1992 record: 8-8, third in AFC West.
Coach: Wade Phillips.
Record with team: First year as head coach.
Top players: QB John Elway (2,242 passing, 10 TDs, 17 ints), WR Vance Johnson (24 catches), TE Shannon Sharpe (53 catches, 2 TDs), C Keith Kartz, LB Simon Fletcher, LB Karl Mecklenburg, LB Mike Croel, S Steve Atwater, S Dennis Smith.
Top newcomers: RBs Rod Bernstine, Robert Delpino, Glyn Milburn, T Don Maggs, G Brian Habib, DE Dan Williams, LB Dave Wyman, K Jason Elam.
Key stat: Broncos went 0-4 when Elway was injured.
Extra points: Elway simply cannot miss any time if the Broncos are going to be competitive. A more wide-open offense should utilize his talents and put less pressure on average wide receivers and offensive line. Bernstine is a key acquistion. Williams gives Denver a force on the defensive line, making talented linebackers and defensive backs even better.
’93 schedule
Sept. 5 at New York JetsWL noon
Sept. 12 San DiegoWL 3 p.m.
Sept. 20 at Kansas CityWL 8 p.m.
Sept. 26 Open date
Oct. 3 IndianapolisWL 3 p.m.
Oct. 10 at Green BayWL 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 18 Los Angeles RaidersWL 8 p.m.
Oct. 24 Open date
Oct. 31 SeattleWL 3 p.m.
Nov. 7 at ClevelandWL noon
Nov. 14 MinnesotaWL 3 p.m.
Nov. 21 PittsburghWL 3 p.m.
Nov. 28 at SeattleWL 3 p.m.
Dec. 5 at San DiegoWL 3 p.m.
Dec. 12 Kansas CityWL 3 p.m.
Dec. 18 at BEARSWL 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 26 Tampa BayWL 3 p.m.
Jan. 2 at Los Angeles RaidersWL 3 p.m.
