Fav unknown Broncos - The Orange Mane

BlitzingDog · 05-21-2005, 06:32 AM

ya know the guys people never remember?

Vance Johnson is my fav all time but even he doesn't count in this. I am talking about the guys like Darius Johnson, Tony Veland, John Grandby, Arthur Marshall, Cedric Tillman, Tony Kimbrough, Le-Lo Lang, Shawn Moore, Greg Lewis, Derrick Clark, Alton Montgomery, Darren Drozdov.

Heck not even Derek Russell or Allen Aldridge count in this game.

elsid13 · 05-21-2005, 06:41 AM

Orson Mobley,, When I was kid, family went to American Bowl in London, Biggest man on the field.

Northman · 05-21-2005, 06:41 AM

i liked Arthur Marshall, thought he was a pretty decent WR.

Atlas · 05-21-2005, 06:50 AM

I always liked Clarence Kay. He had some off field problems but I loved the way he played. How physical he was and how he always stuck up for his team mates. Plus he hated the Faiders and was always scrapping with those bastards.

-Slap- · 05-21-2005, 07:07 AM

Randy Hilliard, without a doubt. The guy stuck around the NFL without any discernable football skills for nine years. He played four years in Denver, his final game was the most important in franchise history. He wasn't big, he wasn't fast. He couldn't cover a baby with a blanket. He recorded three of his five career interceptions as a Bronco. He never scored a touchdown or even recovered a fumble.

He nearly died on the field in the final moments Super Bowl XXXII when Steve Atwater went T-27 and decided to terminate all life forms in the immediate vicinity. Most of us remember that play, but my favorite Randy Hilliard moment came earlier in that game when he beat the piss out of Roid Ranger Travis Jervey at mid field on a punt return. Along with Eddie Mac's demolition of Brian Williams on that crackback and Atwiter's ongoing hunter/killer mission, the Broncos showed the Packers that they were they to kick ass that Sunday and kick ass they did.

Here's to you, Randy Hilliard. You made good, Scrubby. Flash that Ring with pride.

-Slap- · 05-21-2005, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

I always liked Clarence Kay. He had some off field problems but I loved the way he played. How physical he was and how he always stuck up for his team mates. Plus he hated the Faiders and was always scrapping with those bastards.

He spat on Rod Martin as a rookie. That permanently earned him a special place in my heart.

Spider · 05-21-2005, 07:16 AM

Tony Lilly ...... will never forget the hit he laid on Seahawks Running back Curt Warner ...

Larry Canada was another RB for the Broncos back in the late 70's

Atlas · 05-21-2005, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Â§PideÂ®

Tony Lilly ...... will never forget the hit he laid on Seahawks Running back Curt Warner ...

Larry Canada was another RB for the Broncos back in the late 70's

I hated Lilly. I got tired of seeing the back of his jersey as he hopelessly chased an opponent to the endzone.

Spider · 05-21-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

I hated Lilly. I got tired of seeing the back of his jersey as he hopelessly chased an opponent to the endzone.

, yeah that was a Problem more often then not .....But damn that hit was huge , I rank it up there with Dennis smiths Hit on Dave Casper , and Thurman Thomas , Karl Mecklinburgs Hit on Marcus Allen , Steve Atwaters hit on the Nigerian Nightmare , Al Wilsons decapitation of Todd Heap

big56fan#1 · 05-21-2005, 07:43 AM

I liked Jeff Alexander a RB from 1988 & 1989 also played in NFLE when it was the WFL (world football league) and was in the top 5 in rushing over there. didnt do a whole lot but did a good job filling in when needed,ran with power.
I liked Kenny Walker the deaf D-lineman from Nebraska didnt do a whole lot while with the Broncos but hes story was different.

Sir Mawn · 05-21-2005, 07:46 AM

SIR MAWN WILSON! and Le-lo Lang

Bronco_Beerslug · 05-21-2005, 07:50 AM

Ken Criter though I doubt many here ever heard of him. He played LB and special teams 69' - 74'. He even returned kickoffs and a couple punts. He was an animal on coverage teams, earning them the nickname Criter's Critters!
Plus he's my 3rd cousin, 2nd uncle or something like that

Tredici · 05-21-2005, 07:52 AM

Mike Horan. Simply because he's the last coffin corner punter the league has seen.

easymobee · 05-21-2005, 07:54 AM

Blake Ezor

Ken Karcher ( I was too young to understand the whole "Scab" part of it, but i always thought he would be a better backup than Kubiak ).

Randy Robbins ( If he wasn't stuck behind the best Safety duo ever, i think he would have been a good starter ).

Greg Kragen

Arthur Marshall

Nate Wayne ( He always looked real good in preseason for us, i wasn't surprised that he went on to a good career )

Barry Rose ( Travis McGriff clone we used to bring in every preseason that never once dropped a pass and usually lasted until the last cut )

stoxman · 05-21-2005, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Anubis_Zyklon

i liked Arthur Marshall, thought he was a pretty decent WR.

ABSOLUTELY! I remember my season ticket year ('93) when I would sit in the wonderful confines of Mile High and would call out to the mighty John himself the jersey number of Arthur (if memory serves--it's been awhile--"86"?). You had to love his one man dismantling of the Raiders in a late night game in 1992 and in 1993 he treated us fans to that nifty little endzone shuffle after a touchdown. Yep...I liked him and was shocked we traded him for a 7th---who turned out to be none other than Tom Nalen!! Another reason to like him

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I'd throw out "CHICKEN" Braxton into the discussion. He seemingly had no speed or real skills but moving him to safety resurrected his career and he was certainly a solid contributor.

I loved watching Brad Daluiso kick the dang thing outta the park every time...that was fun.

Before our pre-dominant running game we had guys like Rod Bernstine and Robert Delpino that were kind of fun to watch running behind a not so great line.

I'll agree with Vance Johnson....I've posted here before how when he caught that game winner against the Chiefs I leaped off the couch and spilled the whole plate of lasagna on my parent's floor---left a nice stain.

You had to love Shane Dronett (or as, Mike Ditka, would say....Shane DRO-NAY) do his Ditch digger move after a sack. That was hilarious.

People outside Denver don't know about Simon Fletcher---he was freakin' special.

Lots of lots of unsung heros in our franchise...no time to list them all! Nice thread topic though. REP.

Breck Bronc · 05-21-2005, 08:00 AM

Published author, newspaper columnist, television host, and special teams regular Reggie Rivers.

5th round WR Muneer Moore, who never got the chance to show the promise he had, thanks to a bad knee injury.

Monday Night Football scab hero Joe Dudek.

And, of course, Bo Hickey.

stoxman · 05-21-2005, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Breck Bronc

Published author, newspaper columnist, television host, and special teams regular Reggie Rivers.

5th round WR Muneer Moore, who never got the chance to show the promise he had, thanks to a bad knee injury.

Monday Night Football scab hero Joe Dudek.

And, of course, Bo Hickey.

HOW THE HELL COULD I LEAVE OUT REGGIE RIVERS?......NICE CALL! THAT GUY WAS TRULY COOL! Some rep for you too!

jebures · 05-21-2005, 08:09 AM

Keith Kartz C (he was our tom nalen before tom nalen)
Brian Habib G (big part of our first super bowl line)
Ray Crockett CB (he was as steady of a corner that we had in the nineties)
Glynn Milburn RB (that little guy recorded the most total yards ever in a game)
Harold Hasselbach DE (Solid player for years)
Lionel Washington CB (Old as dirt CB when we got him, still played young.
Michael Young WR (A great third down receiver for the bronocs< i can still remember how hge he was for us the season we lost 55-10 to San Fran.)

Sir Mawn · 05-21-2005, 08:21 AM

No love for Butler By'not'e (sp?)? He holds the apostrophe record.

Atlas · 05-21-2005, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Ken Criter though I doubt many here ever heard of him. He played LB and special teams 69' - 74'. He even returned kickoffs and a couple punts. He was an animal on coverage teams, earning them the nickname Criter's Critters!
Plus he's my 3rd cousin, 2nd uncle or something like that

He was number 53 wasn't he

Bronco9798 · 05-21-2005, 08:49 AM

Some of my favorites from the past, although not unknown, were Wilhite, Winder, and Rulon Jones. Loved the back-flips from Gerald and remember him best for the Bronco/Colt game when the Broncos were down 19-0 I believe and he was involved with John on a few big plays for the huge 4th qtr comeback. Winder wouldn't dazzle you or make you go Ewwwww or Awwww,,but he was a class act and always grinded out the tough yards.

Those were some rough years, but some very enjoyable moments.....

Bronco_Beerslug · 05-21-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

He was number 53 wasn't he

Yeah, he wore 78 for his first couple years and then 53. Randy G wore 52 until Ken retired.

orange 4 life · 05-21-2005, 08:58 AM

how about bob swenson.

not unknown by bronco fans, but ignored by anyone else.

fact is, he was a fantastic linebacker, but because he was next to gradishar and jackson he pretty much flew under the radar. same goes for rizzo.

slap,

great post. hilliard was a scrappy dude.

Atlas · 05-21-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by orange 4 life

how about bob swenson.

not unknown by bronco fans, but ignored by anyone else.

fact is, he was a fantastic linebacker, but because he was next to gradishar and jackson he pretty much flew under the radar. same goes for rizzo.

slap,

great post. hilliard was a scrappy dude.

Swenson was great a knee injury ended his career. I liked Steve Busik. I think he could have been a tremendous player. After the Broncos traded for Hunely they traded Busik to the Rams where he promptly blew out his knee in training camp. Too bad.

Clockwork Orange · 05-21-2005, 09:39 AM

My favorite player that the Broncos themselves seem to have forgotten has to be Simon Fletcher.

Michael Young, Mike Lodish & David Diaz-Infante deserve a mention.

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05-21-2005, 06:32 AM	#1
BlitzingDog #1 Chief Hater Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 1,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Williams	Fav unknown Broncos ya know the guys people never remember? Vance Johnson is my fav all time but even he doesn't count in this. I am talking about the guys like Darius Johnson, Tony Veland, John Grandby, Arthur Marshall, Cedric Tillman, Tony Kimbrough, Le-Lo Lang, Shawn Moore, Greg Lewis, Derrick Clark, Alton Montgomery, Darren Drozdov. Heck not even Derek Russell or Allen Aldridge count in this game.

05-21-2005, 06:41 AM	#2
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,087	Orson Mobley,, When I was kid, family went to American Bowl in London, Biggest man on the field.

05-21-2005, 06:41 AM	#3
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	i liked Arthur Marshall, thought he was a pretty decent WR.

05-21-2005, 06:50 AM	#4
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	I always liked Clarence Kay. He had some off field problems but I loved the way he played. How physical he was and how he always stuck up for his team mates. Plus he hated the Faiders and was always scrapping with those bastards.

05-21-2005, 07:07 AM	#5
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Randy Hilliard, without a doubt. The guy stuck around the NFL without any discernable football skills for nine years. He played four years in Denver, his final game was the most important in franchise history. He wasn't big, he wasn't fast. He couldn't cover a baby with a blanket. He recorded three of his five career interceptions as a Bronco. He never scored a touchdown or even recovered a fumble. He nearly died on the field in the final moments Super Bowl XXXII when Steve Atwater went T-27 and decided to terminate all life forms in the immediate vicinity. Most of us remember that play, but my favorite Randy Hilliard moment came earlier in that game when he beat the piss out of Roid Ranger Travis Jervey at mid field on a punt return. Along with Eddie Mac's demolition of Brian Williams on that crackback and Atwiter's ongoing hunter/killer mission, the Broncos showed the Packers that they were they to kick ass that Sunday and kick ass they did. Here's to you, Randy Hilliard. You made good, Scrubby. Flash that Ring with pride.

05-21-2005, 07:16 AM	#7
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Tony Lilly ...... will never forget the hit he laid on Seahawks Running back Curt Warner ... Larry Canada was another RB for the Broncos back in the late 70's

05-21-2005, 07:43 AM	#10
big56fan#1 Orange and Blue baby!!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Follansbee West Virgina Posts: 414	I liked Jeff Alexander a RB from 1988 & 1989 also played in NFLE when it was the WFL (world football league) and was in the top 5 in rushing over there. didnt do a whole lot but did a good job filling in when needed,ran with power. I liked Kenny Walker the deaf D-lineman from Nebraska didnt do a whole lot while with the Broncos but hes story was different.

05-21-2005, 07:46 AM	#11
Sir Mawn Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mexico City Posts: 1,926	SIR MAWN WILSON! and Le-lo Lang

05-21-2005, 07:50 AM	#12
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	Ken Criter though I doubt many here ever heard of him. He played LB and special teams 69' - 74'. He even returned kickoffs and a couple punts. He was an animal on coverage teams, earning them the nickname Criter's Critters! Plus he's my 3rd cousin, 2nd uncle or something like that

05-21-2005, 07:52 AM	#13
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	Mike Horan. Simply because he's the last coffin corner punter the league has seen.

05-21-2005, 07:54 AM	#14
easymobee mobile quarterback 22 for 218 : 5 TD's vs Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver CO Posts: 1,395	Blake Ezor Ken Karcher ( I was too young to understand the whole "Scab" part of it, but i always thought he would be a better backup than Kubiak ). Randy Robbins ( If he wasn't stuck behind the best Safety duo ever, i think he would have been a good starter ). Greg Kragen Arthur Marshall Nate Wayne ( He always looked real good in preseason for us, i wasn't surprised that he went on to a good career ) Barry Rose ( Travis McGriff clone we used to bring in every preseason that never once dropped a pass and usually lasted until the last cut )

05-21-2005, 08:00 AM	#16
Breck Bronc Roland Deschain The Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,058	Published author, newspaper columnist, television host, and special teams regular Reggie Rivers. 5th round WR Muneer Moore, who never got the chance to show the promise he had, thanks to a bad knee injury. Monday Night Football scab hero Joe Dudek. And, of course, Bo Hickey.

05-21-2005, 08:09 AM	#18
jebures Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 951 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	Keith Kartz C (he was our tom nalen before tom nalen) Brian Habib G (big part of our first super bowl line) Ray Crockett CB (he was as steady of a corner that we had in the nineties) Glynn Milburn RB (that little guy recorded the most total yards ever in a game) Harold Hasselbach DE (Solid player for years) Lionel Washington CB (Old as dirt CB when we got him, still played young. Michael Young WR (A great third down receiver for the bronocs< i can still remember how hge he was for us the season we lost 55-10 to San Fran.)

05-21-2005, 08:21 AM	#19
Sir Mawn Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mexico City Posts: 1,926	No love for Butler By'not'e (sp?)? He holds the apostrophe record.

05-21-2005, 08:49 AM	#21
Bronco9798 Two Time World Champions Boom Goes The Dynamite Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a Van Down By the River Posts: 2,353 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Some of my favorites from the past, although not unknown, were Wilhite, Winder, and Rulon Jones. Loved the back-flips from Gerald and remember him best for the Bronco/Colt game when the Broncos were down 19-0 I believe and he was involved with John on a few big plays for the huge 4th qtr comeback. Winder wouldn't dazzle you or make you go Ewwwww or Awwww,,but he was a class act and always grinded out the tough yards. Those were some rough years, but some very enjoyable moments.....

05-21-2005, 08:58 AM	#23
orange 4 life Old School Orange Home team qb homer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Anywhere, CO. Posts: 8,642	how about bob swenson. not unknown by bronco fans, but ignored by anyone else. fact is, he was a fantastic linebacker, but because he was next to gradishar and jackson he pretty much flew under the radar. same goes for rizzo. slap, great post. hilliard was a scrappy dude.

05-21-2005, 09:39 AM	#25
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	My favorite player that the Broncos themselves seem to have forgotten has to be Simon Fletcher. Michael Young, Mike Lodish & David Diaz-Infante deserve a mention.