Five Broncos have been chosen by their teammates to serve as captains for the 2012 season.
On offense, quarterback Peyton Manning and guard Chris Kuper received the honor. The defensive captains will be cornerback Champ Bailey and defensive end Elvis Dumervil. Wesley Woodyard rounds out the group as special teams captain.
Since Kuper is still recovering from a fractured forearm, running back Willis McGahee will serve as an interim team captain until Kuper returns to the field.
For Manning, this marks the 11th consecutive season that he will serve as a team captain. Kuper, the most veteran player on the offensive line, will enter his 3rd season as a Broncos captain.
Bailey, who has been a team captain for the past five seasons, is the longest tenured player on the roster as he enters his ninth season in Denver. Dumervil represents the only first-year team captain among the group.
Woodyard, who enters his fourth season as a team captain, also served as a game captain during his rookie season. He joins Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little as the only players in Broncos history to serve as a team captain in a game for their first five consecutive seasons.
“We’ve got a good group of leaders and veterans on this team, with some young guys that are willing to listen and learn,” Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway said on Tuesday. “I like the way the locker room is coming along.”
We’ll have reaction to the announcement of the captains from the locker room later today.
-Gray Caldwell and Stuart Zaas
Tags: Champ Bailey, Chris Kuper, Elvis Dumervil, Peyton Manning, Team Captains, Wesley Woodyard, Willis McGahee
Congrats to them all!!!! Couldn’t be any better choices for our captains
Good group. I wonder why DJ wasn’t selected? (sarcasm)
Perfect choices!!!!!!
Couldn’t be happier with the choices specially Champ he really deserves it and Dumerville.
Oh Captains, my Captains! Lead the good ship Broncos to the AFC West title and a Super Bowl victory!
Nice selection fellas!!
Legion of Doom prevails!
Placing Manning as captain says: There is a new leader and he WILL take the lead.
Leaving Champ Bailey as captain says: We still a veteran leadership that will keep our ship strong and keep the younger recruits focused and required to maintain that outlook to their teammates and fans,
Those other captains supporting our main leaders have a strong supporting group who will step up to the plate when called upon and/or necessary,
With this being said: Let the games begin because the Broncos are nothing but ready and more than ready to win their division and more.
Way to step up, Doom!
I JUST LOVE YOU BRONCOS NOW LETS PLAY HARD AND SMART LETS GO BACK TO THE SUPER BOWL BUT TAKE IT ONE GAME AT A TIME BRONCOS ARE YOU GUYS READY?NOW LETA GET IT DONE GO BRONCOS.
I Think Champ gets the Gold Patch now ♥ SWAGGER
Great group… Obvious choices… 5 more days…
Obvious choices but good ones! Congrats to Doom for earning this honor, well deserved.
I cannot wait for football to start. Bored out of my mind. Get it done Orange & Blue, get it done!!!!!
GO BRONCOS 2012!!!!!!!!
These choices reflect the strong character of this team from top to bottom.
Hey AB – I enjoyed your Steelers eval. I also hope that your read and blowout victory prediction are a lot more correct than mine.
Anyone know anything about this Denverscott character? He posts like an angry juvenile.
I like the choices for captain. I especially think it speaks of high regards for Kuper.
ILMSDB!!!!
Let’s get ‘er done!
Cat / Strand – sorry I forgot to let you all know I would be vacationing a bit. That is the reason I was away. Recovering from sunburn!!! Good stuff!
I’m pulling for SD on Monday night! You???
I think I would love to see the faiders get buried in a divisional game to start the season and then see them struggle to regain their composure for the rest of the season. (Slight regrets towards their new head coach) BURIED!!!
Couldn’t pick a better Leaders on this TEAM, but Miller is right on Dumervils heals.
TIME OF POSSESSION ! ! !
GO BRONCOS ! ! !
More proof God is a Broncos Fan!
http://www.steamboattoday.com/photos/2012/sep/04/54312/
TIME OF POSSESSION ! ! !
GO BRONCOS ! ! !
DB! I have the Chargers winning 30-6 on Monday.
SNDVL: Got your correction. Sorry for this misquote.
Why is Woodyard still on this team? Who cares if hes a captain, he cant play. Ive seen him get mauled over and blowen off the ball a 100 time. He is a very small linebacker and has no upside. If we weren’t so desperate at LB he and Joe Mays would be cut
Aaahh… nice photo monodono!! Hope things are going well up in Steamboat Springs!
Joe Mays has looked tops all the way through preseason – he has really benefited from his time with JDR – including great pass protection.
Woodyard is the anchor of the LB’s and his character places him head and shoulders above DJ who is suspended and therefore irrelevant anyway.
Miller is one of the top LB’s in the league.
We are a little short on depth but the season will work that out as people are injured.
Defense is the least of our worries. The question is…can we score against the great defenses. Haha – very different question from last year.
Ohhhhhh snap do I see my sister Ash back in the building?!?! How in the world are you and where have you been?
Sup mondo and Royal?!
What’s up Caramelloo? Good to see you back….. been meaning to ask your thoughts on this years “D” ?
Hey Gang!
So happy I got my Broncos Prize Pack today…….it included a 2012 Media Guide, decal, and a lanyard. Thanks to all the staff on the blog for hooking me up………..much appreciated!!!!!
Haven’t heard from OC at all lately………and game day is quickly approaching. Will try something on my own tho……….Gotta keep FTR Productions going! hahahaha
Just saw that NFL AM will be talking about PM and the game against the Steelers tommorrow morning……will def be tuning in for that.
Looking forward to watching this Cowgirls/Giants………….should be a great one.
And just 4 days from now we’ll all be getting JACKED for the kick off to our game!!!!!! Can you believe it’s almost here guys? All offseason we’ve been talking about this moment………..feeling like it would never get here, and it’s only days away! WHOOP!
GO BRONCOS!!!
I’m With you guys 110%
I’m really excited to see how all aspects of our team the Offense, Defense and special teams gel together. When Peyton comes out and runs the no huddle and the opposing team tries to run the ball to keep Peyton off the field but the “Orange Crush” will be making some Orange Julius treats whipped up to perfection. Then Peyton comes out again to keep all defenses off balance by McGhee here and Hillman there Decker, Thomas everywhere…Oh my!!!!!!! Whats this Prater kicks a 67 yarder because the Horses have stampeded the competition. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets get this thing going.
Peyton is on in a few! I am excited!
I love his jacket and his shirt. He is the only one who can pull it off!
I think this years D can make some noise with the veterans we have. Depth just scares me on both sides. I do think our D-line is a lot better than people think. If T. Porter can stay healthy he will be the perfect compliment to Bailey. Plus I’m always biased towards my Louisiana guys, hahaha.
WeneedDJ Are you kidding? I lilke Dj as much as the next guy and all, But the dude has off field issues that is starting to remind me of that Diva Brandon Marshall. Woodyard is a character guy, strait arrow, oh yea, and a freakin walk on. I remember a couple years ago when our entire linebacking core was out, he was out there getting the tackles and being a pretty good fill in. WHy don’t you try watching more games before saying someone can’t play.
You know who can’t play? DJ right now. Why don’t you both get your heads out of where he has his and shh.
Awesome picks-just knew that Manning and Bailey would have it for sure! Go Broncos!! Can’t wait to see y’all in person again someday-last one was At Quallcom vs Chargers back in like “01-I believe haha:)
Royalbroncofan Steamboat is Great, come visit. Fishin has been Awesome!
CARAMELLOO, just bitin my nails waitin for Sunday night. I hope The Broncos play better then The Super Bowl Champs, You know pitts going to come in jacked just like the boys.
Oh and Hey 07elway!
I think WeNeedDJ is DJ just mad He’s not a Captain.
TIME OF POSSESSION ! ! !
GO BRONCOS ! ! !