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Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home
5 months, 1 week ago

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home

Associated Press  

Steve McMichael couldn’t make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so the ceremony came to him. You’re in football heaven forever,” Hall of Famer Richard Dent said, patting McMichael on the head. “When I first exploded on the professional scene, there was a lot of negativity, because people didn’t respect the return game,” Hester said. “Every day my …

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2024 Hall of Fame Capsules
5 months, 1 week ago

2024 Hall of Fame Capsules

Associated Press  

A capsule look at those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Sunday: Dwight Freeney Defensive End/Outside Linebacker 6-1, 268lb Syracuse. Followed with three more seasons of double-digit sack totals, including a league-best 16 in 2004.For his career, Freeney totaled 125.5 sacks, 148 quarterback hits and 128 tackles for loss.was credited with 47 forced fumbles, a figure that …

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Randy Gradishar’s induction gives ‘Orange Crush’ defense rightful place in Hall of Fame
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Randy Gradishar’s induction gives ‘Orange Crush’ defense rightful place in Hall of Fame

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Randy Gradishar was being asked to deliver a history lesson. “Randy was a high-quality middle linebacker; very smart, strong and he learned the system,” said Riley Odoms, a tight end for the Broncos during Gradishar’s tenure with the team. “It was a special time in Denver history,” said Foley, who holds the franchise record with 44 interceptions …

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With Randy Gradishar’s induction at age 72, the ‘Orange Crush’ finally gets into Canton
5 months, 2 weeks ago

With Randy Gradishar’s induction at age 72, the ‘Orange Crush’ finally gets into Canton

Associated Press  

DENVER — About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos’ first-round draft pick in 1974. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the man Ohio State coach Woody Hayes called “the best linebacker I ever coached,” were members of the budding “Orange Crush” ensemble that would soon join Minnesota’s “Purple …

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Joe Collier, former Bills head coach and architect of Broncos’ ‘Orange Crush’ defense, dies at 91
8 months, 1 week ago

Joe Collier, former Bills head coach and architect of Broncos’ ‘Orange Crush’ defense, dies at 91

Associated Press  

DENVER — Joe Collier, the former Buffalo Bills head coach and architect of the Denver Broncos’ famed “Orange Crush” defense, has died. His profound influence on countless players and coaches in Denver included 12 Broncos Ring of Famers, 11 Pro Bowl selections and 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Randy Gradishar.” In a recent interview with The Associated Press …

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Broncos show they are still working out offensive bugs in practice with Rams
1 year, 4 months ago

Broncos show they are still working out offensive bugs in practice with Rams

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson prepared to take a snap Wednesday during the first of two joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams, a whistle, followed by a flag, interrupted his cadence. It has been a major emphasis of camp and the Broncos largely avoided pre-snap problems in last week’s preseason game against the San Francisco …

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Steve McMichael, Randy Gradishar, Art Powell recommended for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve McMichael, Randy Gradishar, Art Powell recommended for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

New York Times  

Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar, former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael and former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Art Powell have been recommended for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame by the 12-person senior committee, the Hall announced Wednesday. — Pompei Making the case for McMichael This week was the first time in 25 years of eligibility …

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