On Thursday, Champ Bailey was presented with the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award.
The award, given by the Denver chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America, is voted on by the local media and presented to the player that best exemplifies Darrent Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press.
“It’s for somebody who handles the job with professionalism, win or lose,” said the Denver Post’s Jeff Legwold when presenting Bailey with the award. “Being that you played with Darrent, we all think it’s a pretty good idea to give it to you this year.”
The award is named after Williams, a former Bronco, who passed away on Jan. 1, 2007 after completing his second year with the team.
“I definitely appreciate this a lot, because I didn’t expect it — I felt like I wasn’t very cooperative this year,” Bailey laughed. “I appreciate it. Thanks a lot. Anything with Darrent’s name on it is special to me, because everybody knows what type of player he was and what type of guy he was. So, again, thanks a lot.”
Bailey is the fifth recipient of the annual award, joining Mario Haggan (2010), Elvis Dumervil (2009), Ebenezer Ekuban (2008) and John Lynch (2007).
Congrats Champ, we the fans and obviously the media think you’re the bombdiggity!
Good for you Champ!!! Can’t give you enough awards – looking forward to the big-one in Canton!!!
I don’t work for the government.
$341.17 in monthly property tax. 15.3 % of every dime made in Social Security tax. 8.75% sales tax. My city requires me to pour concrete and put up fencing. $2459.97 to register, smog, and permit my vehicles. $540.00 again this year for license fees and bond. $5000 or so this year meeting federal Lead Paint removal education and compliance fees. (I’m certain I’ve missed some)
but…I do not work for the government!!! LOL….wait…that’s not funny!
Today we have 3 families who are visiting in my home. That amounts to 4 women, 2 adult female children, 8 teens, and 16 little children and pre-teens.
and you’re really worried about a little daytime blogging? (Thought I’d add a little perspective, Bay.)
I hope all Broncos fans have their seatbelt firmly secured. It may be a rough ride! Enjoy it anyway!!!
Have a great New Years celebration!! Be safe!
I don’t know what I erased to make it go in but there it is. A modified version.
Holy Cow DB… Ummmm, how do you handle Stress? You have to have a secret…
Congradulation Champ, no one more deserving. Proud you are a Bronco.
Turtle – that’s the point!!! I’m hiding out. My office is a 450 sq. ft. shed that is finished, insulated, heated and AC. It has one window and a skylight. Door is locked!!!
Geez – Daddy – lighten up … hey – what’s that banging on my door??? … (Grandpa – Grandpa!!!) … heh – heh … no wonder you play softball … it must be a relief to just stand in the outfield for a little while … talk about out-of-cntrol … actually, I really wish my 2 grandkids lived closer … my HS buddy says his little 3 1/2 yr old lives RIGHT NEXT DOOR … wow … that would take some getting used to, but it sure would be fun …
Hey Wiemin,
Did you see my posts from softball last night?
Man if he was still alive he would probally be the talk of the leauge…not sayin he was better then champ but he was a killer DB i was a huge fan… he had the potential to be one of the best
Kudos to you Champ……you are the Bombdigity…LMAO@Bay!
DW….R.I.P. bro!
I was away last night, Daddy – didn’t see your post … what was it/?????
Yeah if DW was still around we would have 2 great CBs ….somethig we’ve never had before,imo!
But Champ is the best of all time…count’em 11 Pro Bowls…AWESOME!
Here you go Wiemin,
December 28, 2011 at 10:42 pm
So…my son just called saying we won both games on our double-header tonight. Not only that -we 15 run ruled both teams – and I wasn’t there!!!
Have I just been Ortoned?!!! Am I the team Eeyore??? Was I our teams ‘best chance to win’???
Oh my! Where is my KC!!! LOL
Broncos CB tandems:
Louis Wright and Steve Foley
Louis Wright and Mike Harden
Mark Haynes and Mike Harden
Ray Crockett and Darrien Gordon
All those were pretty decent.
Goodman and Bailey are pretty good as well. I like Goodman – and I think he is more injured and worn down than we know,
Anybody know anything about Rafael Bush?
Bay – those names bring back a flood of great memories.
Daddy – sometimes we just need a little perspective … yeah – the game can sure give you some highs and some lows … just like the Broncos … guess it explains why we’re always here …
Louis Wright – there was a GREAT CB … the others Bay mentioned were good also, but Champ and Louis Wright – what a pair THAT would make … I believe Louis Wright played at San Jose State?? … some of these “other” colleges have produced some really great players … guess they matured “late” … like me – I turned 74 yesterday … my wife’s 14 year-old granddaughter called me and asked me if I felt 74 – I told her I thought I felt mmore like 71 … she didn’t see the humor in that … then I told her, more like 44 … that impressed her … actually, I’m just starting to feel 100% after those damn shingles … guys, and gals – DON’T EVER GET THEM … the pain was 24/7 at times … I could hardly walk for days … but one day, I forced myself to go play softball – did pretty good … but the next day WOW …
Daddy – you’re TOO funny …
I still predict a Chief’s win on Sunday … I WANT TO BE WRONG … I think their D will win the game … but – THE CHARGERS WILL BEAT THE RAIDERS … and then – Norv Turner will be FIRED!!!!!!!!!
Long live Norv Turner in SD!!! He is our best chance to win!!!
Ahhh! Not meaning for Sunday but rather on into the future!
Louis Donnel Wright (born January 31, 1953 in Gilmer, Texas) is a former American Football cornerback who played his entire NFL career for the Denver Broncos for 12 seasons from 1975 to 1986. He was a five time Pro Bowler in 1977 to 1979, 1983 and 1985.
Wright began his college career at Arizona State University, but would later transfer to San José State.
Wright was drafted by the Broncos with the 17th overall pick in the 1975 NFL Draft.
That was for Wiemin.
Texas boy, big surprise, LOL.
And the cool thing is Wright stayed in Denver, a true Bronco:
Wright is currently a football assistant coach and Physical Education teacher at Rangeview High School in Aurora. He is also a defensive coordinator for Metropolitan State College of the Denver club football team.
Doing what he loves, very happy for him, remember those guys never made any real big moneys back then, they have to earn a living just like anyone else.
and I still think it’s the money that is ruining the game!
He is a year older than I. No wonder those Bronco days were my fondest.
Last but not least:
Louis Wright was named on the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
I’ll have plenty of time to talk about all of Bailey’s accomplishments since they are far from done.
Dunno…I think Mecklinberg is my favorite all time Bronco. Tebow is the most likely to secede Mecks place in my heart.
Of course Elway is the greatest QB ever…but I never did like him all that well as a full orbed person. I would put Davis higher on my list.
Bailey has class – but I rank Dawk higher on my list and more influential to the Broncos.
Lynch would have been one of my favorites but unfortunately he wasn’t always a Bronco.
Wright – I remember him and liked him. I don’t rank him with those in my personal favorites – all time.
Remember Jackson and Johnson! fun days!!!
And no mention of Gradishar, go figure, that guy did more for the Broncos than anyone except for Elway…
Oops – was making verbal posts again not looking to see I had already killed the blog!!!
Sorry!
And Floyd Little of course, but I became a Bronco fan at the end of his career, his last two years, so I missed most of it.
You didn’t kill anything, new blog has been on, LOL.
I loved Gradishar the player! You gotta know by now that to impress me – off field is just as important.
Like I said wasn’t paying attention.
Without Floyd the Broncos wouldn’t be in Denver or in Colorado anywhere, I hope everyone knows that.
What’s wrong with Gradishar off the field?
Nothing – he just didn’t impress me with his humanitarian efforts. Might have been his on-field attitude never translated to true humanitarian sentiment for me. Probably just a perception thing. Obviously, not to take away from what he did on or off the field. I love Randy!
I’m going to goodle Little – I don’t know that history.
goodle= Google Haha!
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