How many quarterbacks have the Broncos had?
11 different quarterbacks
Since the Broncos last won the Super Bowl and Peyton Manning retired, the team has tried out an extensive list of quarterbacks. From 2016 to 2022, 11 different quarterbacks have played for the Broncos.
Who replaced John Elway?
John Elway is woven into the very fabric of the Denver Broncos and the team’s lore. 9NEWS’ Mike Klis reported on Sunday that Elway will be taking up a new position as an ‘outside consultant’ to the very man who replaced him as general manager only last year, George Paton.
Who was the famous quarterback for the Broncos?
Denver Broncos | Marlin Briscoe, pro football’s first Black starting quarterback for Broncos in 1968, dies at 76.
Who was Broncos QB after Elway?
Most games as starting quarterback
| Name | Period | W |
|---|---|---|
| John Elway | 1983–1998 | 148 |
| Craig Morton | 1977–1982 | 41 |
| Peyton Manning | 2012–2015 | 45 |
| Jake Plummer | 2003–2006 | 39 |
Who was the quarterback for the Denver Broncos in the 80s?
In the offseason, Broncos sent first- and second-round draft picks and backup quarterback Craig Penrose to the New York Jets for quarterback Matt Robinson. Miller and the Broncos gambled that Robinson would be the quarterback of the near- and long-term future.
How many quarterbacks have the Broncos had since John Elway?
Most games as starting quarterback
| Name | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| John Elway | 1983–1998 | 234 |
| Craig Morton | 1977–1982 | 72 |
| Peyton Manning | 2012–2015 | 58 |
| Jake Plummer | 2003–2006 | 59 |
How many quarterbacks have started for the Broncos since Peyton Manning?
11 starting QBs
With 11 starting QBs since Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos hope 12th man Russell Wilson is the charm.
Who is the first string quarterback for the Denver Broncos?
Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater will be the Broncos’ starting quarterback, Head Coach Vic Fangio told his team on Wednesday. Bridgewater, whom the Broncos acquired for a sixth-round pick ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, won the battle over incumbent starter and 2019 second-round pick Drew Lock.
Who was the quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 1970?
Pete Liske
Regular season
| Season(s) | Quarterback(s) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Pete Liske (9) / Chuck Pastrana (3) / Steve Tensi (2) |
| 1971 | Don Horn (9) / Steve Ramsey (5) |
| 1972 | Charley Johnson (9) / Steve Ramsey (5) |
| 1973 | Charley Johnson (14) |
Who originally drafted John Elway?
Baltimore ColtsJohn Albert Elway Jr. / Drafted by team
Who did Tim Tebow replace in Denver?
Tebow began the 2011 season as the Denver Broncos’ backup quarterback, behind Kyle Orton. After the Broncos started 1–3, Tebow replaced Orton at halftime during a home game against the San Diego Chargers in week five.