It didn't take long for Nix to hear from a franchise legend after being selected by the Broncos.
Not long after the Denver Broncos selected Oregon quarterback Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL draft, we learned that John Elway was " excited " about the pick.
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix enjoyed being contacted by NFL legend John Elway after being drafted by the team. While speaking to reporters during Broncos’ rookie minicamp this past weekend, Nix talked about Elway reaching out to him.
John Elway ranks seventh on the Denver Broncos’ all-time rushing list, and he’s the first non-running back to appear on the list. Elway was a threat to make plays with his legs (“The Helicopter” is a classic example of that), but his longevity (234 games) helped him rank so high on Denver’s all-time rushing list.
The biggest draft miss by the Pittsburgh Steelers in franchise history is widely considered to be Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. It’s the ultimate “what if” story.
Recently, Dan Marino was asked who would be on his QB Mount Rushmore, and his initial response wasn’t too surprising.
It's been no secret that the current Denver Broncos quarterback situation has been shaky, to say the least across the past year plus. With controversy clouding around Russell Wilson, along with friction between him and Sean Payton headlining last season, it's been far from calm when discussing the next steps at the position moving forward.
Was John Elway happy handing the Kansas City Chiefs the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night? The answer isn’t that simple: he wasn’t willing to, but he had no choice.
The Denver Broncos share a big rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs, so, understandably, they’re upset over the dynasty that the Chiefs are currently enjoying after winning Super Bowl LVIII.
Denver Broncos fans were sent into an angry frenzy on Super Bowl Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl 58, defeating the San Francisco 49ers. Cameras caught Broncos legend John Elway walking the Lombardi Trophy up to a stage to be presented to the Chiefs.
If the Kansas City Chiefs winning back-to-back World Championships was cut deep for Denver Broncos fans, seeing John Elway present the Lombardi Trophy to a lifetime rival felt like a knife in the back.
With the Las Vegas Raiders again failing to qualify for the National Football League playoffs, longtime fans of Raider National could only reminisce about memorable games the Silver and Black played on this Super Wild Card weekend.
Denver Broncos icon John Elway has had a legendary career in the game of football, but at 62 the team legend is finally ready to walk away from the sport for good.
John Elway is not only done as a consultant with the Denver Broncos, he seems to be done with football entirely.
Broncos legend John Elway is no longer employed by the Denver franchise as his consulting contract ended and will not be renewed. Elway confirmed his departure to 9News in Denver, saying the new ownership of the team puts the Broncos "in good hands." His contract as a consultant expired on the first day of the NFL league year, March 15.
The newest era of Denver Broncos football won't include a familiar face. 9News in Denver reports John Elway "amicably departed from the Broncos in a formal capacity" as the franchise attempts to turn the page with new ownership and a new head coach in Sean Payton.
Having lofty dreams is what drove a Texan kid with poor eyesight named Von Miller all the way to becoming a perennial All-Pro and Pro Bowl pass rusher and a Super Bowl MVP to boot.
Malcolm Butler's infamous interception is one of the most memorable plays in Super Bowl history. It sealed the win for the Patriots and broke Seattle's heart. Years earlier, the Patriots were on the receiving end of heartbreak thanks to a clutch catch by David Tyree.
With it being the 25th anniversary of Super Bowl XXXII, let's take a closer look at what made it one of the most important, albeit sometimes forgotten Super Bowls to date.
Mike McDaniel is all in on his new gig as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and he has even turned his back on some of his childhood heroes to prove it.
"It’s been a blessing just to come here, just to come to an amazing city like Denver, to be a part of it with so many amazing teammates and great coaching staff," Wilson explained.
Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway is a Denver Broncos lifer. The way he joined the team might have been controversial, but he remains loyal to the franchise to this day.
This news comes not long after the Broncos went on the market. Elway, 61, is interested in being part of the team’s next ownership group.
John Elway no longer has a formal front office role with the Denver Broncos, but he is remaining associated with the organization.
While nothing is official yet regarding the sale of the Broncos, more details have emerged with respect to John Elway’s role in any new ownership group.
As the process of cleaning house was kick-started by Denver Broncos GM George Paton, most fans have been fixated on the team's search for the all-important new head coach.
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