But the talent surrounding Elway was barely better than average and the 55-10 loss to the 49ers started a downhill slide. The low point came in 1991 when Reeves fired Mike Shanahan, Elway's longtime quarterback coach, offensive coordinator and confidante. More important was that Terrell Davis arrived that same season, giving Elway the running back he'd never had. Still, after a disappointing playoff loss to Jacksonville last season, the Broncos had to get here as a wild-card. My arm isn't as strong, but it's more accurate and I don't run as much.
Experience makes up for a lot of things.
He could do things I could only dream of doing. Instead, he used an offer to play baseball for the New York Yankees' organization as leverage to force a trade. He ended up in Denver. It's better than being that spoiled California kid. We welcome your feedback.