Circle Orange
11-20-2006, 01:05 PM
I ran across this article. Did anyone here see John at the game like this? Poor Shanny, he must have had flashbacks...even Marty got a mancrush on, running to see the guy who defined his career. ;)
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Elway rocks with Broncos fans
Hall of Famer creates a stir at Invesco Field
By Mike Klis and Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writers
Article Last Updated:11/20/2006 12:41:37 AM MST
John Elway signs autographs for fans in the south end zone before the start of the Chargers-Broncos game on Sunday night at Invesco Field.
Rare is the man who possesses such imperial presence he can bring an entire room to a stop just by walking in.
Then there's John Elway. He walked into Invesco Field at Mile High before the game Sunday between his former Broncos and the Chargers. And the entire joint stopped and gawked, then rocked with applause.
As current Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer often has said, this is John Elway's town. Always has been. Always will be. And what does the Duke think about the way Plummer has played this season?
"I think he's done a good job with what they're asking him to do," Elway said. "I think the offense is different than what it has been. I think they're good enough on defense to where their offense is playing to their defense."
In other words, this Broncos offense is more conservative.
"Absolutely, although they are orchestrating their offense around making the big plays," Elway said. "Instead of just letting the big plays happen, they're kind of setting them up. But overall, I think they're a little more conservative, and when you're that good on defense, there's no reason to get too risky."
As Elway kibitzed behind the south goalposts with well-wishers, Marty Schottenheimer, the Chargers' coach and an Elway victim in so many big games, ran over from his pregame coaching position to shake hands. Wade Phillips, a former Broncos coach who now is the Chargers' defensive coordinator, also came over to hug his old quarterback.
It's hard to believe now, but before his two Super Bowl championships and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Elway would hear his share of stinging cries for backup quarterback Gary Kubiak. The discontent was never more pronounced than during their 5-11 season in 1990.
Two years later, six years before Elway retired, the Broncos selected quarterback Tommy Maddox in the first round. Plummer has experienced similar pressure this year with
Postgame audio
Denver coach Mike Shanahan
Denver safety John Lynch
Denver linebacker Al Wilson
rookie Jay Cutler, a first-round draft pick, playing behind him.
"That's playing in Denver," Elway said. "This town is about winning football games, and more than that, it's about winning championships. They're winning. That's one of the key things."
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Dig it. The Duke still rules. :thumbs:
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Elway rocks with Broncos fans
Hall of Famer creates a stir at Invesco Field
By Mike Klis and Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writers
Article Last Updated:11/20/2006 12:41:37 AM MST
John Elway signs autographs for fans in the south end zone before the start of the Chargers-Broncos game on Sunday night at Invesco Field.
Rare is the man who possesses such imperial presence he can bring an entire room to a stop just by walking in.
Then there's John Elway. He walked into Invesco Field at Mile High before the game Sunday between his former Broncos and the Chargers. And the entire joint stopped and gawked, then rocked with applause.
As current Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer often has said, this is John Elway's town. Always has been. Always will be. And what does the Duke think about the way Plummer has played this season?
"I think he's done a good job with what they're asking him to do," Elway said. "I think the offense is different than what it has been. I think they're good enough on defense to where their offense is playing to their defense."
In other words, this Broncos offense is more conservative.
"Absolutely, although they are orchestrating their offense around making the big plays," Elway said. "Instead of just letting the big plays happen, they're kind of setting them up. But overall, I think they're a little more conservative, and when you're that good on defense, there's no reason to get too risky."
As Elway kibitzed behind the south goalposts with well-wishers, Marty Schottenheimer, the Chargers' coach and an Elway victim in so many big games, ran over from his pregame coaching position to shake hands. Wade Phillips, a former Broncos coach who now is the Chargers' defensive coordinator, also came over to hug his old quarterback.
It's hard to believe now, but before his two Super Bowl championships and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Elway would hear his share of stinging cries for backup quarterback Gary Kubiak. The discontent was never more pronounced than during their 5-11 season in 1990.
Two years later, six years before Elway retired, the Broncos selected quarterback Tommy Maddox in the first round. Plummer has experienced similar pressure this year with
Postgame audio
Denver coach Mike Shanahan
Denver safety John Lynch
Denver linebacker Al Wilson
rookie Jay Cutler, a first-round draft pick, playing behind him.
"That's playing in Denver," Elway said. "This town is about winning football games, and more than that, it's about winning championships. They're winning. That's one of the key things."
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Dig it. The Duke still rules. :thumbs: