Comments on: Elway could be in line to own the Broncos, if he has the cash

By: Broncofanatic7

Broncofanatic7 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:37:49 +0000

@maximusprime107
Seriously?? We had our first playoff win in like 6 years last year. He drafted the DROY in Von Miller (albeit an easy pick), got Peyton Freaking Manning to come to the Broncos, and he is doing a bad job?? Sorry I just don’t see it.
Also when you say that we didn’t bring any free agents in to help the defense, does Tracy Porter, Mike Adams, and Drayton Florence not help us out?
I guess you’re just expecting him to get us an all pro team on both sides right?
What about the additions of Jacob Tamme, and Joel Dreesen?
Ty Warren restructing his contract to stay with us?
Those 2 second year safeties have A LOT of upside. Rahim Moore was the #1 safety picked out of last years draft and was also the youngest player to come out of the draft, which is why he needs more time to develop… Quinton Carter has shown a lot of potential by actually starting last year. Derek Wolfe is going to make an impact this year…
The only thing that Elway has done wrong in my book is the trading of Tim Tebow. I understand it would have been a nightmare to have two huge public icons in Manning and Tebow on the team at the same time, but I just think it could have helped him out a bunch. With that being said… it might end up being a great decision.
Do not bash Elway for his decisions in regards to football operations in Denver… I think he’s done a pretty good job so far, and is probably better than the majority of VP’s and GM’s out there.
GO BRONCOS!!

By: changeup39

changeup39 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:54:19 +0000

Elway may have a ton of money, but i dont think he even comes close to having enough to buy an NFL franchise. I mean, seriously…isnt the average team worth almost a billion dollars? The only way I can see this happening is if Bowlen dies and leaves it to him.

By: 49erstim

49erstim — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:58:43 +0000

Yeah…. If he buys them he can change the mascot a little to more resemble himself..oh wait!

By: starfan79

starfan79 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:21:19 +0000

I’ll risk some concussions if it would allow me to OWN a billion dollar business…

By: jimbo75025

jimbo75025 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:06:54 +0000

No offense to Broncos fans intended, but is the franchise really worth a billion? I am also not sure if the stadium is publicly owned or is owned by the team which could make the value higher. While the NFL is the drug du jour with all of the publicity recently and looming potential lawsuits though the burst of the bubble may be coming soon.

By: maximusprime107

maximusprime107 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:21:33 +0000

This is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I don’t know if John has what it takes to call the shots. He did a pretty awful job in the draft this year. He made a big splash going after Manning but the jury is out on that one whether or not it was a good signing, he brought in no other difference makers in free agency for a defense would could really use some with Bailey being another year older, 2 second year safeties, and DJ Williams constantly being suspended. He’ll get a free pass because he is John Elway and he means so much to the city, but I question his GM skills

By: albundy4tds1game

albundy4tds1game — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:09:54 +0000

he could do some chapstick endorsements = rocky mountains + DSL

By: dobberdubinsky

dobberdubinsky — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:09:08 +0000

It’s amazing that idiots like Warren Sapp and Tiki Barber are bankrupt while Elway is considering buying an NFL franchise.

By: nflfollower

nflfollower — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:24:13 +0000

If he can buy the Broncos, this guy did quite well with the cash he made while in the league.

Especially compared to so many of these other guys we hear about who are broke and can’t afford child support or are declaring bankruptcy.

By: jlb10

jlb10 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:23:30 +0000

sure elway sold his dealerships for a boatload but the ex-wifey took 1/2 that.
i think it will depend on 2 things.
1. how does the team do the next 2-3 years. they don’t come close to meeting expectations and he could be getting a pink slip period
2i doubt he will be able to come up with that $$$

By: dcdebacle

dcdebacle — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:53:03 +0000

that business degree from Stanford may come in handy afterall. Elway also owns two upscale restaurants in Denver and still makes plenty of endorsement money. get the necessary dough to buy the team may not be as tough as it seems. most people in the rocky mountain region would gladly take up collections for him, if he falls short.

By: coolbeans59

coolbeans59 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:40:21 +0000

Elway is actually a pretty wealthy guy. In 1997, he sold his auto dealerships for $82.5M.

By: dominicthedonkey

dominicthedonkey — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:26:20 +0000

Good luck with that duck footed, buck tooth a hole