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Several former Denver Broncos headed to the Super Bowl

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 09: Wade Phillips defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos celebrates on the stage as the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos are honored at a rally on the steps of the Denver City and County Building on February 9, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 09: Wade Phillips defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos celebrates on the stage as the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos are honored at a rally on the steps of the Denver City and County Building on February 9, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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ENGLEWOOD, CO – MARCH 20: (L-R) General manager Brian Xanders, head coach John Fox, majority owner, president, and CEO Pat Bowlen and executive vice president of football operations John Elway listen as quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during a news conference announcing Manning’s contract with the Denver Broncos in the team meeting room at the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre on March 20, 2012 in Englewood, Colorado. Manning, entering his 15th NFL season, was released by the Indianapolis Colts on March 7, 2012, where he had played his whole career. It has been reported that Manning will sign a five-year, $96 million offer. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO – MARCH 20: (L-R) General manager Brian Xanders, head coach John Fox, majority owner, president, and CEO Pat Bowlen and executive vice president of football operations John Elway listen as quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during a news conference announcing Manning’s contract with the Denver Broncos in the team meeting room at the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre on March 20, 2012 in Englewood, Colorado. Manning, entering his 15th NFL season, was released by the Indianapolis Colts on March 7, 2012, where he had played his whole career. It has been reported that Manning will sign a five-year, $96 million offer. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Brian Xanders

Brian Xanders was the General Manager of the Denver Broncos from  2009 to 2012.

He was responsible for drafting players such as Knowshon Moreno, Von Miller, Tim Tebow, and Demaryius Thomas.

Well, partially responsible.

There were some good draft picks and pickups by the Broncos during Xanders’ time in Denver.

Xanders also was a big part of the Denver Broncos’ task of scouting college players and pro scouting. He also was involved in labor operations and salary cap management.

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Xanders is also a former linebacker for Florida State from 1989 to 1992.

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