My very first competition was at the end of 2005. Honestly, I just looked it up online and tried to find something local, because I had no idea how to do it or where to start. I did Denver's Strongest Man here in Colorado, and I won.
What does it tell you that applications for guns since the shooting are up 41 percent in Colorado, and that our cameras found about 50 people in line at one gun shop yesterday outside Denver?
I've always approached the game, going back to when I got drafted in 2012 to Denver, like I was going to be the starter. That's how you have to prepare, whether you are first string, second string or third string, because you never know when something is going to happen to the guy in front of you.
I have great respect for Greg Knapp, who was my quarterbacks coach in Denver for three years. He taught me so much about playing quarterback in the NFL and made me a better football player.
I could probably stand up and have a press conference and thank 100 guys within that Denver organization, along with all those teammates I played with.
I have nothing but love for my time I spent in Denver, and appreciation, and gratitude.
I had a tremendous four seasons there in Denver, and you know, those are four years that I'll always hold very close to my heart.
If I am ever the starter of the Denver Broncos, I want it to be because I earned it.
I'm very thankful; I'm very appreciative for everything that the Denver Broncos organization has done for me.
Denver is home to me, and to be recognized for my achievements in the sports community here is a great honor.
