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Broncos annual award winners

Darrent Williams Good Guy Award

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. was presented with the 12th Annual Darrent

Williams Good Guy Award in 2018, as selected by the team’s local media.

The award was created in memory of former Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams, who passed away on Jan. 1, 2007, after completing his second season with the team. The honor is bestowed annu-ally to the Bronco who best exemplifies Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press.

According to ESPN senior writer Jeff Legwold, “Chris was consistently praised for his profession-alism, accountability and his willingness to provide clear, honest answers to the questions he was asked and he did so after wins, losses and in the days in between.”

Harris Jr. was the 12th consecutive Broncos defensive player to win the local award. Linebackers Todd Davis, Brandon Marshall and Von Miller, along with kicker Brandon McManus, nose tackle Domata Peko Sr. and safety Justin Simmons also received significant consideration for the honor.

ED BLOCK COURAGE AWARD

The Denver Broncos selected tight end Jeff Heuerman as their 2018 Ed Block Courage

Award winner. Each year, the Ed Block Courage Award honors

players who exemplify commitments to the princi-ples of sportsmanship and courage.

The fourth-year tight end started 10-of-11 games played in 2018 and ranked third on the team with 31 receptions for 281 yards (9.1 avg.) with two touchdowns before sustaining fractured ribs and a bruised lung against Pittsburgh in Week 12. In addition to missing his entire rookie season in 2015 with a torn ACL, Heuerman has also battled through knee and ankle injuries the last few seasons.

The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts, who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian. Recipients are select-ed by their teammates for exceptional courage, great character and inspiring effort.

The 41st Ed Block Courage Awards recognizing recipients from each of the 32 NFL teams was held at the Renaissance Hotel-Inner Harbor in Baltimore on March 23, 2019.

Previous Broncos winners

Player Year Chris Harris Jr. 2018Justin Simmons 2017 DeMarcus Ware 2016Brandon Marshall 2015Terrance Knighton 2014 Chris Harris Jr. 2013 Wesley Woodyard 2012Champ Bailey 2011Mario Haggan 2010Elvis Dumervil 2009Ebenezer Ekuban 2008John Lynch 2007

Previous Broncos winners

Player YearJeff Heuerman 2018Todd Davis 2017Matt Paradis 2016B. Marshall/D. Trevathan 2015Chris Harris Jr. 2014Knowshon Moreno 2013Chris Kuper 2012Elvis Dumervil 2011Ryan Clady 2010Brian Dawkins 2009Marquand Manuel 2008John Engelberger 2007Louis Green 2006Dwayne Carswell 2005Dan Neil 2004Tom Nalen 2003Keith Burns 2002Terrell Davis 2001

Player YearJohn Mobley 2000Rod Smith 1999Tony Jones 1998Steve Atwater 1997Ed McCaffrey 1996Dave Wyman 1995Rondel Jones 1994Simon Fletcher 1993Dennis Smith 1992John Elway 1991Keith Kartz 1990Rick Dennison 1989Gerald Willhite 1988Dennis Smith 1987Rubin Carter 1986Rulon Jones 1985Keith Bishop 1984

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Broncos in the coMMunity

Alongside key community partners in each focus area, the Denver Broncos are able to make a differ-ence through strategic programming, unique events and dedicated advocacy. For more information on community programs and events, please visit DenverBroncos.com/Community.

In 2018 alone, more than 100 Denver Broncos players combined for more than 1,300 service hours in the community. Highlighted here are the Broncos’ five community focus areas along with their respective 2019 community partner organizations.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Preparing youth to achieve their full potential through activities and experi-ences to develop physical, developmental and social competencies.

Quality of Life

Meeting basic needs through resources, programs and education as part of an ongoing commitment to the

overall quality of life.

MISSION STATEMENTThe Denver Broncos are committed to improving lives in our community by focusing on Youth Development, Quality of Life, Health & Wellness, Youth Football and Civic Engagement.

2019 Youth Development Organizations/Programs:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Character Playbook

Fuel Up to Play 60

Play 60

Playworks

Project PAVE

2019 Quality of Life Organizations:

Denver Rescue Mission

Food Bank of the Rockies

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver

Rose Andom Center

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Supporting research, awareness and treatment with the ultimate goal of optimal mental, physical and social well-being.

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Improving youth and high school football through programs, clinics and camps that focus on character, player safety, team development

and the benefits of football.

Civic Engagement

Working to make a difference in the lives in our com-munity through volunteerism, military/first-responder

appreciation and social justice initiatives.

2019 Health & Wellness Organizations:

Alzheimer’s Association

American Cancer Society

Children’s Hospital Colorado

Make-A-Wish Colorado

National Sports Center for the Disabled

UCHealth

Vitalant

2019 Youth Football Organizations:

Aurora Public Schools

CHSAA

Denver Public Schools

Special Olympics Colorado

USA Football

2019 Civic Engagement Organizations/Programs:

Cheer for the Troops

Mile High United Way

Volunteers of America

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2018 coMMunity iMPact By the nuMBers

+4.6%from 2017

+40.0%from 2017

+33.3%from 2017

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WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR

Linebacker Von Miller was selected as the Denver Broncos’ 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the

Year nominee. The prestigious award, presented by Nationwide, recognizes a player for his outstanding leadership both on the field and in the community.

A six-time Pro Bowler and Associated Press All-Pro, as well as a two-time team captain, Miller has developed into a leader on and off the field during his eight seasons with the Broncos.

Miller founded Von’s Vision in 2012 with the goal of providing low-income children with vision care and eye exams while serving as an eye-glasses wear-ing role model. Since it’s inception, Miller has raised

more than $4.5 million dollars for Von’s Vision.Through Von’s Vision, children from 25 schools and organizations in the Denver metro area have

received free eye screenings and eye exams valued at more than $250,000. Based on testing results, more than $500,000 worth of frames and lenses have been donated at no cost to program participants.

With more than 6,300 students already impacted through his signature Von’s Vision Day program, Miller continues to expand his efforts in the com-munity by finding innovative and impactful ways to grow Von’s Vision.

The newly created Von’s Vision Center brings eye care services directly to students and communities in need. The mobile kiosk is equipped with a selection of fashionable frames, portable refraction and visual acuity testing equipment, necessary supplies and material, and more.

In addition to the tremendously impactful work through Von’s Vision, the Super Bowl 50 MVP has volunteered at dozens of team and teammate-hosted events and initiatives. Miller recently led his team-mates in a more than $200,000 commitment toward a unique program designed to improve local law enforcement relations.

Partner organizations that Miller has supported across the Denver metro area over the years include Anchor Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Denver Public Schools, Denver Rescue Mission, Food Bank of the Rockies, Global Down Syndrome Foundation and Vitalant.

While the large-scale events and opportunities have been widely recognized, some of Von’s most impact-ful experiences have come on an individual basis through numerous Make-A-Wish Foundation experiences. Miller is the most requested Bronco for wish experiences, personally fulfilling several wishes each year.

Last season, Miller was presented with the Broncos Community Impact Award, which recognizes a player who has gone above and beyond in the community through personal philanthropic efforts. In 2017 alone, Miller led Von’s Vision to a record $1.1 million fundraising record, allowing the organization to grow its impact and launch additional programs.

2018 “CHAMPIONS IN THE COMMUNITY” AWARD WINNERS

Below are the Broncos’ nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award since 2002. Quarterback John Elway received the national honor from the NFL in 1992, given to the individual who provides leadership for his teammates on the gridiron and his fellow citizens in the community.

Player Year Player Year Von Miller 2018 Champ Bailey 2009 Chris Harris Jr. 2017 Champ Bailey 2008 Virgil Green 2016 Domonique Foxworth 2007 David Bruton Jr. 2015 Rod Smith 2006 Ben Garland 2014 John Lynch 2005 Wesley Woodyard 2013 Rod Smith 2004 Zane Beadles 2012 Ian Gold 2003 Wesley Woodyard 2011 Ed McCaffrey 2002 Wesley Woodyard 2010

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Domata Peko Sr. - Community Impact Award

Will Parks - Community Ambassador Award

Justin Simmons - Community Ambassador Award

Bradley Chubb - Community Co-Rookie of the Year

Courtland Sutton - Community Co-Rookie of the Year

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the denver Broncos cheerleaders

Members of the Denver Broncos cheerleading squad divide thousands of hours annually among dozens

of Colorado organizations. Many associations, including Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club, Craig Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Denver Rescue Mission and the Alzheimer’s Association, have been supported and visited by members of the squad in recent years.

For the 2019 season, the squad will continue to promote community involvement as its primary commitment, includ-ing the Thirteenth Annual Cheer for the Troops Campaign, shipping thousands of pounds of food, hygiene and gift items all over the world to military serving our country.

Since 2003, members of the Denver Broncos cheerleaders have toured military bases all over the world. In 2018 14 team members had the honor of touring for two weeks throughout Germany at American bases serving all 4 branches of the military. The Broncos Cheerleaders continue to support military initiatives at home and abroad.

In 2019 the cheerleaders are excited reveal a new book available to fans in the fall. Replacing the traditional cheerleader calendar, the book will give fans a glimpse into the lives of their favorite cheer-leaders from hobbies, interests, fitness, dance and the Colorado lifestyle.

Entering their 27th season, the Denver Broncos cheerleaders are one of the premier teams in the National Football League. The Broncos brought cheerleaders back in 1993 after a 17-year absence and are proud of the work the team does both on the field and, more importantly, in the community.

The Broncos’ cheerleaders are selected through audi-tions held each spring. In 2019, more than 200 women tried out for the 26 available positions. Auditions are a week long and include evaluation in dance technique, choreogra-phy, business interview and football knowledge. The week culminates in a live Final Audition Show, open to the public, where the team is announced.

Known for their distinctive western uniforms, the cheer-leaders wear long leather chaps and jackets in the fall

months, ski-wear for cold games and a more traditional cheerleading leather skirt and vest in the summer months. The three uniform changes give the group flexibility with the rapidly changing Colorado weather.

In 2019, the cheerleaders will have a book, poster and other merchandise available for sale. For more information on the cheerleaders, including audition information and individual bios, visit www.DenverBroncos.com/cheerleaders.

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Junior cheerleaders / Mascots

JUNIOR DENVER BRONCOS CHEERLEADERS

The Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders (JDBC) program is designed specifically to promote self-esteem, pride,

commitment and discipline among young women ages 6 to 12. This program offers a rare and truly special opportunity for young women to perform during pregame and halftime shows for 76,000 Denver Broncos fans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Junior Cheerleaders will participate in monthly clinics taught by the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and have the opportunity to participate in charity and community appearances. JDBC clinics will be held at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on one-to-two Saturdays a month from June through December.

No tryouts are required for the program! The Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders is a team tailored to kids of all ages and ability levels. This is a community program open to young girls with years of experience or girls who are just being exposed to cheerleading and dance.

THUNDER

The Denver Broncos in 2019 will begin their 27th year with Thunder as the club’s live mascot.

The purebred Arabian gelding Thunder displays his impres-sive canter from one end zone to the other following every Broncos touchdown.

Thunder III, provided by Thunder Spirit LLC of Denver, will enter his sixth full season with the Broncos in 2018. Thunder III made his first appearance for Denver in New York/New Jersey during Super Bowl XLVIII.

Thunder II, which served as Denver’s mascot for 10 years (2004-13), still makes occasional non-gameday appearances for the Broncos.

The original Thunder served as the Broncos’ mascot for 11 years (1993-2003) after making his Mile High debut on Sept. 12, 1993, during a Broncos victory over the San Diego Chargers.

Thunder is trained and ridden by Ann Judge of Thunder Spirit LLC. Judge is an accomplished equestrian.

MILES

Popular with all fans and especially children, Miles entertains the Broncos’ faithful at every home game

and has made more than 325 appearances throughout the Denver community each year since being introduced in 2001.

Miles has performed all across Colorado and the world, including appearances at the Chinese New Year’s Parade in Hong Kong, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City and the Pro Bowl in Hawaii and all over the Bay Area for Super Bowl 50. Miles also visited more than 15,000 students in Colorado and Wyoming with his Fuel Up to Play 60 Program.

If you would like to inquire about scheduling Miles for your next event or birthday party, please contact Brad Post in the Broncos’ marketing department at (720) 258-3114 or visit www.denverbroncos.com/Miles.

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The Denver Broncos began a new era in 2001 when they took to the field in their new venue, Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Built adjacent to their previous home of 41 years, Mile High Stadium, the new

stadium features first-class, state-of-the art amenities for the teams and fans alike.With seating capacity set at 76,125, Broncos Stadium at Mile High is one of the largest stadiums in the

National Football League. It includes 1.7 million square feet of space (approximately twice that of Mile High Stadium), providing the ultimate in comfort and convenience—including wider concourses, wider seats, more restrooms, elevators and escalators and full-service accommodations for people with disabilities.

Broncos Stadium at Mile High features 132 luxury suites on two levels as well as 8,800 club seats. It is highlighted by an emphasis on state-of-the-art technology while maintaining the traditional aspects of Mile High Stadium that gave the Broncos a decided home-field advantage over the years. Those features include the close proximity of the seats to the field as well as steel treads and risers that fans utilize to create the same deafening roar that characterized Mile High Stadium.

A $30 million investment in Broncos Stadium at Mile High during the 2013 offseason increased the size of its scoreboard by three times while enhancing all stadium audio/visual elements, suites and concourses.

The stadium was designed and built by Turner/Empire/Alvarado Construction and HNTB Architects in association with Fentress Bradburn Architects and Bertram A. Bruton Architects. Numerous Colorado companies and hundreds of professional designers, engineers and construction tradesmen were involved in the construction of the new state-of-the-art facility.

Construction began during the summer of 1999, and official groundbreaking on the stadium was held on Aug. 17, 1999. The Broncos won the first game ever played in the new stadium, 31-24, over New Orleans on Aug. 25, 2001, in the preseason and won the first regular-season game, 31-20, at the facility on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants on Sept. 10, 2001.

RecoRd at BRoncos stadium at mile HigH94-50 (.653) Regular Season / 6-3 (.667) Postseason

location1701 Bryant Street in Denver, just west of Interstate 25, near downtown

developeR and owneRMetropolitan Football Stadium District

seatingCapacity 76,125(Lower Level-31,950 / Mid Level-19,100 /Upper Level-25,075)

suites/cluB seats132 Luxury Suites on two levels / 8,800 club seats

aReaSite: Approximately 83 acresFootprint: 15.34 acresGross square footage: 1,693,000

aRcHitectHNTB Corporation, in association with Fentress Bradburn Architects and Bertram A. Bruton & Associates

contRactoRTurner Construction, Empire Construction, Alvarado Construction

By tHe numBeRs:• 1,717,000 square feet area• 4,844,000 field man hours• 300,000 cubic yards of excavation• 85,000 cubic yards of concrete (enough to build

the foundations for all the houses in Trinidad, Colo. (pop. 9,900)

• 12,000,000 pounds of reinforced steel• 1,500,000 square feet of wire mesh• 12,000 tons of structural steel• 130,000 bricks• 1,600,000 masonry blocks• 1,000,000 square feet of drywall• 500,000 square feet of sidewalks• 2,100,000 square feet of asphalt paving (equiva-

lent to 16 miles of two-lane highway)• 256 miles of post tensioning cable (enough to

stretch from Trinidad, Colo., to Fort Collins, Colo.)• 35,000 linear feet of curb• 130,000 square feet of curtainwall• 31,000 square feet of suite windows• 200,000 pounds of aluminum• 30,000 square feet of glass• 76,000 square feet of metal panels• 1,500 plumbing fixtures• 25,000 light fixtures• 2,500 tons of cooling

Broncos stadiuM at Mile high Facts

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Broncos stadiuM history

The Denver Broncos played nearly all of their home games for the first 41 seasons of club history in one building. Known since 1969 as Mile High Stadium, the facility opened in 1948 as Bears Stadium

for the Denver Bears of baseball’s old Western League with long range plans to utilize it for football as well. When Denver became a charter member of the American Football League in 1959, the south stands (8,100 seats) and portable east stands (9,616 seats) were added to give a capacity of 34,657 for football. The Broncos began play in 1960.

After Denver voters turned down a stadium bond issue to build an all-purpose metropolitan stadium in 1967, a non-profit group began a fundraising drive with the goal of purchasing the stadium for the city. In February 1968, the group bought the stadium from Rocky Mountain Empire Sports for $1.8 million and presented it to the city of Denver. A 16,000-seat upper deck was immediately constructed over the west stands, raising the capacity to more than 50,000 for the 1968 season. In December 1968, the stadium was renamed Denver Mile High Stadium.

The Broncos posted a home record of 191-109-7 (.634) in 41 seasons of play from 1960-2000. With the exception of two games played at the University of Denver Stadium (1962 and ‘63 home openers; 1-1 record), every Broncos home game was played in the single facility known either as Bears Stadium or Mile High Stadium with the club posting a 190-108-7 (.638) record in the building. The Broncos went 19-40-2 (.328) from 1960-68 in Bears Stadium before posting a 171-68-5 (.711) record from 1969-2000 after the name was changed to Mile High Stadium.

The stadium was filled for every regular-season game from the beginning of the 1970 season through its final season in 2000. The Broncos sold out 237 consecutive regular-season games, and with postseason contests the total reached 250 over the 31-year period.

Expansion of Mile High Stadium, which began in 1975, was completed for the 1977 season to give the Broncos the sev-enth-largest home facility in the league. Denver voters passed a $25 million bond issue in 1974 to expand and improve the stadium from its capacity of 51,706 to 75,100. The stadium held 63,532 for the 1976 season, halfway through the project.

Bringing the stadium to its final capacity of 76,098 in 1986 was the construction of 60 penthouse suites atop the west stands.

One of the unique aspects of Mile High Stadium was its movable east stands. The massive single section, when fully extended, formed a horseshoe configuration for football, and when retracted, was in position for

baseball. The three-tiered struc-ture, measuring 535 feet in length, 135 feet in height and 200 feet in depth, weighed nearly nine million pounds and was moved a distance of 145 feet between the two con-figurations. The move was facili-tated by a process involving a thin layer of water on which the struc-ture moved. Water was pumped onto more than 90,000 square feet of runways and formed a .003-inch sheet upon which the stands rested. Hydraulic rams then pushed the stands forward at the rate of three feet per minute, making the move last somewhere around two hours.

Demolition of Mile High Stadium was completed in March 2002.

Broncos Home Record, 1960-2000(Bears Stadium/Mile High Stadium,

University of Denver Stadium):191-109-7 (.634)

Broncos Record at Bears Stadium/Mile High Stadium:

190-108-7 (.638)19-40-2 (.328) as Bears Stadium, 1960-68

171-68-5 (.711) as Mile High Stadium, 1969-2000

Broncos Record at U. of Denver Stadium1-1 (.500)

First Broncos Game at Bears StadiumOct. 2, 1960

(Denver 31, Oakland 14)

Last Broncos Game at Mile High StadiumDec. 23, 2000

(Denver 38, San Francisco 9)

Fast Facts

The Broncos played their home games at Mile High Stadium from their inception in 1960 until 2000. The facility, built in 1948, was known as Bears Stadium until 1969.

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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES BY DENVER BY OPPONENTStatistic No. Player (Game) No. Player (Game)Rushing Yards . . . . . . . 228 . . . Clinton Portis (Ari., 12/29/02) 259 . . . Jamaal Charles (K.C., 1/3/10)Rushing Touchdowns . . 5 . . . . . Clinton Portis (K.C., 12/7/03) 3 . . . . . 4x, last: R. Matthews (S.D., 1/2/11)Receptions . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . Brandon Marshall (S.D., 9/14/08) 14 . . . . 2x, last J. Blackmon (Jac., 10/13/13)Receiving Yards . . . . . . 226 . . . Demaryius Thomas (Ari., 10/5/14) 190 . . . Justin Blackmon (Jac., 10/13/13)Receiving Touchdowns . .3 . . . . . 4x, last: D. Thomas (Mia., 11/23/14) 3 . . . . . 2x, last: R. Wayne (Ind., 10/29/06)Passing Yards . . . . . . . 499 . . . Jake Plummer (Atl., 10/31/04) 469 . . . Matt Cassel (K.C., 11/14/11)Passing Touchdowns . . 7 . . . . . Peyton Manning (Bal., 9/5/13) 4 . . . . . 4x, last: M. Schaub (Hou., 9/23/12)Passer Rating. . . . . . . . 157.2 . . Peyton Manning (S.F., 10/19/14) 142.4 . . Brett Favre (G.B., 10/29/07)Field Goals Made. . . . . 5 . . . . . Jason Elam (Mia., 10/13/02) 5 . . . . . 2x, last: C. Santos (K.C., 11/15/15)Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . Elvis Dumervil (Cle., 9/20/09) 5 . . . . . K. Mack (Oak., 12/13/15)Interceptions . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . Deltha O’Neal (K.C., 10/7/01) 2 . . . . . 5x, last: B. McDougald (Sea., 9/9/18)

TEAM PERFORMANCES BY DENVER BY OPPONENT Statistic No. Opponent (Date) No. Team (Date)Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 . . . . .Philadelphia (9/29/13) 52 . . . . Oakland (10/24/10)Touchdowns . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . 4x, last: Philadelphia (9/29/13) 8 . . . . . Oakland (10/24/10)Total Net Yards . . . . . . .568 . . . .Arizona (10/5/14) 527 . . . Pittsburgh (11/25/18)Rushing Yards . . . . . . . .270 . . . .Kansas City (12/7/03) 328 . . . Oakland (10/24/10)Rushing Touchdowns . .5 . . . . . .Kansas City (12/7/03) 5 . . . . . Oakland (10/24/10)Passing Yards (Net) . . .499 . . . .Atlanta (10/31/04) 452 . . . Pittsburgh (11/25/18)Passing Touchdowns . .7 . . . . . .Baltimore (9/5/13) 4 . . . . . 3x, last: Kansas City (11/14/10)Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . 2x, last: Minnesota (10/4/15) 7 . . . . . Detroit (10/30/11)Interceptions . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . .New England (10/28/01) 4 . . . . . Kansas City (11/15/15)Fewest Points Allow. . .0 . . . . . .N.Y. Jets (11/20/05) 3 . . . . . 2x, last: San Diego (11/22/09)Fewest Net Yds. Allow. .96 . . . . .San Diego (11/16/03) 186 . . . Washington (11/18/01)Fewest Rush Yds. Allow. .16 . . . . .Kansas City (12/9/07) 14 . . . . Miami (11/2/08)Fewest Pass Yds. Allow. .26 . . . . .Kansas City (12/30/12) 50 . . . . 2x, last: Green Bay (11/1/15)Takeaways . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . 4x, last: Washington (10/27/13) 5 . . . . . 3x, last: San Diego (1/3/16)Fewest Giveaways . . . .0 . . . . . . 28x, last: Pittsburgh (11/25/18) 0 . . . . . 38x, last: Houston (11/4/18)Turnover Ratio . . . . . . .+4 . . . . . 4x, last: Pittsburgh (11/25/18) +5 . . . . Kansas City (11/15/15)

Broncos stats crew

The Denver Broncos’ stats crew, regarded as one of the best in the NFL, is responsible for tracking all statistical information during home games. The nine-man crew has a combined 133 years of expe-rience recording football statistics for the Broncos and is a vital part of the team’s gameday operation.

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single-gaMe records (2001-2018)

Dave EinspahrHead Statistician

36th Year

Curtis HigginsData Entry3rd Year

David PlatiMiscellaneous

40th Year

Joe GruberPassing4th Year

Dan Riley“Catch All”29th Year

Jerry ValdesSpotter/Defense

18th Year

Don NicholsRushing6th Year

Loren LarrabeeAuditor

2nd Year

Jim ConradPress Box P.A.

3rd Year

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Broncos radio network

It’s a Rocky Mountain tradition: KOA NewsRadio and the Denver Broncos. For the 50th consecutive season, Denver’s 50,000-watt station serves as the flagship of the Denver Broncos Radio Network. KOA NewsRadio is heard on both 850 AM and 94.1 FM.

Additionally, KOA NewsRadio’s sister-station, 103.5 The Fox, will simulcast the games along with more than 70 Broncos Radio Network affiliates throughout the West.

Dave Logan, who leads KOA’s broadcast crew as the play-by-play announcer, is in his 23rd full season as voice of the Broncos follow-ing seven years as color analyst on the broadcasts.

A Colorado native and 1971 winner of The Denver Post Gold Helmet Award, he is one of two athletes (along with Dave Winfield) drafted by franchises in Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NFL. Logan chose the latter, starring for the Cleveland Browns from 1976-83 and ascending into the top five of virtually every receiving category in the franchise’s record books. He played his final season in Denver in 1984.

Since then, Logan has brought his love for sports and knowledge of the games to Colorado radio listen-ers. He currently co-hosts a weekday talk show on KOA NewsRadio. He was named 1997 Broadcast Citizen of the Year in Colorado and has been Colorado Sportscaster of the Year three times (1992-93 and ‘98).

Logan also is one of the most accomplished prep football coaches in the country, as he is the only coach in history to lead four different schools to a state title at the highest classification (seven cham-pionships total). He is in his eighth season coaching at Cherry Creek High School, winner of the 2014 Class 5A state championship. He was named the Denver Broncos’ Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year nominee in 2010 and was named a finalist for the national award in 2014, recognizing his integrity, achievement and leadership demonstrated by the winningest coach in NFL history. He was also the recipient of the Denver Athletic Club’s Career Achievement Award in 2012

Rick Lewis joins Logan for his third full season providing color commentary for the Broncos Radio Network. A guest commentator for one game in 2016, Lewis co-hosts a weekday talk show with Logan on KOA NewsRadio, and The Rick Lewis Show (previously The Lewis and Floorwax Show) from 5-10 a.m. each day on 103.5 The Fox. For nearly three decades, Lewis has been one of the top-rated radio personalities in the country and has been awarded Personality of the Year multiple times. He’s an Emmy and Telly award winner for television, and has appeared in major motion pictures, network TV shows, and national commercials.

Lewis’ sports broadcasting experience includes radio and TV play-by-play work for college and high school football, baseball, and basketball, and he previously co-hosted The Truth—a Broncos pregame show—on 103.5 The Fox.

Susie Wargin begins her first season as the sideline reporter for Broncos radio broadcasts. She is a fourth-generation Colorado native. Wargin began her communications career in Fort Collins as a radio intern, while attending Colorado State University. After graduating with a B.A. in Speech Communications from CSU, she pushed buttons for syndicated radio broadcasts. Her dream to be a DJ on the FM dial came true in 1992 when she started weekend overnights at 93.3 KTCL. From there Susie “Rocked the Rockies” at 106.7 KBPI for 9 years and is currently the midday DJ at 103.5 The Fox. While Susie loves music, her passion for sports has been tightly woven into her radio and TV careers: CSU radio football sideline reporter, first full-time female sports reporter for KOA, morning sports anchor at KUSA-TV and the host of specialty shows like the weekly John Elway Show and CSU Coaches Show. Susie has traveled & covered Denver area teams in two Super Bowls, the World Series, Stanley Cup playoffs, Frozen Four and NCAA Bowl games & March Madness. She also covered the 2010 Olympics or KUSA-TV/NBC in Vancouver. Susie is married with two children and enjoys training and competing in running and biking events, as well as spending time with her family.

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Broncos television Partner

KUSA (9News) is the Denver Broncos’ official television partner for the ninth consecutive season in 2019.

Serving as the club’s primary television home, Colorado’s News Leader provides quality Broncos content that brings fans closer to the team. 9News also works in collaboration with the Broncos on various year-round community initiatives.

As the Broncos’ partner television station, the NBC affiliate with the market’s most comprehensive pregame show will carry all five of Denver’s preseason contests.

9News will host a series of weekly Broncos-related programs, including Broncos Game Day Live on Sundays from 9-9:30 a.m., The Broncos Huddle on Wednesdays from 6:30-7 p.m. (re-airs Wednesday night from 10:30-11 p.m. on KTVD-Channel 20), Broncos Sideline Stories with Jim Saccomano on Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. on KTVD (re-airs on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10 a.m. on 9News) and Broncos Tonight on Sundays from 10:30-11 p.m., along with regular content with Broncos President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway, Head Coach Vic Fangio and key players throughout the season.

Broncos Insider Mike Klis and on-air personality Rod Mackey will spearhead 9News’ in-depth, exclusive programming both over the air and digitally on 9News.com to bring Broncos fans up-to-date information about their team.

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Super Bowl LIV February 2, 2020 .............................................Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.Super Bowl LV February 7, 2021 ................................................ Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.Super Bowl LVI February 6, 2022 ................. Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park, Inglewood, Calif.Super Bowl LVII February 5, 2023 ..................................................... State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.Super Bowl LVIII February 4, 2024 ............................................Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans

BRoncos all-time RecoRd on aRtiFicial tuRF Opponent Stadium Reg. Season Postseason Atlanta Falcons Georgia Dome 2-1 Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium 1-3 Buffalo Bills Rich Stadium/Ralph Wilson Stadium 6-8 0-1 Chicago Bears Soldier Field 1-3 Cincinnati Bengals Riverfront Stadium/Paul Brown Stadium 7-5 Dallas Cowboys Texas Stadium/Superdome/Cowboys Stadium 3-2 0-1 Detroit Lions Silverdome/Ford Field 3-3 Houston Oilers Astrodome 3-6 0-1 Indianapolis Colts Hoosier Dome/RCA Dome/Lucas Oil Stadium 4-6 0-2 Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium 9-12 Miami Dolphins Orange Bowl 0-4 Minnesota Vikings Metrodome 3-3 New England Patriots Schaefer Stadium/Gillette Stadium 0-6 0-1 New Orleans Saints Superdome 4-1 New York Giants Giants Stadium/MetLife Stadium 2-3 New York Jets Giants Stadium/MetLife Stadium 4-4 Philadelphia Eagles Veterans Stadium 1-4 Pittsburgh Steelers Three Rivers Stadium 5-4 1-1 San Francisco 49ers Superdome 0-1 St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium 0-0-1 St. Louis Rams Trans World Dome/Edward Jones Dome 0-3 Seattle Seahawks Kingdome/Husky Stadium/ 13-14 0-2 CenturyLink Field/MetLife Stadium Total 71-95-1 (.428) 1-10 (.090)

BRoncos all-time tRaining camp sites 1960-61 Colorado School of Mines .....................................................................Golden, Colo. 1962-64 Colorado State University ......................................................................Fort Collins, Colo. 1965-66 Colorado School of Mines .....................................................................Golden, Colo. 1967-71 Broncos headquarters ...........................................................................Adams County, Colo. 1972-75 California Poly-Pomona .........................................................................Pomona, Calif. 1976-81 Colorado State University ......................................................................Fort Collins, Colo. 1982-2002 University of Northern Colorado ............................................................Greeley, Colo. 2003-18 UCHealth Training Center ......................................................................Englewood, Colo.

Coldest Games Date Game Temp. W.C.Dec. 18, 1983 at Kansas City 0 -30Dec. 17, 2000 at Kansas City 9 -1Dec. 10, 1972 vs. San Diego 9Jan. 12, 2013 vs. Baltimore 13 2Dec. 20, 1981 at Chicago 14Dec. 19, 2004 at Kansas City 15 -1Dec. 28, 2015 vs. Cincinnati 16 7Dec. 3, 2006 vs. Seattle 16 16Dec. 21, 2008 vs. Buffalo 17 7Dec. 31, 2017 vs. Kansas City 17 14Dec. 18, 2016 vs. New England 18 7Dec. 8, 2013 vs. Tennessee 18 11Nov. 28, 2004 vs. Oakland 18 9Nov. 23, 2003 vs. Chicago 18 8Jan. 1, 1978 vs. Oakland 18Dec. 14, 1975 vs. Philadelphia 18

Warmest Games Date Game Temp. Sept. 23, 2001 at Arizona 103Sept. 11, 1983 at Baltimore 99Sept. 9, 1990 at Los Angeles Raiders 94Sept. 16, 2018 vs. Oakland Raiders 92Sept. 19, 2010 vs. Seattle 91Sept. 3, 1995 vs. Buffalo 91Sept. 12, 1993 vs. San Diego 91Oct. 22, 2017 at L.A. Chargers 90Sept. 12, 2010 at Jacksonville 90Sept. 27, 1998 at Washington 90Sept. 1, 1996 vs. N.Y. Jets 90Sept. 3, 1978 vs. Oakland 90Sept. 11, 2005 at Miami 89Oct. 2, 2016 at Tampa Bay 88Sept. 13, 2015 vs. Baltimore 88

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