12-26-2019, 10:15 PM
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen died on Thursday night at the age of 75.The Broncos have won three championships and advanced to seven Super Bowls since Bowlen bought the team in 1984. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell noted that success along with the way Bowlen influenced the way the league has been televised by serving as the chair of the league’s Broadcasting Committee.“Pat was driven by the will to succeed and his competitive spirit made him a great leader. We all will greatly miss him and his kindness Royce Freeman Jersey , passion and wisdom. Pat had a deep love for the game of football, the Broncos and the City of Denver. In the 35 years he owned the Broncos, he helped deliver a remarkable 21 winning seasons and seven Super Bowl appearances, including three titles.”“Our league is also better because of Pat’s extraordinary contributions. Committee and the chair of the NFL Broadcasting Committee, Pat played an instrumental role in many facets of our League that benefited fans, players and clubs.”“Pat personified all that’s right about the NFL and is extremely deserving of this summer’s recognition as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We send our deepest condolences to Annabel John Elway Jersey , the Bowlen family and Broncos’ fans in Denver and around the world.”Bowlen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease several years ago and stepped away from his role with the team in 2014. His impact on the game had already been felt in many ways by that point and will continue to be felt for many years to come. Did Demaryius Thomas play his last game as a Bronco today? He thinks that’s a coin flip.Thomas said after the game that he could see it going either way amid talk that he might be shipped out before Tuesday’s trade deadline.“I wish I could tell you, I really don鈥檛 know. Predict? 50-50, 50-50,” Thomas said.Thomas said he tried to put forth a good effort today even though it was weighing on him to know the Broncos are considering trading him.鈥淗ow would you feel at your job [if] your boss, whoever, said they wanted you someplace else?” Thomas said. 鈥淎nd you come into work every day and have to think about it? How would you feel? But I had to do it for my team Womens Joe Flacco Jersey , like it was normal, act like it was normal. It just kept coming up, from left and right . . . I had to think about it. . . . It鈥檒l be interesting to see what happens in next couple days.”The 31-year-old Thomas has two more years left on his contract, although the final season carries a $14 million base salary and it’s likely that he’ll either be cut or agree to a restructured deal in the offseason. The question is whether he’ll be talking about a restructured deal with the Broncos, or some other team.