Denver Broncos all-time team and 29-player lineup

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 11: Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos, his uniform partially covered with mud, scrambles during the AFC Championship Game against the Cleveland Browns at Municipal Stadium on January 11, 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Broncos defeated the Browns 23-20. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

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1 Oct 2000: Rod Smith #80 of the Denver Bronocs moves on the field during the game against the New England Patriots at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defearted the Broncos 28-19..Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport /

WR: Rod Smith

Rod Smith is the Broncos’ all-time leader in receptions (849), receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. There is no question that he deserves the No. 1 receiver spot on this list.

Smith led the NFL in receptions in 2001 with 113. He eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards eight times on his way to a career that saw him go for over 11,000 receiving yards and 68 touchdowns.

Smith was especially great during the team’s late-90’s Super Bowl runs. He eclipsed 1,100 and 1,200 yards in 1997 and 1998 while the Broncos had a running back in Terrell Davis, who rushed for 1,750 and 2,008 yards during those two years.

Did I mention that Smith was undrafted? He became the first undrafted player to reach 10,000 receiving yards for his career.

Smith has not really been considered a Pro Football Hall of Famer since becoming eligible, but there should be arguments in favor of the selection.

— Graham Tiedtke

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