Posts Tagged ‘Terrell Davis’

Seven Broncos on H.O.F Preliminary List

September 19th, 2009 - 5:55pm by Kyle SonnemanOther posts by Kyle Sonneman

On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 131 players, coaches and contributors who make up the preliminary list of modern-era nominees for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010.

Former Broncos’ Steve Atwater, Terrell Davis, Karl Mecklenburg, Michael Dean Perry, Dan Reeves, Shannon Sharpe and Louis Wright are among the names on the list.

From this preliminary list of modern-era nominees, Hall of Fame selectors will choose 25 candidates who will advance as semifinalist nominees. The list of 25 modern-era semifinalists will be announced on November 27.

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Seven Broncos Among Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Nominees

October 28th, 2008 - 3:03pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

Gary Zimmerman just entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2008.

The class of 2009 has seven former Broncos among the 133 players, coaches and contributers who make up the preliminary list of nominees for election to the Hall of Fame’s newest class.

Former Denver Broncos S Steve Atwater (1989-98), RB Terrell Davis (1995-2002), LB Tom Jackson (1973-86), LB Karl Mecklenburg (1983-94), Head Coach Dan Reeves (1981-92), TE Shannon Sharpe (1990-99, 2002-03) and CB Louis Wright (1975-86) are the Broncos who made the preliminary list of modern-era nominees.

Sharpe is one of 11 first-year eligible nominees for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, meaning this is the first year he met all of the requirements for induction — meaning he’s been retired at least five years.

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Gradishar, Zimmerman are HoF Finalists

January 16th, 2008 - 9:01am by AndrewOther posts by Andrew

Two Broncos made the list of finalists for the 2008 Hall of Fame class … but Terrell Davis was shut out for a second consecutive year.

Both Gary Zimmerman and Randy Gradishar are among the 17 finalists whose names will be discussed by the selection committee in Phoenix, Ariz. on Feb. 2, the day before Super Bowl XLII. Each has gotten this far before, with Zimmerman being a staple of recent finalist collections, making the list for the fifth time.

Gradishar, meanwhile, is back among the finalists for the first time in five years. This is the 18th year in which he has been eligible.

Davis was inducted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in September, but was passed over Wednesday as no running backs made the cut as the list was trimmed from 26 semifinalists to the last 17.

There are two first-time finalists on this year’s list — defensive back Emmitt Thomas, who is one of the two Seniors Committee nominees, and offensive lineman Randall McDaniel, who was a teammate of Zimmerman’s in Minnesota from 1988-92.

Three Broncos on Hall of Fame Ballot

December 4th, 2007 - 3:12pm by jim_saccomanoOther posts by jim_saccomano

Davis, Gradishar and Zimmerman

By now just about everyone is aware that aside from John Elway — who was an obvious choice and who played for the Denver Broncos for the entirety of his 16-year NFL career — only two other players with Bronco ties are in the Hall of Fame.

Those would be running back Tony Dorsett — clearly in for his play with the Dallas Cowboys — and cornerback Willie Brown, who played the most famous part of his career with the Oakland Raiders, although he was also an All-AFL corner while with the Broncos.

After 30 years in the NFL I feel like I have been teased by the Hall of Fame voters more often than Charlie Brown by Lucy and her football in the Peanuts cartoon.

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Broncos-Jaguars: Halftime/Third-Quarter Notes

September 23rd, 2007 - 3:57pm by AndrewOther posts by Andrew

3:32 P.M. MDT: One can only imagine that concession-stand sales were light this afternoon as Terrell Davis, the man Broncos President/CEO Pat Bowlen calls “one of the greatest players to play the game” was inducted into the Ring of Fame.

“Does this guy belong in Canton or what?” asked Bowlen.

Per Bowlen’s encouragement, the 75,000-plus in attendance saluted the team’s all-time leading rusher — and then Davis closed his speech by getting the fans to rise and share a salute.

Bowlen began the ceremony by reciting Davis’ accomplishments before a highlight film chronicling Davis’ accomplishments ran on the video-replay boards around the stadium.

“Terrell, we love you and we always will,” Bowlen said.

The ceremny consumed all but 90 seconds of halftime, and was still in progress when the Broncos and Jaguars traipsed back onto the field for the second half.

3:35 P.M. MDT: From bad to worse … Domenik Hixon fumbles the kickoff and the Jaguars recover at the Denver 18 … Just before the Jaguars are about to run their first play of the half, the Broncos challenge the call.

3:37 P.M. MDT: The on-field ruling stands.

3:38 P.M. MDT: Pressure from Elvis Dumervil forces David Garrard to settle for a first-down incompletion … Fred Taylor charges up the middle to the Denver 13, leaving third-and-5.

3:39 P.M. MDT: Garrard keeps it, and is stopped by a swarm of Broncos, led by Champ Bailey … With fourth-and-1 left after the 4-yard run, the Jags settle for a John Carney field goal. The Broncos dodge a bullet, and still trail by two scores.

3:42 P.M. MDT: After fumbling the previous kickoff, Hixon comes achingly close to breaking one before being stopped by the ankle at the Denver 26.

3:44 P.M. MDT: Justin Durant leads a horde of Jaguars to Travis Henry in the backfield … Broncos now in third-and-7 at their 29 … Cutler out of the shotgun, finds Brandon Stokley, but the pass is two yards short of the needed yardage, and some fans boo.

3:46 P.M. MDT: Sauerbrun’s gross average is getting a boost today; he just uncorked a 65-yard punt that lands in the end zone. The net is 45 yards, and the Jaguars take over at their 20 with 10:57 left in the quarter.

3:48 P.M. MDT: A helmet falls off a Bronco. Shockingly, the helmet is Nate Webster’s.

3:49 P.M. MDT: Webster misses a tackle on the next play, and Marcedes Lewis takes a short pass and turns it into an 18-yard gain. Aside from the boos after the failed third down on the last possession, this crowd is church quiet.

3:50 P.M. MDT: Jaguars keep on chugging forward … now at the Denver 45. Clock down at 7:45.

3:51 P.M. MDT: Lewis can’t hang on as Garrard twists to throw across his body and avoid the pass rush of Simeon Rice … noe third-and-6 from the Denver 45 … Garrard swallowed by Elvis Dumervil, the ball comes loose and the Broncos recover … with Dumervil himself getting the football.

3:56 P.M. MDT: Cutler locates Brandon Marshall for 17 yards across the middle … Denver now at the 25 now with second-and-8 after Henry gains two yards.

3:57 P.M. MDT: This Cutler-to-Marshall thing might have some potential; they hook up for another 13 yards to get Denver to the JAX 12. Marshall already has 125 yards on six receptions today.

3:58 P.M. MDT: Henry chugs up to the 8-yard-line … Broncos in second-and-6 … Cutler in an empty-backfield formation … finds Walker for four yards. Denver at third-and-two with 4:40 to go in the quarter.

3:58 P.M. MDT: Broncos use their second timeout; they now have one remaining.

4 P.M. MDT: Mike Peterson makes a clutch tackle on Selvin Young, leaving the Broncos a long yard short of the first down … and the Broncos subsequently take their final timeout after bringing Travis Henry and Cecil Sapp back onto the field for fourth down.

4:03 P.M. MDT: It was a long one yard … Cutler sneaks it … and the Broncos come up short. Denver turns it over on downs at the Jaguars 3 with 3:44 left in the quarter. Jacksonville’s Daryl Smith came around from the side and seemed to pull Cutler back as he attempted to burrow forward behind the offensive line.

4:05 P.M. MDT: The crowd boos as Sam Adams is called for encroachment … Fred Taylor turns the first-and-5 into another first down after a 7-yard run to the JAX 15 … Jaguars keeping it on the ground as the drive begins they call four straight runs and are now at the JAX 25.

4:07 P.M. MDT: Jaguars called for holding on third-and-1 from the 25 … the penalty is declined after the Broncos stop them about a half-yard short … Denver will have decent field position at its 40 after Adam Podlesh’s 36-yard punt bounces out of bounds.

4:11 P.M. MDT: Broncos now have third-and-5 after Cutler takes a deep shot down the right sideline for Marshall, who was in double coverage.

4:12 P.M. MDT: Cutler finds Brandon Stokley for 14 yards and a first down to the Jacksonville 41 as the quarter ends.

Davis’ Big Day: It’s Here Too Soon

September 23rd, 2007 - 11:42am by AndrewOther posts by Andrew


Somehow, it seems like this day is here a bit too early.

Not because the opponent is the Jacksonville Jaguars; these fellows are overdue for a visit to INVESCO Field at Mile High, having not visited Denver for any reason since Jason Elam’s 63-yard field goal in October 1998. (That was 10 girlfriends ago. Cripes, it’s been a while.)

No, it’s because Terrell Davis is going into the Ring of Fame. Not because he doesn’t deserve to enter in his first year of eligibility; perhaps no one deserves it more. But as I was thinking about Davis’ induction on Friday, I said, “His career should have been winding to a glorious close by now.”

You hate to think about the what-ifs regarding Davis. For Hall of Fame purposes, you can only judge his career around what was. Actual yardage builds résumé not speculative fiction. Nevertheless, it still seems odd that Davis is five years into his retirement from the field, while guys who arrived before him like Tom Nalen and Rod Smith are still with the team, playing and rehabbing on.

Smith, in particular, finds himself in a similar spot as Davis did earlier in the decade. The two have kept in touch during the years that have passed since Davis walked away from the sport, but the one-time teammates seem closer now than they did when both were in the starting lineup.

“I’m kind of in a parallel situation right now, and I’m trying to fight through a lot of things,” Smith said. “You can’t really talk yourself into it; you’ve got to let your body tell you what the truth is. The experience he went through is one for me to go through, as well. I can always call him.”

Smith can … and does.

“We’ve got some business deals together,” Smith said, “but the thing is, I can always go and relate to that guy. You know, there ain’t a lot of guys you can call for advice. He’s one of those guys you can call for anything. He’ll be there for you.”

While Davis’ rehabilitation work didn’t extend his career beyond eight seasons, it did allow him to come back and contribute in 2000 and 2001, although he remained hindered by the knee. It is the fact that Davis did come back to the field which buoys Smith now.

“One thing I did pick up from him is the fact that it ain’t over ’til it’s over,” Smith said. “You’ve got to go out there and grind it out. Your body will let you know, and his body let him know.”

Today, Broncos fans, officials and former teammates will let Davis know just what he means to the organization’s history. It’s just a shame this day comes now, and not several years later after a 13,000-yard career.

A Final Mile High Salute!

September 22nd, 2007 - 1:45pm by keela_harrisOther posts by keela_harris

Last night was a big night at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The occasion? The Ring of Fame–created in 1984 by Pat Bowlen recognizing and honoring Broncos team members who played momentous roles in the organization’s history. This Ring of Fame dinner was to welcome and celebrate its newest inductee — Terrell Davis.

The event dually honored alumni, while presenting Terrell Davis with the honor that only 20 other members of the Denver Broncos can be associated with. In tribute to the Broncos Alumni Weekend, individuals from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s as well as some existing Ring of Famers gathered to share their mutual admiration and put their hands together for a career well done. After an introduction from Pat Bowlen, Mike Shanahan, and a highlight video it was time for the guest of honor. Terrell Davis accepted his newest achievement in true T.D fashion, humorously including stories of his years in the league, emitting humility, gratitude and sincere thanks to all of his coaches, fans and mentors, and of course topping it off with a Mile High Salute to solidify his final thought.

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Alumni Reunion Bigger than Ever

September 20th, 2007 - 9:32am by jim_saccomanoOther posts by jim_saccomano

The 2007 Denver Broncos Alumni Reunion weekend is this week, and it is going to be bigger than ever.

It is the longest running and largest alumni gathering in the National Football League, and one of the first big initiatives by Pat Bowlen upon his purchase of the team in 1984. That was the first year of the reunion, and also the beginning of the Ring of Fame, induction to which is the greatest honor that the Broncos can bestow on a player.

This year the alumni reunion dinner on Friday night and the pregame introductions on Sunday will feature approximately 150 former Broncos, a cavalcade of superstars, all-stars, and just plain good guys who proudly represented the orange and blue over the period from 1960 until now — although that 1960 team represented the Broncos in mustard and brown, not orange and blue.

On Sunday before the Broncos play the Jaguars those 150 former players will be introduced to one of the great audiences in pro football on what shapes up as a beautiful fall day in the first week of the autumnal equinox, and at halftime the 21st member of the Ring of Fame will see his name on the facade of INVESCO Field at Mile High.

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Another Ring for T.D.

September 20th, 2007 - 1:05am by mike_riceOther posts by mike_rice

Thanks to all of you who responded to the last post. As always, I appreciate hearing from you.

I’m not sure I’ll be able to post anything after the Jacksonville game. I’ll give it my best shot but I’ll be taking a little time off and then I’ll be back for the game against Indianapolis.

The Jacksonville game will be special for a reason unrelated to this year’s team: Former Broncos running back Terrell Davis will be inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame. I have some thoughts on that. Thanks for reading and I’ll be back soon!

Mike
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It is hallowed ground reserved for the greatest of Broncos. Its membership is a who’s who of Broncos legends.

Sunday, the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame welcomes another member: Running back Terrell Davis.

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2 in a Row

September 18th, 2007 - 9:05am by mark_cooperOther posts by mark_cooper

Like we used to say, “It ain’t pretty but it’s a win.”  And looking at the stats once we get the ball rolling in the red zone we should be on fire.

We’ll take them any way we can get them, via fancy coaching, last minute heroics, whatever.  Because like I mentioned before, at the end of season all that matters is “THE PLAYOFFS.”

Oh, by the way FANS, last week was a little too quiet for me being RAIDER WEEK, so I’ll expect a little more Pump You Up atmosphere next round. We have them again in December and like I said on any given Sunday if you’re not paying attention you can be surprised.

Jacksonville comes to town this week and it’s Alumni Weekend. Very special time for the guys to see each other and reminisce about battles at Mile High Stadium.  Terrell Davis will be inducted into the Ring of Fame and that’s a great honor as a former Bronco.  Congrats Terrell!!