No Fly Zone (player)
The No Fly Zone is the defensive backfield of the Denver Broncos.[1][2][3] The group earned the nickname in 2015, when it led the Broncos to a victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.
Members
The original members of the No-Fly Zone are cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr.; safeties Darian Stewart and T. J. Ward; and nickelback Bradley Roby.[4]
Accomplishments
Following the 2015 season, Talib and Harris were named to the 2016 Pro Bowl.[5]
Following the 2016 season, Talib and Harris were named to the 2017 Pro Bowl. Safeties Darian Stewart and T. J. Ward were named Pro Bowl alternates.
Performance
2015 season
The inaugural year of the No Fly Zone, the Broncos defense allowed only one 300-yard passer all season, Ben Roethlisberger in Week 15, on the road.
2016 season
The Broncos finished the 2016 season as the league's number one pass defense for the second straight year.
See also
- Legion of Boom, defensive backfield of the Seattle Seahawks
References
- ^ Heath, Jon (November 26, 2016). "No Fly Zone: John Elway's secondary is built for long-term success". USA Today. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Silver, Michael (February 5, 2016). "Broncos' No Fly Zone on the path to defensive greatness". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib share video of battle with Dez Bryant in style of Mortal Kombat". ESPN.com. September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Jhabvala, Nicki (September 11, 2017). "Broncos' fiery No Fly Zone has been altered but is still chasing history". The Denver Post. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Raymond, Allie (December 22, 2015). "Four Broncos selected for 2016 Pro Bowl". Denver Broncos. Retrieved June 29, 2016.