Ex-Broncos in the spot light

[LonghornBronco]

I saw David Diaz-Infante doing some color analysis of one of the college games the other day, and it gave me an idea for a thread. kind of a where are they now thing. Lets see how many former broncos we can come up with that are still in the spotlight in some way.

[BroncoBuff]

Not currently playing obviously ... okay:


TD (NFL Network)
Shannon Sharpe (CBS, unindicted co-conspirator in Vick case)
Elway (Circuit City commercials with Ditka)
Floyd Little (auto dealer, book by The Moops)
Reggie Rivers (FSRM)

Tom Jackson (ESPN)

Mark Schlereth (ESPN)


Okay, I got the easy ones outta the way ...

[Kaylore]

Shannon Sharpe (CBS, unindicted co-conspirator in Vick case)
Why? Because he owns a pitbull?

[LonghornBronco]

Glenn Milburn is part owner of an arena football franchise here in Austin.

Oh, and about Diaz-Infante. He did a pretty good job. Who knew these linemen could actually speak.

[BroncoBuff]

Why? Because he owns a pitbull?
He's owned numerous pitbulls, initially defended Vick, said "leave him alone," and was known to socialize with him. We don't know of course, but I put 2 and 2 together.

[UltimateHoboW/Shotgun]

what about macklenberg?

[Wes Mantooth]

He's owned numerous pitbulls, initially defended Vick, said "leave him alone," and was known to socialize with him. We don't know of course, but I put 2 and 2 together.

My gut says you are right on with this one.

[bap454]

POSTED 7:08 p.m. EDT, August 31, 2007

BRATTON BOLTING FOR DEBARTOLO'S SHOP

Several weeks ago, there were strong rumors that recruiter Melvin Bratton would leave the firm of Lock, Metz & Malinovic. While seemingly insignificant on the surface, such a move could have huge ramifications for the last remaining unsigned rookie -- No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell. Bratton delivered Russell to LMM, and many believe that Russell will follow Bratton.

The story died down after it appeared that Bratton has been persuaded to stay put.

But we're now told that Bratton is telling members of his current crop of recruits that he's definitely heading to Eddie DeBartolo's agency.

The big question is whether Russell chooses to leave, too.

If he does, the decision has to be initiated with Russell, in theory. Bratton is not allowed to contact Russell, in theory.

Russell's current agents would be entitled to compensation for the time that they have devoted to his negotiations, if Russell makes a change. If the deal gets done before Russell leaves, the current agents would receive the entire fee unless and until a new deal is negotiated.

As reported by www.profootballtalk.com

I believe this is our fullback from years back.

[WoodMan]

Dave Logan

[cheese1]

Tyrone Braxton (Crackhead)

[Stormontheplains]

Sammy Winder--Construction company in Mississippi

Gerald Willhite-- PR Director for company in San Jose Cali

Meck 77- Does public speaking, was just out here in kansas

Zimm can be seen on his harley at Sturgis

[Boogerboots]

Here's some fringe players that ended up in the CFL.

Jarious Jackson, former 3rd stringer QB is now with the BC lions and is currently starting because of injuries to the incumbant Dave Dickenson (former backup QB with the Chargers)
http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=134

Matt Dominguez, former WR in 2002. Made a career in the CFL with the Roughies in Saskatchewan.
http://www.riderville.com/player_bio.php?f_player_id=203

John Avery, we traded Marcus Nash for this guy from Miami back in 99. Now a veteran RB with the Argos in Toronto, he played backup to Ricky Williams last year.http://canoe.ca/Argos/Team/Roster/John_Avery.html

Adrian Madise, was a promising 3-4 WR back in 2003-04. Great moves and great speed, but was a little small and had hands of stone.
http://www.kffl.com/player/6274/nfl/news
He ended up getting cut by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this year. Current whereabouts: unknown.
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2006/06/05/1615212-sun.html

[Orange_Beard]

He's owned numerous pitbulls, initially defended Vick, said "leave him alone," and was known to socialize with him. We don't know of course, but I put 2 and 2 together.

Wow, if Shannon is involved in dog fighting it would break my heart.

[rovolution]

I know Vance Johnson has his own Rib Shack somewhere in Colorado.

[ak1971]

Olandis Gary owns a mortgage company in Maryland

[Gort]

meck also sells replacement windows on TV in colorado. i think craig morton is working at Cal in alumni relations or alumni donations or something like that. haven moses is retired and had stroke a couple of years ago. rick upchurch runs sports & mentoring camps. and john elway is now a high school quarterbacks coach. ;) steve atwater is a realtor in Atlanta. randy gradishar works for the Phil Long car dealership group. john mobley tried to fight a 2004 conviction for DUI all the way to the CO supreme court. they declined to review it. i think mobley spent some time behind bars in 2007 as a guest of the state of CO. lyle alzado died in 1992 (brain cancer). norris weese died in 1995 (bone cancer). ricky nattiel is head football coach at a HS in florida. vance johnson owns a restaurant in a small colorado town called parachute.

[Darkdoc]

I was in medical school at CU with Tom Lyons, starting left guard for the Broncos in the early 70's (played 71-76).

Started up through 76, when he quit the team to continue school, graduated 1977.

I can remember him talking about studying for tests on the plane flying to and from games. I was always amazed he could do medical school and play for the Broncos at the same time.

He's a very accomplished gynecologic surgeon in Atlanta now. Conducted the Denver Symphony as a guest conductor one night, he's also a very skilled pianist.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Lewis_Lyons

http://www.thomasllyons.com/1996_ncaa.htm (blows his own horn a little here, but I guess it's not bragging if it's true)

[Broncoiler]

Here's some fringe players that ended up in the CFL.

Jarious Jackson, former 3rd stringer QB is now with the BC lions and is currently starting because of injuries to the incumbant Dave Dickenson (former backup QB with the Chargers)
http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=134

Matt Dominguez, former WR in 2002. Made a career in the CFL with the Roughies in Saskatchewan.
http://www.riderville.com/player_bio.php?f_player_id=203

John Avery, we traded Marcus Nash for this guy from Miami back in 99. Now a veteran RB with the Argos in Toronto, he played backup to Ricky Williams last year.http://canoe.ca/Argos/Team/Roster/John_Avery.html

Adrian Madise, was a promising 3-4 WR back in 2003-04. Great moves and great speed, but was a little small and had hands of stone.
http://www.kffl.com/player/6274/nfl/news
He ended up getting cut by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this year. Current whereabouts: unknown.
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2006/06/05/1615212-sun.html

Wow....a fellow Ottawan. Here's a couple more from the CFL (not exactly in the spotlight but more of a "where are they now").

Brandon Browner - Undrafted FA from 2005. Currently in Calgary.
http://www.stampeders.com/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=1139

Kliff Kingsbury - Stuck around for a cup of coffee on the practice squad in 2005. Currently in Winnipeg.
http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=730&Itemid=285

Todd Devoe - Was signed by Toronto in Feb but is not on the roster now.
http://www.canoe.ca/Argos/News/2007/02/16/3638537.html

[Kaylore]

Dave Logan

He was a Brown.

He's owned numerous pitbulls, initially defended Vick, said "leave him alone," and was known to socialize with him. We don't know of course, but I put 2 and 2 together.
You're reaching here. There is no evidence outside of owning a pitbull and him defending Vick. Do you know how many people have been defending Vick? Does that make them all also dog killers? He also hasn't defended him after it was discovered what he was doing. Unless something incriminating is brought out against Sharpe, to me he's a dog owner who thought Vick was getting a bad wrap.