Has it really been that long? It’s time for a new release.
I’m going to level with you. When things aren’t going well in Broncos Country, I sometimes like to put on my copy of Denver Broncos: The Complete History to remind myself why week to week torment of losses and ineptitude is worth it.
With the Broncos bye-week in full swing, I went rooting around the Mile High Report archives and found a 12-year old article by former MHR ‘Guru’ John Bena heralding this DVD’s release.
Today is also notable for another reason, as NFL Films released Denver Broncos - The Complete History, a 2-Disc, 6 1/2 Hour look back at the history of the Broncos. The Rocky Mountain News has the following summary --
The first disc is a storybooklike retelling of the highlights (and lowlights) of Broncos history featuring commentary by former Broncos such as Little, Elway, Tom Jackson and Karl Mecklenburg.
Disc two takes viewers back to Cleveland and the infamous AFC Championship Game that featured “The Drive.”
The set also includes special features with Elway, Mike Shanahan, John Lynch and Jake Plummer “in their own words.”
The most compelling goes inside the huddle with Plummer, where he offers glimpses into his fragile psyche and somewhat forgetful mind.
Plummer talks openly about forgetting snap counts on the way to the line of scrimmage, which often ended in on-the-camera shouting matches with his offensive linemen.
While the “In their Own Words...” DVD are largely forgettable in their own right, the actual history DVD is incredible. Picking up at the founding of the Broncos in 1959, it painstakingly details the ups and downs of our beloved franchise through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s. Featuring plenty of rarely-seen footage and context provided through interviews with Broncos players and fans, it’s a great revitalizer on those days when it feels like the Broncos couldn’t covert a 51-yard field goal to save their season if they had to... cough... cough...
Let’s be honest, 2006 was a long time ago. Quarterback Jake Plummer was on his way out, Jay Cutler on his way in. Mike Shanahan’s time with Denver was soon to be up. The Josh McDaniels disaster that spawned Tebow-time and John Fox could never have been anticipated. John Elway was selling cars and his Colorado Crush had just won Arena Bowl XIX a year earlier. Gary Kubiak had only just recently departed to coach the Houston Texans. Peyton Manning was mere months away from hoisting the Lombardi trophy for the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI. Who could have imagined Manning, Elway, Kubiak and would team up with Wade Phillips to win another Super Bowl? Who could have predicted the historic 2013 season that ended so painfully?
The Broncos careers of Champ Bailey, Brian Dawkins, Von Miller, Demarcus Ware, Aqib Talib, T.J. Ward, Demaryius Thomas, and others had yet to be written. Heck, Matt Prater didn’t even have the record for the longest field goal in NFL history yet.
Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharpe, Rod Smith, Tom Nalen, Gene Mingo, Dan Reeves, Rick Upchurch, Pat Bowlen, Jason Elam, Simon Fletcher, John Lynch, and Red Miller have all been inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame since the last history DVD was released.
With all due respect to Willie Brown and Tony Dorsett, John Elway was the only legitimate Denver Bronco to be enshrined in the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Since then, Gary Zimmerman, Floyd Little, Shannon Sharpe, and Terrell Davis have joined him (Brian Dawkins as well)... and don’t look now, Pat Bowlen is likely coming along this year.
In fact, when this history DVD was released in 2006, the Broncos had only existed for 47 years (founded August 14, 1959). With the Denver Broncos turning 60 next year, it’s probably time for another volume of this hallowed history to be released. If we can’t have wins in the present, please give us a celebration of who we once were. Remind us of the Broncos Country standard that produced so many wonderful moments so we may look forward to the return of those times.
It’s really been a remarkable 12-years when you think about it...
HORSE TRACKS
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No NFL coaching seat is (figuratively) hotter to the touch than Vance Joseph's.
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Broncos coach Vance Joseph said he was "disappointed" in Demaryius Thomas' comments about how the team handled his trade to the Texans, but added, "He's no longer a Bronco, and I can't spend any time worrying about that."
Le'Veon Bell spotted in Pittsburgh playing a sport that's not football as Steelers deadline looms - CBSSports.com
The Steelers running back is apparently back in Pittsburgh
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Plus what you need to know about Panthers vs. Steelers and more on the Week 10 injury reports
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The huge lawsuit was filed in Florida this week
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Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye politely declined an interview request on Wednesday by saying he wasn't going to play against the Colts because of his calf injury. Coach Doug Marrone said "that's news to me" when told of Bouye's comment.
Dolphins' Reshad Jones has no regrets about not re-entering Sunday's game
Dolphins Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones is adamant that he has no regrets after pulling himself from Sunday's 13-6 win over the New York Jets after 10 snaps.
New England Patriots turn to burnt orange practice shorts to dissuade pilfering
Several Patriots players were wearing team-issued orange shorts in the locker room on Wednesday because too many were taking the standard gray editions home instead of leaving them at the facility, as required.
RB Adrian Peterson upbeat despite Washington Redskins' offensive line injuries
Adrian Peterson acknowledged he had a long night with his "friend" Maker's Mark in the wake of the Redskins losing three starting offensive linemen to injuries, but spoke to the need to "stay positive and keep pressing."
Jason Kelce slams Cowboys, calls fans 'fair weather' - NFL.com
Jason Kelce does not like the Dallas Cowboys, and he'd like you to know that fact. The Eagles center said as much when making an appearance on Philadelphia radio ahead of their Week 10 meeting.
Five big questions for rest of season: No. 1 seed for Patriots? - NFL.com
Will the road to Super Bowl LIII go through Kansas City or New England? Is this the year Philip Rivers finally returns to the playoffs and shines on the big stage? Jim Trotter explores five of the biggest questions for the final eight weeks of the regular season.
Saints, Drew Brees excited to welcome Dez Bryant - NFL.com
The Saints signed former wideout Dez Bryant to a one-year deal. Quarterback Drew Brees and other players are excited to have him join their offense.
Bears designate Adam Shaheen to return from IR – ProFootballTalk
The Bears have designated tight end Adam Shaheen to return from injured reserve. The move gives the team three weeks to add Shaheen to the active roster or he will revert back to IR. Shaheen began the season on injured reserve with foot and ankle injuries.
Carson Wentz not listed on Wednesday injury report – ProFootballTalk
The bye week was good to Carson Wentz. After two straight Wednesdays during which the Eagles quarterback was limited in practice due to a back injury, Wentz was not mentioned on the first injury report prior to Sunday night's showdown with the Cowboys.
Report: John Dorsey will run Browns’ coaching search – ProFootballTalk
The biggest question regarding the Browns' coaching search possibly has been answered. In theory. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, G.M. John Dorsey will run the search for a new coach.
Vikings claim Ameer Abdullah – ProFootballTalk
Ameer Abdullah won't be leaving the NFC North after being waived by the Lions on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, the running back has been claimed by the Vikings. There's no word on a corresponding move in Minnesota.
Ex-Browns coach: Haley thought he’d be interim coach when Hue was fired – ProFootballTalk
Former Browns head coach Sam Rutigliano, a longtime mentor to Todd Haley, says that Haley was expecting to be named Cleveland's interim head coach when Hue Jackson was fired. Instead, Haley was fired too.
NFL fines Dolphins, Adam Gase over injury reporting irregularities – ProFootballTalk
The NFL currently isn't looking the other way (as it usually does) when teams violate the letter and/or the spirit of the injury reporting rules. According to Albert Breer of SI.
Jets' Sam Darnold reportedly suffers injury that could keep him out until December - CBSSports.com
The Jets aren't going to have their rookie quarterback on Sunday
Dez Bryant reportedly signing with Saints after getting cut by Cowboys in April - CBSSports.com
It's been seven months but Bryant is back in the NFL
Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee reportedly out at least a month after suffering Week 9 injury - CBSSports.com
The Cowboys linebacker is going to miss most of the second half of the season
Le'Veon Bell spotted in Pittsburgh playing a sport that's not football as Steelers deadline looms - CBSSports.com
The Steelers running back is apparently back in Pittsburgh
Week 10 NFL injuries: Leonard Fournette, Khalil Mack, Allen Robinson return to full practice after bye week - CBSSports.com
Plus what you need to know about Panthers vs. Steelers and more on the Week 10 injury reports
Former NFL first-round pick files $180 million suit against Dr. James Andrews over botched surgery - CBSSports.com
The huge lawsuit was filed in Florida this week
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