ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the man who all but single-handedly brought the Denver Broncos to prominence, John Elway will always have a place reserved with the franchise.
It’s just that as of couple weeks ago with the start of the 2023 league year, Elway for the first time in a while no longer holds a formal job position with the Broncos.
As his outside consultant deal was about to expire last month Elway initiated a meeting with Broncos’ first-year owner and CEO Greg Penner. The result was Elway amicably departed from the Broncos in a formal capacity, even if his presence will always loom large upon the franchise. denver broncos crocs
“I’ve enjoyed the relationship with the Broncos for a long, long time,’’ Elway said in an interview Tuesday with 9NEWS. “I told Greg I’d be happy to be a resource for him and help in any way that I can. I just wanted the flexibility. They’re in great hands. I still plan on being around to watch and be a resource for Greg or George (Paton) if I can.’’
After 16 years and five Super Bowl appearances as the Broncos’ Hall of Fame quarterback from 1983-98, Elway became the team’s general manager for 10 years and two more Super Bowl appearances from 2011-2020. He then served one more year as the Broncos’ President of Football Operations in 2021, then served last season as a paid outside consultant to George Paton, the general manager Elway helped hire as his replacement.
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