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/denver/broncos.html</ref> During this game, announcer [[Don Meredith]] famously told the audience: "Welcome to the Mile High City and I really am!"<ref>http://www.knoxstudio.com/shns/story.cfm?pk=FBN-MNF-TV-04-25-05&cat=FP</ref>


Rookie coach [[Red Miller]], along with the [[Orange Crush Defense]] (a nickname originating in the early '70's) and aging quarterback [[Craig Morton]], promptly took Denver to its first playoff appearance &ndash; and, ultimately first [[Super Bowl]] &ndash; in [[1978]], where they were defeated by the [[Dallas Cowboys]], 27-10.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1977.htm</ref> Despite this disappointing loss to Dallas, their amazing season catapulted the franchise out of the basement and they since have enjoyed thirty years of consistency that no other team has matched. Prior to [[1977 NFL season|1977 season]], Denver had received very little national attention and was rarely featured on nationally televised games. {{Fact|date=July 2008}}
Rookie coach [[Red Miller]], along with the [[Orange Crush Defense]] (a nickname originating in the early '70's) and aging quarterback [[Craig Morton]], promptly took Denver to its first playoff appearance &ndash; and, ultimately first [[Super Bowl]] &ndash; in [[1978]], where they were defeated by the [[Dallas Cowboys]], 27-10.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1977.htm</ref> Despite this disappointing loss to Dallas, their amazing season catapulted the franchise out of the basement and they since have enjoyed thirty years of consistency that few other teams has matched.


==The Elway Years==
==The Elway Years==
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Reeves was fired following an 8-8 [[1992]] campaign and replaced with [[Wade Phillips]], a move often attributed to Reeves stormy relationship with Elway<ref>http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs98/news/1999/990120/01056576.html</ref><ref>http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/082497/x10falco.html</ref><ref>http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1999/01/19/spt_broncos_arent.html</ref> Following campaigns of 9-7 and 7-9 in [[1993]] and [[1994]] respectively, Phillips was fired and the Broncos named former Broncos quarterbacks coach [[Mike Shanahan]] Head Coach.<ref>http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=357&contentID=415</ref>
Reeves was fired following an 8-8 [[1992]] campaign and replaced with [[Wade Phillips]], a move often attributed to Reeves stormy relationship with Elway<ref>http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs98/news/1999/990120/01056576.html</ref><ref>http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/082497/x10falco.html</ref><ref>http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1999/01/19/spt_broncos_arent.html</ref> Following campaigns of 9-7 and 7-9 in [[1993]] and [[1994]] respectively, Phillips was fired and the Broncos named former Broncos quarterbacks coach [[Mike Shanahan]] Head Coach.<ref>http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=357&contentID=415</ref>


In 1995, the Broncos debuted a new [[Zone blocking]] scheme<ref>http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/packers/index.php?ntid=253732&ntpid=192</ref> under Mike Shanahan and rookie running back [[Terrell Davis]], <ref>http://www.nfl.com/players/terrelldavis/profile?id=DAV766905</ref> who would quickly emerge as an All-Pro<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaviTe00.htm</ref>running back.<ref>http://www.nfl.com/players/terrelldavis/profile?id=DAV766905</ref> In [[1996]], Shanahan’s second season, the Broncos went 13-3 and appeared on their way to another Super Bowl appearance. However, they were defeated by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in a stunning 30-27 wild-card round loss.<ref> http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1996.htm</ref> In [[1997]], the Broncos went 12-4, securing a wild card spot in the playoffs. Following playoff wins over the Jaguars, [[Kansas City Chiefs|Chiefs]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers|Steelers]], the Broncos faced the heavily-favored Packers in [[Super Bowl XXXII]]. Davis would lead the Broncos to their first Super Bowl victory, 31-24. Although Elway completed only 12 of his 22 passing attempts, throwing one interception and no touchdowns, Terrell Davis was able to overcome a severe migraine headache that caused him blurred vision<ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/1998/08/23/davis_book/</ref> and rush for 157 yards and three touchdowns <ref>http://www.superbowl.com/history/boxscores/game/sbxxxii Super Bowl XXXII Box Score</ref> to earn Super Bowl MVP honors.
In 1995, the Broncos debuted a new [[Zone blocking]] scheme<ref>http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/packers/index.php?ntid=253732&ntpid=192</ref> under Mike Shanahan and rookie running back [[Terrell Davis]],<ref>http://www.nfl.com/players/terrelldavis/profile?id=DAV766905</ref> who would quickly emerge as an All-Pro<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaviTe00.htm</ref>running back.<ref>http://www.nfl.com/players/terrelldavis/profile?id=DAV766905</ref> In [[1996]], Shanahan’s second season, the Broncos went 13-3 and appeared on their way to another Super Bowl appearance. However, they were defeated by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in a stunning 30-27 wild-card round loss.<ref> http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1996.htm</ref> In [[1997]], the Broncos went 12-4, securing a wild card spot in the playoffs. Following playoff wins over the Jaguars, [[Kansas City Chiefs|Chiefs]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers|Steelers]], the Broncos faced the heavily-favored Packers in [[Super Bowl XXXII]]. Davis would lead the Broncos to their first Super Bowl victory, 31-24. Although Elway completed only 12 of his 22 passing attempts, throwing one interception and no touchdowns, Terrell Davis was able to overcome a severe migraine headache that caused him blurred vision<ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/1998/08/23/davis_book/</ref> and rush for 157 yards and three touchdowns<ref>http://www.superbowl.com/history/boxscores/game/sbxxxii Super Bowl XXXII Box Score</ref> to earn Super Bowl MVP honors.


The following season, the Broncos began the year by winning their first thirteen games. They would finish the season 14-2.<ref> http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1998.htm</ref> Adding levity to an intense quest for a perfect season, one week normally gregarious tight end Shannon Sharpe refused to speak to the media, leading Shanahan to add to the injury report: "TE Shannon Sharpe (laryngitis) probable."<ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/1998/weekly/981214/nfl1214/#5</ref> Terrell Davis became the fourth back to rush for 2000 yards (he would finish with 2008)<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/decades/1990s/terrell_davis.jsp</ref> during the regular season and won the NFL MVP award. The Broncos defeated the [[Atlanta Falcons]], led by former coach Dan Reeves, 34-19 to win [[Super Bowl XXXIII]] and defend their title. Elway, playing in his final NFL game, won the Super Bowl MVP award.
The following season, the Broncos began the year by winning their first thirteen games. They would finish the season 14-2.<ref> http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1998.htm</ref> Adding levity to an intense quest for a perfect season, one week normally gregarious tight end Shannon Sharpe refused to speak to the media, leading Shanahan to add to the injury report: "TE Shannon Sharpe (laryngitis) probable."<ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/1998/weekly/981214/nfl1214/#5</ref> Terrell Davis became the fourth back to rush for 2000 yards (he would finish with 2008)<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/history/decades/1990s/terrell_davis.jsp</ref> during the regular season and won the NFL MVP award. The Broncos defeated the [[Atlanta Falcons]], led by former coach Dan Reeves, 34-19 to win [[Super Bowl XXXIII]] and defend their title. Elway, playing in his final NFL game, won the Super Bowl MVP award.
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===The Plummer Era===
===The Plummer Era===
Former [[Arizona Cardinals]] quarterback [[Jake Plummer]] replaced Griese as quarterback prior to the [[2003]] season. He would lead the team to a 49-26 record and a 1-3 playoff record from [[2003]] to [[2006]]. Prior to the 2005 season, the Broncos were plagued by early season success followed by late season flops. In both [[2003]] and [[2004]] they started the season 5-1 and ended 10-6. In 2005, the Broncos would have a much-improved season, going 13-3 and earning a bye week in the playoffs with the #2 seed in the AFC. They would finally win a playoff game without Elway, defeating the defending Super Bowl champion [[New England Patriots]] 27-13, ending the Patriots' 10 game playoff winning streak. The following weekend, the hosting Broncos were defeated at home by the visiting [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the AFC Championship by a score of 34-17.
Former [[Arizona Cardinals]] quarterback [[Jake Plummer]] replaced Griese as quarterback prior to the [[2003]] season. He would lead the team to a 49-26 record and a 1-3 playoff record from [[2003]] to [[2006]].<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PlumJa00.htm</ref> Prior to the 2005 season, the Broncos were plagued by early season success followed by late season flops. In both [[2003]] and [[2004]] they started the season 5-1 and ended 10-6.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2003.htm</ref><ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2004.htm</ref> In 2005, the Broncos would have a much-improved season, going 13-3 and earning a bye week in the playoffs with the #2 seed in the AFC. They would finally win a playoff game without Elway, defeating the defending Super Bowl champion [[New England Patriots]] 27-13, ending the Patriots' 10 game playoff winning streak. The following weekend, the hosting Broncos were defeated at home by the visiting [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the AFC Championship by a score of 34-17.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2005.htm</ref>


===The Cutler Era===
===The Cutler Era===
The Broncos surprisingly drafted a quarterback, [[Jay Cutler]], following a season in which Plummer nearly led them to the Super Bowl. Plummer’s erratic [[2006]] performance led to his being bench in favor of Cutler 12 games into the season. <ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2676372</ref> Cutler has led the team ever since, compiling a 9-12 record.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/</ref>
The Broncos surprisingly drafted a quarterback, [[Jay Cutler]],<ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/specials/draft/2006/04/29/bc.fbn.broncosdraft.ap/</ref> following the season in which Plummer nearly led them to the Super Bowl. Plummer’s erratic [[2006]] performance led to his being bench in favor of Cutler 12 games into the season. <ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2676372</ref> Cutler has led the team ever since, compiling a 9-12 record.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/</ref>


==Recent History==
==Recent History==

Revision as of 02:06, 30 July 2008


This article presents the history of the Denver Broncos American Football Club. Charter members of the American Football League (AFL), the Broncos have played in the city of Denver, Colorado throughout their nearly 50 year history. The Broncos did not win any championships as members of the AFL. Since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, the Broncos have won ten division titles, and played in six Super Bowls, following the 1977, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997 and 1998 seasons. They won Super Bowl XXXII and Super Bowl XXXIII. Their most famous player is former quarterback John Elway, starting quarterback in five Super Bowls and holder of many NFL records. The Broncos currently play in the National Football League’s American Football Conference West Division (AFC West). Their current leadership includes owner Pat Bowlen, head coach Mike Shanahan and quarterback Jay Cutler.

Origins

The Denver Broncos were founded on August 14, 1959, when minor league baseball owner Bob Howsam was awarded an American Football League charter franchise.[1] The Broncos received their nickname through a fan contest held in 1960.[2]

The AFL Years

The Broncos were the first AFL team ever to defeat an NFL team, on August 5, 1967 when they beat the Detroit Lions 13-7 in a preseason game.[3] Despite their relative lack of early success, the Broncos produced some memorable games, such as the 38-38 tie against the Buffalo Bills in 1960.[4] The Broncos were also the first American professional football team to have an African-American place-kicker, Gene Mingo,[5] the first to have a receiver with 100 receptions in a season, Lionel Taylor, and the first starting African-American quarterback of the modern era, Marlin Briscoe.[6] Denver was the only original AFL team never to have played in the title game during the upstart league's 10-year history.[7]

The 1970s

In 1973, John Ralston coached the now-mature Broncos to a 7-5-2 record,[8] including a dramatic tie with Oakland in Denver's first-ever Monday Night Football appearance that is still remembered as a pivotal game in Broncos history. [9] During this game, announcer Don Meredith famously told the audience: "Welcome to the Mile High City and I really am!"[10]

Rookie coach Red Miller, along with the Orange Crush Defense (a nickname originating in the early '70's) and aging quarterback Craig Morton, promptly took Denver to its first playoff appearance – and, ultimately first Super Bowl – in 1978, where they were defeated by the Dallas Cowboys, 27-10.[11] Despite this disappointing loss to Dallas, their amazing season catapulted the franchise out of the basement and they since have enjoyed thirty years of consistency that few other teams has matched.

The Elway Years

1980s

Quarterback John Elway arrived in 1983. Originally drafted by the Baltimore Colts as the first pick of the draft, Elway proclaimed that he would shun football in favor of baseball (he was drafted by the New York Yankees to play center field) unless he was traded to one of a selected list of other teams, which included Denver.[12] During the 23 seasons prior to Elway's arrival, Denver used over 24 different starting quarterbacks.[13]

Under Elway and head coach Dan Reeves (hired in 1981)[14], the Broncos would become one of the most dominant AFC teams of the 1980s, winning 3 AFC championships (1986, 1987, 1989), with Elway winning the NFL MVP Award in 1987.[15] The first two Super Bowl appearances were preceded by storied victories over the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Championship game, each acquiring its own nickname: The Drive in 1987, in which the Broncos drove 98 yards to score a late game-winning touchdown,[16] and The Fumble in 1988, in which Brown Earnest Byner lost the ball, and a game-tying touchdown, late in the game. However, the Broncos lost all three Super Bowls during this period, all by at least three touchdowns.[17] In fact, Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers was the most lopsided Super Bowl in NFL history.[18]

During the 1980s, the Broncos played in at least two storied Monday Night Football games. On October 15, 1984, the Broncos played a famed game against the Green Bay Packers during a major blizzard. [19] The following season, on November 11, 1985, the Broncos won a Monday Night Football home game when a fan threw a snowball onto the field during San Francisco 49ers kicker Ray Wersching field goal attempt. 49er holder Matt Cavanaugh picked up the ball and threw it incomplete, losing three decisive points in a 17-16 loss.[20] In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Elway’s strong receiving corp of Mark Jackson, Vance Johnson and Ricky Nattiel was nicknamed the “Three Amigos.”[21]

1990s

Reeves was fired following an 8-8 1992 campaign and replaced with Wade Phillips, a move often attributed to Reeves stormy relationship with Elway[22][23][24] Following campaigns of 9-7 and 7-9 in 1993 and 1994 respectively, Phillips was fired and the Broncos named former Broncos quarterbacks coach Mike Shanahan Head Coach.[25]

In 1995, the Broncos debuted a new Zone blocking scheme[26] under Mike Shanahan and rookie running back Terrell Davis,[27] who would quickly emerge as an All-Pro[28]running back.[29] In 1996, Shanahan’s second season, the Broncos went 13-3 and appeared on their way to another Super Bowl appearance. However, they were defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars in a stunning 30-27 wild-card round loss.[30] In 1997, the Broncos went 12-4, securing a wild card spot in the playoffs. Following playoff wins over the Jaguars, Chiefs and Steelers, the Broncos faced the heavily-favored Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. Davis would lead the Broncos to their first Super Bowl victory, 31-24. Although Elway completed only 12 of his 22 passing attempts, throwing one interception and no touchdowns, Terrell Davis was able to overcome a severe migraine headache that caused him blurred vision[31] and rush for 157 yards and three touchdowns[32] to earn Super Bowl MVP honors.

The following season, the Broncos began the year by winning their first thirteen games. They would finish the season 14-2.[33] Adding levity to an intense quest for a perfect season, one week normally gregarious tight end Shannon Sharpe refused to speak to the media, leading Shanahan to add to the injury report: "TE Shannon Sharpe (laryngitis) probable."[34] Terrell Davis became the fourth back to rush for 2000 yards (he would finish with 2008)[35] during the regular season and won the NFL MVP award. The Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons, led by former coach Dan Reeves, 34-19 to win Super Bowl XXXIII and defend their title. Elway, playing in his final NFL game, won the Super Bowl MVP award.

The Post-Elway Years

Since Elway's retirement following the 1998 season, Denver has only had one losing season (1999) and has made the playoffs as a wild card three times (in 2000, 2003 and 2004), and as a division champion once (2005). However, they have won only one playoff game since Elway's retirement.

The Griese Era

Brian Griese, son of former Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese, took over as quarterback upon Elway’s retirement. Griese led the team from 1999 to 2002, compiling a record of 34-30 and a loss in the team’s only playoff game under Griese.[36]

The Plummer Era

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jake Plummer replaced Griese as quarterback prior to the 2003 season. He would lead the team to a 49-26 record and a 1-3 playoff record from 2003 to 2006.[37] Prior to the 2005 season, the Broncos were plagued by early season success followed by late season flops. In both 2003 and 2004 they started the season 5-1 and ended 10-6.[38][39] In 2005, the Broncos would have a much-improved season, going 13-3 and earning a bye week in the playoffs with the #2 seed in the AFC. They would finally win a playoff game without Elway, defeating the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots 27-13, ending the Patriots' 10 game playoff winning streak. The following weekend, the hosting Broncos were defeated at home by the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship by a score of 34-17.[40]

The Cutler Era

The Broncos surprisingly drafted a quarterback, Jay Cutler,[41] following the season in which Plummer nearly led them to the Super Bowl. Plummer’s erratic 2006 performance led to his being bench in favor of Cutler 12 games into the season. [42] Cutler has led the team ever since, compiling a 9-12 record.[43]

Recent History

Further information: [[:2006 Denver Broncos season]]
Further information: [[:2007 Denver Broncos season]]
Further information: [[:2008 Denver Broncos season]]

Team Records

  • The Broncos all-time regular season record (as of the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season) including AFL games is 349-317-10.[44]
  • Their all-time playoff record is 17-15.[45]
  • John Elway is the Broncos all-time leading passer, with 300 touchdowns and 51,475 yards passing.[46]
  • Terrell Davis is the Broncos all-time leading rusher, with 60 touchdowns and 7607 yards rushing.[47]
  • Rod Smith is the Broncos all-time leading receiver, with 68 touchdowns, 11,389 yards receiving.[48]
  • Jason Elam is the Broncos all-time leading scorer, with 1786 points.[49]

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  48. ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/career-receiving.htm
  49. ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/career-scoring.htm
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