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Post by bears75 on Oct 25, 2014 16:21:30 GMT -5
QB: John Elway, Jake Plummer RB: Floyd Little, Terrell Davis, Otis Armstrong, Sammy Winder WR: Rod Smith, Ed McCaffrey, Haven Moses, Lionel Taylor, Steve Watson TE: Shannon Sharpe, Riley Odoms, Clarence Kay LT: Matt Lepsis, Gary Zimmerman RT: Ken Lanier, Dave Studdard C: Tom Nalen, Bill Bryen LG: Ben Hamilton, Keith Bishop RG: Paul Howard, Dan Neil LDT: Rubin Carter, Greg Kragen RDT: Trevor Pryce, Paul Smith LDE: Barney Chavous, Elvis Dumervil RDE: Rulon Jones, Lyle Alzado LOLB: Simon Fletcher, Jim Ryan ROLB: Tom Jackson, John Mobley MLB: Karl Mecklenburg, Randy Gradishar, Al Wilson LCB: Louis Wright, Champ Bailey RCB: Mike Harden, Ray Crockett FS: Steve Atwater, Steve Foley SS: Bill Thompson, Dennis Smith P: Billy Van Heusen, Bob Scarpitto K: Jason Elam, Gene Mingo KR: Rick Upchurch, Glyn Milburn
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Post by Morkim on Oct 25, 2014 16:23:37 GMT -5
Does Brandon Marshall not qualify?
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Post by MarchingOn on Oct 25, 2014 16:37:07 GMT -5
Does Brandon Marshall not qualify? I'm interested on what qualifies too. Like, Peyton Manning is on the Broncos, but are we remembering him as a Colt since that's where the majority of his career was?
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Post by Jindred on Oct 25, 2014 16:37:13 GMT -5
Few things I'd just like to bring up here.
First of all Von Miller. I know he has only been around for a short time and statistically he is hard to compare to the all time greats.. But I would take him in a second over any of the OLB's on this list. Dude is a monster, in 47 games played he has 44 sacks which is ridiculous.
Also like Mork said does Brandon Marshall not qualify? Same would go for Peyton Manning? I'd like to know the reason they aren't included.
Champ Bailey in his prime would be my #1 CB any day. I don't know anything about the other 3 corners there however so this opinion doesn't really count.
Also there is no way in my mind that Floyd Little should start over TD.
Little played in 117 games and had 6323 yards averaging 54 YPG and he only had a 3.9 YPC..
Terrell Davis in 78 games Had 7607 yards, with a 97ypg average and a 4.6 YPC
More yardage in less games better YPG and better YPC. I see no reason why I'd want little over TD.
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Post by bears75 on Oct 25, 2014 16:45:50 GMT -5
Does Brandon Marshall not qualify? Not really about not qualifying. I just look at a players whole body of work while with a team so I'll usually favor a slightly less great player who spent a longer tenure with the team. Marshall only spent 4 seasons with the Broncos and didn't get a lot of playing time his rookie year. No question he was great for his other 3 seasons.
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Post by bears75 on Oct 25, 2014 16:58:26 GMT -5
Does Brandon Marshall not qualify? I'm interested on what qualifies too. Like, Peyton Manning is on the Broncos, but are we remembering him as a Colt since that's where the majority of his career was? I originally put this list together before the season started. So Manning had only played 2 seasons with the Broncos. At that point I felt that Jake Plummer who went 39-15 with a 84.3 QB rating in 4 seasons with the team was more deserving. After the season is over I will re-evaluate the team and likely Manning with find his way onto the team.
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Post by Morkim on Oct 25, 2014 17:02:36 GMT -5
Does Brandon Marshall not qualify? Not really about not qualifying. I just look at a players whole body of work while with a team so I'll usually favor a slightly less great player who spent a longer tenure with the team. Marshall only spent 4 seasons with the Broncos and didn't get a lot of playing time his rookie year. No question he was great for his other 3 seasons. That's fair enough I suppose. Just wasn't what I was thinking. For instance, I'd put Sanders as the best CB for every team he played for. lol And I'd feel like even if it was only 3 really good seasons if have to give Marshall the nod for his career as a whole. But good list.
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Post by bears75 on Oct 25, 2014 17:45:17 GMT -5
Few things I'd just like to bring up here. First of all Von Miller. I know he has only been around for a short time and statistically he is hard to compare to the all time greats.. But I would take him in a second over any of the OLB's on this list. Dude is a monster, in 47 games played he has 44 sacks which is ridiculous. Also like Mork said does Brandon Marshall not qualify? Same would go for Peyton Manning? I'd like to know the reason they aren't included. Champ Bailey in his prime would be my #1 CB any day. I don't know anything about the other 3 corners there however so this opinion doesn't really count. Also there is no way in my mind that Floyd Little should start over TD. Little played in 117 games and had 6323 yards averaging 54 YPG and he only had a 3.9 YPC.. Terrell Davis in 78 games Had 7607 yards, with a 97ypg average and a 4.6 YPC More yardage in less games better YPG and better YPC. I see no reason why I'd want little over TD. Von Miller is a great player but it's premature to include him on an all time team IMO. Broncos have had a lot of great linebackers. If I included Miller I'd have to remove someone. Who? Jim Ryan would probably be the odd man out. I have a hard time removing a player who spent his entire 10 years career playing 150 games for the Broncos for one who has only played 47 games in 4 seasons with the team. If Von Miller continues to play at his current level he'll likely deserve a spot on this team after his 2016 season.
Marshall didn't play long enough for the Broncos. If he finishes his current contract with the Bears and continues to produce he'll likely be the greatest receiver in Bears history though.
Manning will probably replace Plummer after this season.
Champ Bailey is easily the 2nd best corner back in Broncos history and it isn't even close. BUT Champ Bailey was strictly a LCB and it just so happens that the only corner back in Broncos history that was better is the great Louis Wright who was also strictly a LCB. Thus Champ Bailey is the backup LCB. If Bailey had spent his whole career with the Broncos he'd be starting at LCB.
Terrell Davis Rushing yards: 7607 Receiving yards: 1280 Kick Return yards: 0 Punt Return yards: 0 All Purpose yards: 8887
Floyd Little Rushing yards: 6323 Receiving yards: 2418 Kick Return yards: 2523 Punt Return yards: 893 All Purpose yards: 12,157
There is more to being a great running back than just rushing yards. Floyd was a 5 time pro bowler, Davis 3 time pro bowler.
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Post by bears75 on Oct 25, 2014 17:58:17 GMT -5
Not really about not qualifying. I just look at a players whole body of work while with a team so I'll usually favor a slightly less great player who spent a longer tenure with the team. Marshall only spent 4 seasons with the Broncos and didn't get a lot of playing time his rookie year. No question he was great for his other 3 seasons. That's fair enough I suppose. Just wasn't what I was thinking. For instance, I'd put Sanders as the best CB for every team he played for. lol And I'd feel like even if it was only 3 really good seasons if have to give Marshall the nod for his career as a whole. But good list. I could do an all time best single season team. Then the Broncos starting quarterback would be 2013 Peyton Manning. But when I think of Broncos quarterbacks one name comes to mind and it isn't Manning.
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Post by Divebitch on Oct 25, 2014 18:08:45 GMT -5
This is my main team. Not had time to read a word. Just wanted to forewarn you that you might be harassed and trolled to death on this one. Best advice, ignore. Or they will hound you senseless til you just leave. It's happened before. Just a heads up, let the crap roll off your back.
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