Denver Broncos: Which players belong in the Hall of Fame?
By Andrew Wade
With the conclusion of the 2018 NFL Hall of Fame ceremony, which former Denver Broncos deserve a bronze bust and a spot in the Hall of Fame?
Throughout the storied history of the Denver Broncos, there have been many great players that donned the blue and orange. Unfortunately, not all of these players are getting recognized with the most prestigious honor that can be bestowed upon former players — a Hall of Fame induction.
As Predominantly Orange Co-Editor Sayre Bedinger pointed out, the Broncos have more Super Bowl appearances (8) than they do Hall of Fame inductees (5).
Considering the number of Bronco greats, this is unacceptable. This number should change after next year’s Hall of Fame induction, but at this point, you can never be too sure.
Most fans were pounding the table for fan favorite Terrell Davis to make the hall, and he finally made it last year, but who is still waiting for their invite to the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio?
We will be focusing on eligible retired players who deserve to be in the Hall. This means Peyton Manning, Champ Bailey, and DeMarcus Ware will not be listed here as they will not be eligible for a few more years.
Before we begin, it’s important to understand what the general criteria for Hall of Fame induction.
First, a player (or contributor) must have outstanding production, and second, the player must do it consistently. In some cases (i.e. Terrell Davis), super-elite production for a shorter period of time will also work in the eyes of the committee.