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Quiz about Denver Bronco Players
Quiz about Denver Bronco Players

Denver Bronco Players Trivia Quiz


I will give a brief background on a Denver Bronco, and you tell me who it is. Sounds simple right?

A multiple-choice quiz by thesaint12. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
thesaint12
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
142,355
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
14 / 20
Plays
1914
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Question 1 of 20
1. I am a running back who attended Long Beach State and the University of Georgia. I set a Bronco record in 1999 for most rushing attempts in the postseason, as well as most yards and most touchdowns. I was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXII. And the following year I finished the season with 2008 yards. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. I played for the Broncos from 1975-83 as a wide receiver and special teamer. I attended the University of Minnesota and was drafted by Denver in the 4th round. In 1983, I set a Broncos record for most career punt returns. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. I am a LB who was drafted by the Broncos with their first round pick in 1974 out of Ohio State. I played from 1974 until 1983, and I was a 7 time Pro-Bowler. In 1983, I became the Broncos leading tackler with 2,049 tackles to my credit. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. I was one of the original Broncos, playing from 1960 to 1963. I was a QB who wore #18; one of only two Bronco numbers that had been retired at the time. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. I was drafted as a QB/S by the Broncos in 1975 in the 8th round out of Tulane. I played both cornerback and safety from 1976-1986 for the Broncos. In 1986, I set a Bronco record for interceptions in a career with 44. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. I was a kicker for the Broncos from 1971-1979. I had 150 starts with the Broncos, and I was the all-time leading Bronco scorer up until 1999. I also kicked three field goals for the New York Jets in Super Bowl III. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. I was the Broncos first round pick in 1967. I was a running back out of Syracuse, and became the first pick selected by Denver in the first round to actually sign with the team. A Pro-Bowler in '71, when I retired I was among the top ten rushers in NFL history. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. I was a wide receiver who after playing at San Diego State, came to the Broncos via the Buffalo Bills. I was a two time Pro Bowler and in the AFC Championship game vs. the Raiders in 1978. I caught 5 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. I was drafted as a defensive lineman by the Denver Broncos in 1997 out of Clemson. By 2003, I was a 4 time Pro Bowler and had 51.5 sacks, placing me 7th on the Broncos sack leader list. I have been versatile throughout my career switching from linebacker to defensive lineman in college, and from defensive tackle to defensive end with the Broncos. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. I am a kicker who was drafted out of Hawaii in the 3rd round of the 1993 draft. In 2003, I was the leading scorer in Denver Broncos history with 1193 points. I also held the NFL record for consecutive point after attempts converted with 371 straight. Who am I? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. I was drafted as a CB by the Broncos out of tiny North Dakota State in 1987 in the 12th round. I played 13 seasons in the NFL before retiring after the 1999 season. I was the leading tackler for the Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII vs the Green Bay Packers with 7 total tackles. Who am I? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. I was drafted by the Broncos, in the first round of the 1987 draft, out of the University of Florida. In 1987, I set a Bronco record for best average per catch by a rookie with 20.32 yards per catch. In a losing effort to the Washington Redskins at Super Bowl XXII, I caught a 56 yard TD pass from John Elway on our first offensive play from scrimmage. Who am I?d Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. I am a running back who was drafted out of the University of Miami by the Denver Broncos in 2002 in the second round. I had just helped the University of Miami win the National Championship. I then came to the Broncos and rushed over 1500 yards in my rookie year. My 1872 total yards from scrimmage in 2003 was a Denver Bronco record for a rookie, and I was named AP Rookie of the Year. Who am I? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. I was another of the original Broncos. I played from 1960-1966, coming to Denver from the Chicago Bears where I had played DB. I switched to wide receiver and led the AFL in receptions for 5 out of 6 years. I caught 100 passes in 1961, which was a record for the Broncos for nearly 40 years. I wore number 87. Who am I? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. I was the 15th pick overall in the 1981 draft. I was a DB from USC taken in the first round by the Denver Broncos, for whom I played for 14 seasons. I was known for being a big hitting safety and I made the Pro Bowl six times. I had 30 career interceptions which ranked me 6th in Denver Broncos history. Who am I? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. I played 14 seasons for the Denver Broncos. A linebacker, I was drafted in 1973, out of Louisville. By 1986 I had played 191 games, the second most games of any Bronco in team history. In 1977, I made one of the biggest interceptions in team history. I picked off Bert Jones' pass in a home game against the Baltimore Colts. The interception sealed the game and locked up the first playoff spot ever for the franchise. Who am I? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. I have been a member of the Denver Broncos coaching staff, but I did play for the Broncos. I was one of the lesser know QB's taken in the 1983 draft. Drafted out of Texas A&M in the 8th round, I was a reliable backup to John Elway from 83-91. Who am I? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. I came to the Broncos in a trade with Houston. I had been a star QB at New Mexico State, and we had won the Sun Bowl twice. While I only played for Denver from 1972-1975, I did manage to lead the team to its first winning season in franchise history. In 1973 we went 7-5-2, I made the UPI All-AFC team following the season. Who am I? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. I was a rookie with Denver in 1977, the year the Broncos went to their first Super Bowl. A second round pick out of the University of Michigan, I was a running back who finished the season 3rd on our team in rushing yardage that season. I wore #41, and in Super Bowl XII where we lost to the Dallas Cowboys, I scored the lone Bronco touchdown. I played with Denver from 1977-1983. Who am I? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. I played fullback for the Broncos from 1997-2001 and wore number 29. I was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams out of Illinois, and came to the Broncos via free agency. While my job was to block for Terrell Davis I also showed other skills. I was a quality receiver and I scored two rushing TD's in Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons. Who am I? Hint



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1. I am a running back who attended Long Beach State and the University of Georgia. I set a Bronco record in 1999 for most rushing attempts in the postseason, as well as most yards and most touchdowns. I was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXII. And the following year I finished the season with 2008 yards. Who am I?

Answer: Terrell Davis

In 2001, "TD" became the leading rusher in Bronco history with 7607 yards.
2. I played for the Broncos from 1975-83 as a wide receiver and special teamer. I attended the University of Minnesota and was drafted by Denver in the 4th round. In 1983, I set a Broncos record for most career punt returns. Who am I?

Answer: Rick Upchurch

Upchurch also finished his career with 267 receptions as a WR.
3. I am a LB who was drafted by the Broncos with their first round pick in 1974 out of Ohio State. I played from 1974 until 1983, and I was a 7 time Pro-Bowler. In 1983, I became the Broncos leading tackler with 2,049 tackles to my credit. Who am I?

Answer: Randy Gradishar

Although not known for his speed, Gradishar set a Denver record for the longest interception return for a touchdown. A 93 yarder vs. Cleveland 1980.
4. I was one of the original Broncos, playing from 1960 to 1963. I was a QB who wore #18; one of only two Bronco numbers that had been retired at the time. Who am I?

Answer: Frank Tripucka

Until the 1999-2000 season, Tripucka held the Bronco single game record for passing yards with 447 yards vs Buffalo on 09/15/62.
5. I was drafted as a QB/S by the Broncos in 1975 in the 8th round out of Tulane. I played both cornerback and safety from 1976-1986 for the Broncos. In 1986, I set a Bronco record for interceptions in a career with 44. Who am I?

Answer: Steve Foley

In 1973 while playing QB, Foley led Tulane in both rushing and passing yards, and was voted team MVP. Steve was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
6. I was a kicker for the Broncos from 1971-1979. I had 150 starts with the Broncos, and I was the all-time leading Bronco scorer up until 1999. I also kicked three field goals for the New York Jets in Super Bowl III. Who am I?

Answer: Jim Turner

Turner may be best remembered for his high top black shoes and his touchdown catch vs. the Oakland Raiders in 1977, when the Broncos trounced the defending champs 30-7.
7. I was the Broncos first round pick in 1967. I was a running back out of Syracuse, and became the first pick selected by Denver in the first round to actually sign with the team. A Pro-Bowler in '71, when I retired I was among the top ten rushers in NFL history. Who am I?

Answer: Floyd Little

Floyd's number 44 jersey was the second of only two numbers that had ever been retired by the Denver Broncos franchise at the time.
8. I was a wide receiver who after playing at San Diego State, came to the Broncos via the Buffalo Bills. I was a two time Pro Bowler and in the AFC Championship game vs. the Raiders in 1978. I caught 5 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. Who am I?

Answer: Haven Moses

Haven was part of the "M&M Connection", with former Broncos QB Craig Morton.
9. I was drafted as a defensive lineman by the Denver Broncos in 1997 out of Clemson. By 2003, I was a 4 time Pro Bowler and had 51.5 sacks, placing me 7th on the Broncos sack leader list. I have been versatile throughout my career switching from linebacker to defensive lineman in college, and from defensive tackle to defensive end with the Broncos. Who am I?

Answer: Trevor Pryce

Trevor was on the field for the "Miracle in Michigan", when Colorado beat Michigan on a Hail Mary from Kordell Stewart to Michael Westbrook. Trevor was a LB for the University of Michigan before transferring to Clemson.
10. I am a kicker who was drafted out of Hawaii in the 3rd round of the 1993 draft. In 2003, I was the leading scorer in Denver Broncos history with 1193 points. I also held the NFL record for consecutive point after attempts converted with 371 straight. Who am I?

Answer: Jason Elam

Jason also tied a record for the longest field goal in NFL history with a 63 yarder kicked vs Jacksonville in '98. Elam shared the record with former New Orleans Saint Tom Dempsey.
11. I was drafted as a CB by the Broncos out of tiny North Dakota State in 1987 in the 12th round. I played 13 seasons in the NFL before retiring after the 1999 season. I was the leading tackler for the Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII vs the Green Bay Packers with 7 total tackles. Who am I?

Answer: Tyrone Braxton

Tyrone also recorded an interception in Super Bowl XXXII, as well as a fumble recovery in Super Bowl XXXIII vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
12. I was drafted by the Broncos, in the first round of the 1987 draft, out of the University of Florida. In 1987, I set a Bronco record for best average per catch by a rookie with 20.32 yards per catch. In a losing effort to the Washington Redskins at Super Bowl XXII, I caught a 56 yard TD pass from John Elway on our first offensive play from scrimmage. Who am I?d

Answer: Ricky Nattiel

While at the University of Florida, Ricky has the distinction of beating their arch-rival Florida State all four years he was there. Three of those years were against eventual NFL star Deion Sanders.
13. I am a running back who was drafted out of the University of Miami by the Denver Broncos in 2002 in the second round. I had just helped the University of Miami win the National Championship. I then came to the Broncos and rushed over 1500 yards in my rookie year. My 1872 total yards from scrimmage in 2003 was a Denver Bronco record for a rookie, and I was named AP Rookie of the Year. Who am I?

Answer: Clinton Portis

Willis McGahee, the running back who took over Portis' job at Miami, was quoted on a number of occasions to be happy that Portis was gone. Was this because he would get more playing time? No, he said he was sick of Clinton talking trash to him every day.
14. I was another of the original Broncos. I played from 1960-1966, coming to Denver from the Chicago Bears where I had played DB. I switched to wide receiver and led the AFL in receptions for 5 out of 6 years. I caught 100 passes in 1961, which was a record for the Broncos for nearly 40 years. I wore number 87. Who am I?

Answer: Lionel Taylor

Lionel went on to be an assistant coach with the powerhouse Pittsburgh Steeler teams of the 1970s.
15. I was the 15th pick overall in the 1981 draft. I was a DB from USC taken in the first round by the Denver Broncos, for whom I played for 14 seasons. I was known for being a big hitting safety and I made the Pro Bowl six times. I had 30 career interceptions which ranked me 6th in Denver Broncos history. Who am I?

Answer: Dennis Smith

Dennis played his college ball at the University of Southern California with another big hitting safety who went on to NFL stardom. Former San Fransisco 49er- Ronnie Lott.
16. I played 14 seasons for the Denver Broncos. A linebacker, I was drafted in 1973, out of Louisville. By 1986 I had played 191 games, the second most games of any Bronco in team history. In 1977, I made one of the biggest interceptions in team history. I picked off Bert Jones' pass in a home game against the Baltimore Colts. The interception sealed the game and locked up the first playoff spot ever for the franchise. Who am I?

Answer: Tom Jackson

Always a vocal leader on the field, "TJ" became a well spoken co-host of ESPN's NFL Prime Time.
17. I have been a member of the Denver Broncos coaching staff, but I did play for the Broncos. I was one of the lesser know QB's taken in the 1983 draft. Drafted out of Texas A&M in the 8th round, I was a reliable backup to John Elway from 83-91. Who am I?

Answer: Gary Kubiak

Upon retiring from playing football, Gary coached the running backs at his alma-mater Texas A&M. He then went to San Fransisco and coached the quarterbacks, earning a Super Bowl ring in 94. Going into the 2003-2004 season, Kubiak was in his 9th season as the Broncos offensive coordinator.
18. I came to the Broncos in a trade with Houston. I had been a star QB at New Mexico State, and we had won the Sun Bowl twice. While I only played for Denver from 1972-1975, I did manage to lead the team to its first winning season in franchise history. In 1973 we went 7-5-2, I made the UPI All-AFC team following the season. Who am I?

Answer: Charley Johnson

Charley went on to become the professor and head of the chemical engineering department at New Mexico State.
19. I was a rookie with Denver in 1977, the year the Broncos went to their first Super Bowl. A second round pick out of the University of Michigan, I was a running back who finished the season 3rd on our team in rushing yardage that season. I wore #41, and in Super Bowl XII where we lost to the Dallas Cowboys, I scored the lone Bronco touchdown. I played with Denver from 1977-1983. Who am I?

Answer: Rob Lytle

Rob was involved in one of the most controversial plays in Bronco history. In the AFC Championship game against the Oakland Raiders, the Broncos were nearing the Raider goal line, when Lytle appeared to fumble. The referee ruled he was down by contact and Denver scored on the following play.
20. I played fullback for the Broncos from 1997-2001 and wore number 29. I was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams out of Illinois, and came to the Broncos via free agency. While my job was to block for Terrell Davis I also showed other skills. I was a quality receiver and I scored two rushing TD's in Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons. Who am I?

Answer: Howard Griffith

Howard set the NCAA record for most touchdowns in a single game. He scored 8 touchdowns in 1991 against Southern Illinois.
Source: Author thesaint12

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