Denver Broncos Magazine

In 1989, Denver Bronco's quarterback John Elway, a member of the much-heralded quarterback class of 1983, led his underrated Denver team to the Super Bowl, only to suffer a humiliating defeat to the Washington Redskins in front of the whole world. This was the last time the Broncos made an appearance in the big game until 1997, when led by the seemingly ageless John Elway, Denver returned to the Super Bowl. Head coach Mike Shanahan and the rest of the Bronco team made 1997 a personal crusade, steering them to a dozen victories as the NFLs highest scoring team. Unlike 1989, Elway found many able suitors supporting his given talent; offensively Denver threatened from every corner, from the deep threat of Rod Smith to the unstoppable, ubiquitous running of Terrell Davis (eventual Super Bowl MVP). Defensively the rugged belligerence of Neil Smith and Steve Atwater dictated a pass rush orientated defense that dominated all opposition. This memorable video traces the fate of the Denver team from the opening day to their unlikely victory over the heavily favored Green Bay Packers. Sound bites from the huddle and the locker room bring you closer to the heart and soul of the Broncos, creating a touch of humanity and empathy to each special moment, ultimately leading you to salute all these Mile High warriors for what they achieved in 1997. --Jeremy Storey

John Elway autographed (Denver Broncos) Sports Illustrated Magazine. This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from AW Authentic.

After waiting out the NFL labor dispute between the owners and players Athlon Sports� 2011 Pro Football Annual arrives with post-lockout team previews and the most current coverage on the market. We review the impact and implications of the 130-day lockout in �Labor Peace: What It Means� take a look at this season�s top storylines in �5 Things to Watch� and go out on a limb with our �5 Bold Predictions.� Speaking of bold we explore the possibility of TV�s favorite quarterback being treated differently than his peers asking the unthinkable: �Is Peyton Manning Overrated?��Extra Points� takes a look at the lighter side of football � covering everything from Ndamukong Suh�s failure as a field goal kicker to the Dallas Cowboys inability to buy (and maintain) a domain name.As always the 2011 edition features depth charts schedules and team-by-team previews from beat writers nationwide along with stats college and pro fantasy football insight analysis from the 2011 NFL Draft and a look back at the 2001 NFL Draft.Athlon Sports� Pro Football Annual is the most up-to-date and comprehensive preview available today. Order your copy now!