RIP Jeff Lewis - The Orange Mane

BMarsh615 · 01-05-2013, 05:55 PM

Tried to google what happened to him but couldn't find anything.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-an...2-36c7df30a2d5

Former Broncos quarterback Jeff Lewis passed away on Saturday at the age of 39.

Lewis spent the 1996-98 seasons with the Broncos, earning a Super Bowl XXXII title with the team.

“We are deeply saddened by the death of former Broncos quarterback Jeff Lewis. Our most heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Jeff’s family and friends,” the Broncos released in a statement.

In his two seasons with the club, Lewis completed 10-of-19 passes for 79 yards and ran nine times for 41 yards in five games.

He also spent time with the Carolina Panthers (1999-2001) and the New Orleans Saints (2001-02).

The Broncos selected Lewis in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft out of Northern Arizona.

A member of the Northern Arizona University Hall of Fame, Lewis finished his career at Northern Arizona ranked second on the school's all-time lists for passing yards (9,639), touchdowns (67), completions (785) and attempts (1,315). His 59.6 pass completion percentage ranks second in Lumberjack annals. He holds the NCAA Division I-AA career record for the lowest interceptions percentage (1.82 pct.). Lewis earned third-team All-America and second-team All-Big Sky honors as a junior in 1994.

“This loss is felt throughout NAU Athletics, where Jeff’s impact as a player, a coach and an outstanding person will always be remembered,” Northern Arizona University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics said. “We were deeply grateful for his return to the football program and wish our time together could have been longer. Our thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time.”

After his NFL playing career, Lewis served as the offensive administration assistant at the University of Louisville in 2007 and 2008 before being promoted to the school’s wide receivers coach in 2009.

In 2012, he rejoined his alma matter as its wide receivers coach.

SoCalBronco · 01-05-2013, 05:58 PM

WTF.....RIP

broncocalijohn · 01-05-2013, 06:00 PM

#8 is no more? He was so young. This sucks big time.

Lestat · 01-05-2013, 06:04 PM

39? Jesus that's young.

Wes Mantooth · 01-05-2013, 06:04 PM

wow. RIP

Boogerboots · 01-05-2013, 06:06 PM

Wow, truly sad to see him pass at such a young age. Didn't he just fall short of most consecutive completions by a QB in their first game? RIP and thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

eddie mac · 01-05-2013, 06:06 PM

39 years old, that's terrible, RIP No8

Man-Goblin · 01-05-2013, 06:13 PM

Whoa. Crazy. I think Shanny tried to sneak him on the practice squad once and the Panthers snatched him up? Can't remember. I think he started for them a few games. RIP.

gunns · 01-05-2013, 06:29 PM

Wow, weird. Was watching SB XXXII yesterday and at the end after Mobley makes his move and the camera pans to Elway, Lewis is standing right next to him. My son asked me if that was Griese. For some reason I remember him very well because I kept thinking he would take over for Elway. How sad. So young.

Hamrob · 01-05-2013, 06:42 PM

Wow. That's terrible. I wonder what caused his death. 39 is way too young. It really makes me think...considering I'm 43. Just wow!

R8R H8R · 01-05-2013, 06:52 PM

Wow, RIP. This is terrible news. I really don't know how to feel about it because while he was an obscure player, 39 is WAY too young.

errand · 01-05-2013, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Man-Goblin

Whoa. Crazy. I think Shanny tried to sneak him on the practice squad once and the Panthers snatched him up? Can't remember. I think he started for them a few games. RIP.

He was traded to the Panthers if I recall correctly.....

broncswin · 01-05-2013, 07:04 PM

That is terrible...weird they don't give cause of death...RIP #8

R8R H8R · 01-05-2013, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by errand

He was traded to the Panthers if I recall correctly.....

I didn't remember that, but I think he was the one that got a bad leg/knee injury and then got into Shanny's doghouse when it was revealed that he wasn't hurt in practice, but by some off the field activity.

And that is what paved the way for Bubby to be Elway's backup. I could have him mixed up with someone else, but I think it was him.

Tyrant · 01-05-2013, 07:48 PM

I think it was an offseason basketball game if memory serves me correctly.

elsid13 · 01-05-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R8R H8R

I didn't remember that, but I think he was the one that got a bad leg/knee injury and then got into Shanny's doghouse when it was revealed that he wasn't hurt in practice, but by some off the field activity.

And that is what paved the way for Bubby to be Elway's backup. I could have him mixed up with someone else, but I think it was him.

He hurt himself in off season pick-up game of hoops and lied to Shanahan about how he got injured.

elsid13 · 01-05-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by errand

He was traded to the Panthers if I recall correctly.....

Yeap for 2nd rounder.

Bronco Yoda · 01-05-2013, 08:27 PM

RIP. 39 is just way too young. What happened?

Kaylore · 01-05-2013, 08:32 PM

Rest in peace.

errand · 01-05-2013, 08:52 PM

Norris Weese died at a young age too...of cancer...any news on the cause of Jeff's death?

stopgap · 01-05-2013, 08:54 PM

Forgot about him. Man, that is way too young.

BigPlayShay · 01-05-2013, 09:19 PM

RIP. Way too young.

Random memory - he was going to have a small part in a scene in Jerry Macguire, but it got cut before release.

SouthStndJunkie · 01-05-2013, 09:26 PM

RIP...."The Grand Cannon" as he was known as at Northern Arizona.

MABroncoFan · 01-05-2013, 09:57 PM

So sad, RIP.
I remember hoping he'd be Elway's replacement when he retired, but that didn't work out. Did they let him go and then draft Griese after he got hurt?

MABroncoFan · 01-05-2013, 09:58 PM

So sad, RIP.
I remember hoping he'd be Elway's replacement when he retired, but that didn't work out. Didn't they let him go and then draft Griese after he got hurt?

01-05-2013, 05:55 PM	#1
BMarsh615 Ring of Famer 21’s No Champ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,024 Adopt-a-Bronco: # 15	RIP Jeff Lewis Tried to google what happened to him but couldn't find anything. http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-an...2-36c7df30a2d5 Former Broncos quarterback Jeff Lewis passed away on Saturday at the age of 39. Lewis spent the 1996-98 seasons with the Broncos, earning a Super Bowl XXXII title with the team. “We are deeply saddened by the death of former Broncos quarterback Jeff Lewis. Our most heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Jeff’s family and friends,” the Broncos released in a statement. In his two seasons with the club, Lewis completed 10-of-19 passes for 79 yards and ran nine times for 41 yards in five games. He also spent time with the Carolina Panthers (1999-2001) and the New Orleans Saints (2001-02). The Broncos selected Lewis in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft out of Northern Arizona. A member of the Northern Arizona University Hall of Fame, Lewis finished his career at Northern Arizona ranked second on the school's all-time lists for passing yards (9,639), touchdowns (67), completions (785) and attempts (1,315). His 59.6 pass completion percentage ranks second in Lumberjack annals. He holds the NCAA Division I-AA career record for the lowest interceptions percentage (1.82 pct.). Lewis earned third-team All-America and second-team All-Big Sky honors as a junior in 1994. “This loss is felt throughout NAU Athletics, where Jeff’s impact as a player, a coach and an outstanding person will always be remembered,” Northern Arizona University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics said. “We were deeply grateful for his return to the football program and wish our time together could have been longer. Our thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time.” After his NFL playing career, Lewis served as the offensive administration assistant at the University of Louisville in 2007 and 2008 before being promoted to the school’s wide receivers coach in 2009. In 2012, he rejoined his alma matter as its wide receivers coach. Last edited by BMarsh615; 01-05-2013 at 05:57 PM..

01-05-2013, 05:58 PM	#2
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,500 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	WTF.....RIP __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

01-05-2013, 07:04 PM	#13
broncswin God I love those Broncos Bring back the hardware Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Broncos Fantasy Land Posts: 2,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: three amigos	That is terrible...weird they don't give cause of death...RIP #8 Last edited by broncswin; 01-05-2013 at 07:09 PM..

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01-05-2013, 06:00 PM	#3
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,603 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	#8 is no more? He was so young. This sucks big time.

01-05-2013, 06:04 PM	#4
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,281	39? Jesus that's young.

01-05-2013, 06:04 PM	#5
Wes Mantooth Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,475	wow. RIP

01-05-2013, 06:06 PM	#6
Boogerboots Scrip Club Rebellion The new golden rule Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rideau Lakes, Ontario Posts: 1,084 Adopt-a-Bronco: Larry Canada	Wow, truly sad to see him pass at such a young age. Didn't he just fall short of most consecutive completions by a QB in their first game? RIP and thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

01-05-2013, 06:06 PM	#7
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,573 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	39 years old, that's terrible, RIP No8

01-05-2013, 06:13 PM	#8
Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,601 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Whoa. Crazy. I think Shanny tried to sneak him on the practice squad once and the Panthers snatched him up? Can't remember. I think he started for them a few games. RIP.

01-05-2013, 06:29 PM	#9
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,733 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	Wow, weird. Was watching SB XXXII yesterday and at the end after Mobley makes his move and the camera pans to Elway, Lewis is standing right next to him. My son asked me if that was Griese. For some reason I remember him very well because I kept thinking he would take over for Elway. How sad. So young.

01-05-2013, 06:42 PM	#10
Hamrob All-American! All-American! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 4,755 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Wow. That's terrible. I wonder what caused his death. 39 is way too young. It really makes me think...considering I'm 43. Just wow!

01-05-2013, 06:52 PM	#11
R8R H8R Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Exiled in So. Cal. Posts: 1,690 Adopt-a-Bronco: Virgil Green	Wow, RIP. This is terrible news. I really don't know how to feel about it because while he was an obscure player, 39 is WAY too young.

01-05-2013, 07:48 PM	#15
Tyrant Solid Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 231	I think it was an offseason basketball game if memory serves me correctly.

01-05-2013, 08:27 PM	#18
Bronco Yoda . Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,275	RIP. 39 is just way too young. What happened?

01-05-2013, 08:32 PM	#19
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,321 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Rest in peace.

01-05-2013, 08:52 PM	#20
errand Ring of Famer Forgot more than you'll ever know Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Western NC mountains Posts: 15,301	Norris Weese died at a young age too...of cancer...any news on the cause of Jeff's death?

01-05-2013, 08:54 PM	#21
stopgap Chicken New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 254 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Forgot about him. Man, that is way too young.

01-05-2013, 09:19 PM	#22
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,241 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	RIP. Way too young. Random memory - he was going to have a small part in a scene in Jerry Macguire, but it got cut before release.

01-05-2013, 09:26 PM	#23
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,350	RIP...."The Grand Cannon" as he was known as at Northern Arizona.

01-05-2013, 09:57 PM	#24
MABroncoFan Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,103 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	So sad, RIP. I remember hoping he'd be Elway's replacement when he retired, but that didn't work out. Did they let him go and then draft Griese after he got hurt?

01-05-2013, 09:58 PM	#25
MABroncoFan Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,103 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	So sad, RIP. I remember hoping he'd be Elway's replacement when he retired, but that didn't work out. Didn't they let him go and then draft Griese after he got hurt?