Hall of Fame Reactions


 

The Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2021 were announced on Saturday, and among them were a pair of players who spent significant time with the Broncos. These will join the class elected last year, which includes Steve Atwater, as both will be enshrined together this August. 

The first of those with Broncos ties is quarterback Peyton Manning. He's one of the best to ever play the game and was a sure thing to be inducted on the first ballot for the Hall of Fame. He played a total of 17 years, including the last four with the Broncos. He threw for 17,112 yards and 140 TDs in that time, guiding Denver to four straight division titles, two AFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and the Super Bowl 50 title.

Manning became one of my favorite players, and I was excited to see he made the Hall of Fame field. I also thought the way they arranged for him to find out was a really fun moment.

The second player with Broncos ties to make the Hall of Fame was safety John Lynch. Lynch played 15 NFL seasons, including the last four with the Broncos. He made the Pro Bowl each of his four Broncos seasons. In that time he had three interceptions, nine forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and seven sacks. Lynch was also a leader on the field and in the locker room. I loved watching him play and was excited he came to Denver.

In the time since, he's become a great front office guy, helping lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl two seasons ago. I was excited he finally got in as he's been on the ballot a few times.

So with Manning, Lynch and Atwater, this is going to be a special Hall of Fame induction and I can't wait to see it.

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