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Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos fans cheer in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos fans cheer in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Denver Broncos helmet on the field against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

What is your favorite memory of the Denver Broncos?

My favorite memory of the Denver Broncos… Wow… I can only pick one?

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Here’s a memory that I’ll give you. I won’t take the easy way out and give you one of the Super Bowl victories, so I’ll pick one that may not be as obvious.

For me, my favorite Broncos memory (non- Super Bowl related) is when we defeated the New England Patriots in the 2006 Playoffs. I’ll never forget what an achievement that was for the organization and all of Broncos Country around the world.

At that time, that Patriots were at the height of their power. They were defending Super Bowl Champions (for the third time in four years) and with Tom Brady under center, the Patriots were 10-0 in postseason games. Despite being the home team, nearly EVERY “analyst” picked us to lose that game. Very few people expected us to win that game.

Not only did we win, but we put an end to their season in a convincing fashion. It was one of many memories that I have of the Broncos overcoming the odds and defeating an opponent that very few thought that they would beat. It made me so proud to know that my team was able to vanquish such a strong and seemingly unbeatable opponent.