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Very few QBs can say they’re great at every aspect. Arm Strength, Accuracy, Athleticism, Football IQ...he’s one of those few.
He's the goat 🐐
Marino has those attributes, except for scrambling
@@devioushenry_ Dan was ahead of his time..
Quickest release ever
lol....
@@devioushenry_ never showed em im a super bowl tho lmao‼️
I'm 40 years old and what I will always remember about Elway was his cannon! In some way, he was the precursor guy that could scramble out of the pocket and throw a 50-yard bomb on point similar to what many QB's like Mahomes or Watson are doing today.
No doubt John was a Super Star & he breathed new life into the Broncos along w/back to back Super Bowls which meant so much to him & his family, Mr. Bowlen & family & the FANS!! I cried for days when he stopped playing but understood why. He's a class act to be remembered by so many fans. No one has ever had more heart stopping moments in the NFL than John, the fans, & our beloved Broncos!!
"That's not an ARM, that's a GUN"... Gives me goosebumps
? u need to get out more.
@@FastDuDeJiunn STFU
Hey could have led any comeback he didn't care what the situation was he was about scoring no matter what I go back to the DRIVE against Cleveland Bernie kosar had that game until Ernest bynaer gave them another chance he had a gun on him
He through that across his body that's a no no
"Thats not an arm that's a gun!" Great way to describe Elway's throwing prowess.
Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ❤
Gosh, The 80s had Elway, Montana and Morino. What an era.
Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
Warren Moon, Doug Williams,Randall Cunningham, Jim McMahon, Jim Everett, Boomer Essaison, Phil Simms.
marino = 0 rings
elway minus davis = 0 rings
montana minus rice = 0 rings
eli = 2 rings. eli GOAT
Jim Kelly
Warren Moon
@@dociebiemowie915
leaf > jim kelly > moon
It's amazing how that 1983 comeback against the Colts has slipped under the radar in NFL history. Down by 19 points with 10 minutes left against the team that you refused to play for, and you go on and lead that comeback as a rookie. Incredible stuff
Help me out, here--why did Elway hate Baltimore? Did he despise the Irsays as much as we Baltimoreans do now?
@@CharlesUrban He didn't want to play for a team that had only won 3 games in 2 years.
@@CharlesUrban and they were an expansion team too
@@CharlesUrban
It actually had more to do with head coach Frank Kush.
@@CharlesUrban It was largely because of the organizational structure being toxic, and HC Frank Kush being a particularly disliked coach by Jack Elway, his father.
This is 23 and a half minutes of pure joy. It could be three times as long and it still wouldn't be long enough to show all of Elway's greatness.
Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ❤
John Elway is why I fell in love with football. He was my hero as a kid! Im still a Bronco fan and will be til I die! I cried like a chic when we finally won the superbowl. I imagine all true Elway and Bronco fans did!! I miss him and MJ so much.
#proud
#notashamed
U got that right!!! He got all the fans to start jumping & screaming & crying, hugging, & laughing all in one game!!! He's been my Hero & my dreams came true when I was finally able to see John & the Broncos live & in action many times.. I love what he brought to the Broncos b/c every one was SO HAPPY when the Broncos FINALLY got to see what a great team they became w/John & Mr. Bowlen leading the way. I loved every second of their games!! RIP Mr. Bowlen. U R missed & so loved by so many.
Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
His throwing motion is insanely quick, I've rarely seen such a fast yet accurate motion. John Elway truly one of a kind.
He was a pitcher in HS. You can tell by his throwing motion and power in his throws. Alot of QBs now have baseball backgrounds. Zach Wilson, Russell Wilson, Mahomes, Stafford, etc.
@@dewanewelch1744 even those guys you just named don’t have the speed releasing the football that elway had. He broke peoples fingers on a regular basis in practice, routinely threw the ball over 60mph all game long. There’s never been a qb like him
@@jamesschenck3001 only person I know that had his throwing power and velocity on their throws like him is Farve.
@@dewanewelch1744 Marino
Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ❤
Man I wish there was a place to go and rewatch all of these games. NFL needs to open up their video library and let us relive the history!
😂😂
@@GORILLA_PIMP what's so funny? I agree with him I love nfl history and if they did that it would be awesome, nfl throwback helps me go to sleep listening to old classics
People like Pat Mahomes grew up watching this man’s highlights. Ahead of his time this man was. I got to see him crush New England in 98 as the first and only football game I went to. I’ll never forget it
Elway is proof that even when you’re old, determination keeps you young.
So is Brady
@@terrylouis9183 cant deny that!
Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord, and believe in your heart that God raises him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ❤
Always heard of Elway, but his ability to escape and complete passes like that has to be before it's time. We act as if elusive QB's that can pass outside of the pocket accurately is something new. Has to be the most versatile QB of all time
It's such a different era that Elway was playing in. In the contemporary game favoring quarterbacks, he'd have a 5,500-yard passing season, maybe multiple. In his prime, he was everything we see in Mahomes. Incomparable talent. Even at 38 in that final game, he launches a rocket 50 yards through the air on a rope to Rod Smith. Wouldn't have rather grown up in any other era of football, cheering for any other player. Broncos football will never be more exciting than it was with #7.
that's dumb logic. by that rationale Dan Marino would have 6500. and throw 60 TDs. Elways career best were much lower than Dan's
@@vulcanraven9701lol Turtle Marino😂😂😂 The overrated loser
Lifelong Browns fans here, Elway broke our hearts so many times while growing up but I got to admit I was rooting for him when he won thoes 2 superbowls and I'm going to give credit where it's due, he was the best Q.B I ever saw and that's covering a lot of ground.
Over young Marino? 😁
It's a shame they didn't win one in the old uniforms. Forgot how great they looked.
We are cursed in those orange uniforms. At least in the SB. I do miss them tho.
@@cameleyez yep, 0-4 in Orange, 1-0 in Navy blue, and 2-1 in white. And all four of the orange clad games were total destruction lol. The Jags debacle ended the Orange D uniforms, and I hate the Jags to this day 😆
@@GrassValleyGreg wasn’t it 2-0 in white?
@@footballfanatic5060 Broncos in white beat the Falcons and Panthers and lost to the Giants.
@@GrassValleyGreg as a Steelers fan I hate the jags too🙄
I was really happy when he took home 2 Super Bowl titles with Terrell Davis at the tail end of his career. Truly one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time
I kept the newspaper for the 1st SB win for like a decade after, I think I still have it in storage somewhere lol
To bad he lost so many others
@@mcadamshub7351 No AFC team won the Super Bowl during that Era, and the first one to do so after over a decade of AFC teams losing was, The Broncos. So, bug off.
@Hector Rodriguez You go here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Super_Bowl_champions
It goes from 85 all the way to 1998 before the AFC won another one.
@Hector Rodriguez I know that. That was my point when someone said Elway lost more than he won. My point was, so did every other AFC team, and they lost big. That was my point.
The way the ball flies out of his hand, Favre as well, is so impressive to see.
My all-time favorite player. I was fortunate enough to attend both games @ Cincinnati that are featured in this video. 1996 & 1998.
No matter what people say John Elway has the most talent any NFL QB has ever had the way he could throw the ball across the field the way he did maybe one or 2 other quarterbacks in history can do that. He is hands down the most talented QB to ever play the game. #ElwayNumber1
You just tend to forget how much traffic seemed to always be in the pocket and how that pocket always seemed to be closing around him in those early years.
It wasn't the distance of his passes that blew me away the first time I watched him live... It was the velocity of those passes. They seemed to still be whistling 40-50 yards down the field.
LOL. And don't forget the accuracy too! His receivers were great too. I miss all of them. His body took a LOT of bad hits too. No doubt he loved the Broncos & he loved playing in Denver. I could watch his vids all day long every day! He was so exciting!
He knew when to say when and left on his terms. Thank you John for those exciting days.
John Elway is my third favorite all-time great quarterback ever he was the reason for the Drive and my favorite play is in the Super Bowl he ran to get the first to get a first and goal
3:12 he took a mini skip and launch that thang 60 yards with velocity. Most quarterbacks would have to wind up with 3 steps. That arm was special even till this day it holds up.
And on a twisted ankle.
What a quick arm this guy has👏👏👌
John Elway is just one of the greatest legends as a QBs man I loved seeing him play :)
I’ve seen a lot of lists of top QB’s to ever play. I never agree with too many of them. This man is one of the best, most determined athletes to ever play in pro sports. He is the reason I became a Broncos fan. He’s number one on my list.
Was born in 97 never seen Elway play but thank you nfl highlights for making my night just order me a jersey tonight
Elway, Marino, Montana playing in today's rules lol. These guys will still be on top the list
That first throw to Sharpe is one of the top 5 throws I have ever seen. This guy had the strongest arm ever. He probably could throw the ball through a 5 feet feet thick wall
This was the best, most engaging career compilation I've seen for John. I also really appreciate the avoidance of any discussion of who he was off the field.
He is the best , he had everything. Thanks for everything. You are simply the best!
Went to my first home game back when Deberg was under center. Born and and raised Orange and Blue. Seeing this was very cool. Alot of memories in the old Mile High. It also reminds me of how many other Broncos are so deserving of the HOF.
My favorite player of all time the Duke it was an honor to watch you play this beautiful game sir
Was there for all those years !! What a great !! 👍👏🏈
Finally after so many years. It finally happened! Just a day before my momma's bday, she's also a broncos fan!
I was a big Brett Favre fan as a kid so I was not rooting for Elway in the 97’ Super Bowl but as I got older I recognized his talent. He had a CANNON
That first play is the smoothest shit that’s ever been done on a football field
One of the all time greats! What a legend #ForeverABronco
Very very few QBs from the 80s 90s that could play and dominate in any era. Not too many QBs ever with the complete package of arm strength the size and mobility deep down field accuracy. John Elway passes the eye test you can’t say that to QBs with bloated stats! Five time SB appearances Two time Champ 14-7 Playoffs 148-82 career top 5 ever!
AGREED! When Elway retired he was the winningest QB in regular season history and had the most QB starts in Super Bowl history. Not to mention the two SB rings and SB MVP in his final game.
As of now, Elway is Still the only QB to take two different head coaches to two or moRe SB appearances- though Brady has a shot at matching that for as long as he sticks around haha.
But Elway was a badass. There is just no question.
Biggest explosive QB ever
I’m not a Broncos fan but I always remember John becoming a helicopter in that 97 Super Bowl. It wasn’t even for a TD but it shifted the momentum. You can tell he really wanted that chip.
Thank you nfl throwback for doing my favorite nfl quarterback of all time shout out to you guys
John elway is a BIG Legend
One of the best QBs to ever do it
I remember how effortless Elway threw the football 70+ yards he was definitely a special QB to watch I’m glad at the end he was able to win 2 Super Bowls. On another note it’s pretty cool seeing him throwing TD’s to Shannon Sharpe. 😃
He has 5 Super Bowl appearance second most for a QB in NFL History behind Brady with 9 Super Bowl appearance.
Elway is one of the old school stars who would dominate in today’s game more than he did back when he played. He had all the tools and a great competitive drive.
My boy nieko was a die hard fan of the broncos. Miss those high school days
My favorite QB of all-time.
John will never get the respect on how good of a quarterback he actually was..
I'm proud to say that he won more games when he retired 148 by the time that was an NFL record.
Respect?? Elway is vastly overrated, historically.
Nobody better, he was a perfect mix
Andrew luck should of been the next Elway
Awesome to watch and remember, Elway so great to watch!
I love these videos, your style of highlights is like nobody else. Would love to see Joe Namath or Jim Kelly highlights
I was 7 years old when I became an Elway fan. That was the 1990 season and the first time I watched the NFL. Oh, how those football days are missed.
Thanks for making this.
El mejor de todos los tiempos!
Absolutely greatness
My childhood growing up love this guy
You look at this and you can truly realise how much the quarterback position has changed. His game numbers, until later in his career, today would barely reach a highlight reel. His MVP year he wouldn’t even have been an honourable mention today but back then it was amazing.
League rules were different back then.
Prime Elway in today's league with these soft rules throws for 60 touchdowns and 6000 yds, it's apples to oranges trying to compare a qb in this pass happy Era with the entire rule book designed to give these qbs ridiculous numbers. Throw any of these modern "elite" qbs in that Era and you get 16 touchdowns and 18 picks and 2376 yds passing, maybe.
@@israelromero728 you sound like a fool. Elways peak was 26 TD or so... Marino threw 48! So next you're gonna say Dan throws 80 TD?
@@vulcanraven9701 your mama
His 19 td 12 int MVP season was not amazing. Even for back then. Joe Theismann and Boomer Esiason had vastly more impressive MVP seasons.
This not hard to say. John Elway never forget you. Thank you.
Coming from a Raiders fan. I'm glad I was able to watch his career. In my book, he was not just a great QB but, the most exciting QB ever.
His Helicopter Play in SuperBowl 32 iconic moment NFL History.
4:09 I swear that kick missed lol
lol I thought it was just me
I swear it missed too lol
He made it but magnets
Conspiracies love em lmao 🤣
most talented nfl player ever
He is A legendary 🧡💙
Notice how his best statistical seasons happened at the tail end of his career, when he had Sharpe, Smith, and McCaffrey to throw the ball to. Imagine if he had them during the late '80s and early '90s. He'd be putting up Aaron Rodgers-type of numbers.
Probably not considering the era. Average qbs these days are putting up more efficient numbers simply because of the way football is played now. It's why numbers and stats are never really a good way to indicate who is better in different pointe in history.
3200 to 3500 yes a season back then was tops in league. Offense was still built around running the ball and defense, only team like today's offense was Miami maybe San Diego and both defenses got shredded every week because they were on field so much.
@@dmichael1172 now quarterbacks roll out of bed and throw for 4000 yards people forget
The interesting thing is that he might have thrown more touchdowns to more different & in some cases e unknown receivers than many of his peers.
Excelente, awesome, good job.
Legend.
You gave her hell, sir. MILE HIGH SALUTE!!❤
Great memoris🏆🥇🏉
I'm a packers fan and he is the main reason I don't get more mad about losing that 97 super bowl and went from my packers going back to back to him beating us and the falcons the next year to achieve himself 2 super bowls.... much respect 🙏
I still remember the Vortex commercials he did when I was a kid and he was probably biggest reason I got into NFL football. I love CFB, but the NFL back then was special, too.
Those Broncos Unis are so much Doper and the helmets are fresh Da def son
LOVE THE BRONCOS!! SINCE 1983!!
The #1 Captain Comeback!
The comeback king, I watched him, being a Chiefs fan, and he would really chap the Chief's & Raider's hide, big time in the 4th quarters.
I seen him do it too many times. :D
One of my favorite players of all time
Damn I actually shed a tear.
I always carried the entire team and got to three Super Bowls, but it takes more than one player to win. Once he got some help around him and some better coaching for the entire team, then it was Super Bowl time. I'm glad he got a couple of them.
Elway has the most beautiful cannon!!!
I’m a huge Raiders fan but I have to tip my hat to the legend that is John Elway. What a superstar quarterback he was in every way and that arm of his was an absolute cannon. Enjoy your retirement sir.
Feel better soon JE
Watching a young elway, reminds me of the mahomes kid in kc. JS
That first play was nastyyyyyyy
That's not an arm that's a gun...John Elway was ahead of his time. His playing style with the mobility and strong arm deep downfield accuracy holds well into today. Just look at all the QBs with his playing style that came after him like Farve, Rodgers, Mahomes maybe even Josh Allen. Those days with the very Tall and no mobility standing QBs are over. Defenses are just getting way too fast.
They're not over
It's no coincidence when guys are running down the sideline free that elway checks into the right play
I’m a broncos fan I was born in 02. Watching these highlights got me thinking that Patrick mahomes is really John Elway 2.0. The resemblance is crazy watching Elway scramble in the pocket and make throws across his body
Mahomes couldnt hold Elways Jockstrap. A 3rd of Mahomes' TD passes are shovel passes to Kelce.
Elway was so good he took the broncos to the superbowl multiple times when they had no business even being there and it showed, they were just destroyed in his first 3 super bowls. Elway willed his team to the big game on skill and grit alone but they didn’t have the total team talent to win until they got him a lot of help on defense and offense. Especially when Terrell Davis just showed up and was basically a Demi god playing as a running back and having John Elway as his quarterback was an amazing 1-2 punch. I love the Denver broncos and Elway, Davis, sharpe, Rod Smith, Ed Mccaffery, Jason Elam and Steve Atwater just to name a few. Gooo Broncos!!!
Two double uploads in one week! 🤩
Elway the king.
Maaannn look at that GOAT 👍🔥❤
The Helicopter is the greatest NFL play of all time. Because you can’t find a better image of what the desire and determination to be a champion than that.
His accuracy ,arm strength ECT Jesus
Those receivers though, wow.
best arm i’ve ever seen
4:24 effortlessly a right handed going to the left
The superman dive in 97 super bowl still gives me nipple chills.
LOVED Elway....
I started playing after seeing the '85 Bears and McMahon was my role model but EVERY QB in those days were AMAZING.
Nowadays it just looks like College football because they're all so young so I don't even watch anymore....
Thank you for making this 🙏
Must have taken Hours and Hours of going through footage 👍
In terms of athleticism and insane arm talent, Elway was essentially Mahomes before Mahomes. The man had a howitzer attached to his right shoulder. They got smashed in those first three Super Bowls, but Elway carried those teams there. As number 1 overall pick quarterbacks go, I'd argue only Peyton Manning was more accomplished.
Uh... Troy Aikman?
@@starboyseven752 I honestly forget that Aikman was a first overall pick. In terms of championship success, I'll give you the three Super Bowl wins and it probably would've been five if Jerry Jones didn't fire Jimmy Johnson. I'd still argue Elway and Manning did more.
@@melvinshine9841 yeah ur right. I think Elway was better, and then Manning (only bc with his supporting cast he should have won more superbowls), then Aikman.
Omg that arm
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