John Elway's Tough & Resilient Career Highlights! | NFL Legends

[@worldtree2027]

Very few QBs can say they’re great at every aspect. Arm Strength, Accuracy, Athleticism, Football IQ...he’s one of those few.

[@quintonwilson3127]

He's the goat 🐐

[@devioushenry_]

Marino has those attributes, except for scrambling

[@quintonwilson3127]

@@devioushenry_ Dan was ahead of his time.. Quickest release ever

[@chrisnoecker5287]

lol....

[@kanodunk1719]

@@devioushenry_ never showed em im a super bowl tho lmao‼️

[@tinakover385]

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.

[@caidendaniel24]

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 ❤

[@WallTrapMedia]

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.

[@wildwoman8310]

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!!

[@upshotMusicTV]

"That's not an ARM, that's a GUN"... Gives me goosebumps

[@FastDuDeJiunn]

? u need to get out more.

[@JaredMaxwell904]

@@FastDuDeJiunn STFU

[@troydixon3396]

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

[@troydixon3396]

He through that across his body that's a no no

[@WILLNOTCOMPLY72]

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

[@wildwoman8310]

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.

[@caidendaniel24]

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

[@OfficialJaguarGator9]

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

[@CharlesUrban]

Help me out, here--why did Elway hate Baltimore? Did he despise the Irsays as much as we Baltimoreans do now?

[@dmichael1172]

@@CharlesUrban He didn't want to play for a team that had only won 3 games in 2 years.

[@KevonDaDon]

@@CharlesUrban and they were an expansion team too

[@lzv6990]

@@CharlesUrban It actually had more to do with head coach Frank Kush.

[@americankulak2294]

@@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.

[@omarfigueroa188]

"Thats not an arm that's a gun!" Great way to describe Elway's throwing prowess.

[@caidendaniel24]

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 ❤

[@calvinronis556]

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]

😂😂

[@ericpackers1700]

@@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

[@b.h.c.3219]

His throwing motion is insanely quick, I've rarely seen such a fast yet accurate motion. John Elway truly one of a kind.

[@dewanewelch1744]

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.

[@jamesschenck3001]

@@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

[@dewanewelch1744]

@@jamesschenck3001 only person I know that had his throwing power and velocity on their throws like him is Farve.

[@Yeomannn]

@@dewanewelch1744 Marino

[@caidendaniel24]

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 ❤

[@GAPSYO3O1]

Elway is proof that even when you’re old, determination keeps you young.

[@terrylouis9183]

So is Brady

[@GAPSYO3O1]

@@terrylouis9183 cant deny that!

[@caidendaniel24]

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 ❤

[@LiminalMan777]

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

[@sports3117]

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

[@sjsouljah7368]

I kept the newspaper for the 1st SB win for like a decade after, I think I still have it in storage somewhere lol

[@mcadamshub7351]

To bad he lost so many others

[@forevertj]

@@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.

[@forevertj]

@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.

[@forevertj]

@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.

[@sthembisoxulu9960]

Gosh, The 80s had Elway, Montana and Morino. What an era.

[@caidendaniel24]

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

[@antoniomitchell1883]

Warren Moon, Doug Williams,Randall Cunningham, Jim McMahon, Jim Everett, Boomer Essaison, Phil Simms.

[@ronartest7748]

marino = 0 rings elway minus davis = 0 rings montana minus rice = 0 rings eli = 2 rings. eli GOAT

[@dociebiemowie915]

Jim Kelly Warren Moon

[@ronartest7748]

@@dociebiemowie915 leaf > jim kelly > moon

[@30907bng]

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.

[@HiNRGboy]

Over young Marino? 😁

[@JonRakos]

It's a shame they didn't win one in the old uniforms. Forgot how great they looked.

[@cameleyez]

We are cursed in those orange uniforms. At least in the SB. I do miss them tho.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

@@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 😆

[@footballfanatic5060]

@@GrassValleyGreg wasn’t it 2-0 in white?

[@GrassValleyGreg]

@@footballfanatic5060 Broncos in white beat the Falcons and Panthers and lost to the Giants.

[@lakernation26]

@@GrassValleyGreg as a Steelers fan I hate the jags too🙄

[@storm7617]

The way the ball flies out of his hand, Favre as well, is so impressive to see.

[@mj_knudson.4593]

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

[@jeremy3drobinson]

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.

[@uselessidguy331]

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.

[@vulcanraven9701]

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

[@sodica81]

​@@vulcanraven9701lol Turtle Marino😂😂😂 The overrated loser

[@kingcharlesparody]

@@vulcanraven9701Dan Marino actually would lmao

[@barrybach3685]

My all-time favorite player. I was fortunate enough to attend both games @ Cincinnati that are featured in this video. 1996 & 1998.

[@truthbtold8040]

He knew when to say when and left on his terms. Thank you John for those exciting days.

[@calebashford1686]

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

[@FelipeRubio85]

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. 😃

[@michaelmiller9870]

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.

[@jaxxja3814]

John Elway is just one of the greatest legends as a QBs man I loved seeing him play :)

[@speedyeagle2.25]

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

[@dontaviansmallwood7889]

Was born in 97 never seen Elway play but thank you nfl highlights for making my night just order me a jersey tonight

[@jafs2928]

He is the best , he had everything. Thanks for everything. You are simply the best!

[@isadorealire5722]

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.

[@wildwoman8310]

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!

[@chgyrdguo2036]

Elway, Marino, Montana playing in today's rules lol. These guys will still be on top the list

[@erikpuka2627]

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

[@aloyrbfyyt1054]

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.

[@lzv6990]

And on a twisted ankle.

[@rickallen3278]

Awesome to watch and remember, Elway so great to watch!

[@James-xt5cc]

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.

[@ST69]

It’s crazy to me because when the greatest qbs ever get brought up people sleep on John elway but before Brady and mahomes existed in the modern day John was the best and honestly still might be . No one did more with less and his arm was absolutely ridiculous. This was awesome to watch

[@setaside2]

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.

[@logicaldude3611]

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.

[@nwngenisys8969]

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

[@rudemaestas105]

My favorite player of all time the Duke it was an honor to watch you play this beautiful game sir

[@nogames8982]

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.

[@devinewynder5443]

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.

[@Prince-uf1lz]

What a quick arm this guy has👏👏👌

[@lauraladner1651]

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!!!

[@quintonwilson3127]

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.

[@aaronjackson9385]

Respect?? Elway is vastly overrated, historically.

[@RRW276]

My god, his arm strength was truly something. Those back to back SB’s he gave us his last two years was some of the greatest ball I’ve seen before or since. True NFL!

[@terryallen5328]

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.

[@hfyybchy2354]

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!

[@GrassValleyGreg]

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.

[@scbroncosfan84]

One of the all time greats! What a legend #ForeverABronco

[@bananadude0696]

That first play is the smoothest shit that’s ever been done on a football field

[@khristianpeel7165]

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

[@pgraiders272]

Finally after so many years. It finally happened! Just a day before my momma's bday, she's also a broncos fan!

[@MikeKelsoJr]

Was there for all those years !! What a great !! 👍👏🏈

[@kevinwebster7868]

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.

[@flaper41]

League rules were different back then.

[@israelromero728]

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.

[@vulcanraven9701]

@@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?

[@israelromero728]

@@vulcanraven9701 your mama

[@aaronjackson9385]

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.

[@luisfelipegonzalez6457]

Elway the great! when 37 was being very old for the sport

[@changhongyi2318]

Nobody better, he was a perfect mix

[@ericpackers1700]

Andrew luck should of been the next Elway

[@encycl07pedia-]

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.

[@Roger-zx1uu]

Absolutely greatness

[@leftylongshorts6906]

People don't give him enough credit because of those bad superbowl loses.. but the reason why the Broncos got there is because of him.

[@Djrexda1]

I find it more impressive than anything, I mean Marino only made it to one in the early 80s and ain’t sniff it since that, meanwhile Elway made it in two different decades (Although Elway was very fortunate for his help for the back-half of his career)

[@randyrandycontent]

John elway is a BIG Legend

[@christophervillarreal3292]

Thank you nfl throwback for doing my favorite nfl quarterback of all time shout out to you guys

[@ericpackers1700]

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 🙏

[@edwardoutlawjr8154]

My favorite QB of all-time.

[@georgeidan5414]

One of the best QBs to ever do it

[@just_2swift]

My boy nieko was a die hard fan of the broncos. Miss those high school days

[@ExchantedGammerPro]

He has 5 Super Bowl appearance second most for a QB in NFL History behind Brady with 9 Super Bowl appearance.

[@libertatumautmori4506]

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.

[@hollywoodpotato5289]

Put Elway in San Francisco and they still win their super bowls. Put Montana in Denver and Montana lasts two seasons and eats his meals out of a straw. Elway is the GREATEST QUARTERBACK EVER

[@ellt.7159]

It's Elway no one has a gun like him.. Broncos Country

[@redmondisaiah16]

Elway has the most beautiful cannon!!!

[@jimmyrants4342]

Elway, the greatest quarterback ever. I mean ever.

[@Bouncing22]

Toughest QB ever. He’s still the greatest in my opinion.

[@craigmilazzo4430]

This not hard to say. John Elway never forget you. Thank you.

[@SanDzFit]

Honestly, if Elway isn’t in your top five then you need to re-evaluate your list. The man had arguably the best arm in the game and carried the Broncos for years.

[@faamanatugalelea2415]

Biggest explosive QB ever

[@tyreepowell8367]

John Elway 1x NFL MVP 1x Walter Payton Man Of The Year 1x Super Bowl MVP 2x Super Bowl Champion 9x Pro Bowler!

[@ModernCowboy78]

Mahomes is the modern-day version of Elway

[@fbistatmajor5918]

most talented nfl player ever

[@Vjl5280]

If Elway played in todays game he’d be a better Mahomes.

[@cyrillesu]

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.

[@jnkjnk-ye2gu]

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.

[@dmichael1172]

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.

[@ericpackers1700]

@@dmichael1172 now quarterbacks roll out of bed and throw for 4000 yards people forget

[@stevemikel4966]

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.

[@Michael30786]

His Helicopter Play in SuperBowl 32 iconic moment NFL History.

[@TuanVan-ne1fg]

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.

[@Yeomannn]

They're not over

[@brandonmartinez4221]

My childhood growing up love this guy

[@charlesm7589]

Elway was really good. Montana overshadowed him in the 80s, but to me Elway was better. Montana just had better teams.

[@Doejohnm]

best arm i’ve ever seen

[@bigfoot7323]

Maaannn look at that GOAT 👍🔥❤

[@officialglade6034]

One of my favorite players of all time

[@OandASBG289]

You gave her hell, sir. MILE HIGH SALUTE!!❤

[@melvinshine9841]

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.

[@starboyseven752]

Uh... Troy Aikman?

[@melvinshine9841]

@@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.

[@starboyseven752]

@@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

[@dannytucker3479]

True murders

[@sjsouljah7368]

The #1 Captain Comeback!

[@fmilton20]

Best QB of all time, period!

[@chasekateman3769]

4:09 I swear that kick missed lol

[@bebepilot8739]

lol I thought it was just me

[@terrigunningham1698]

I swear it missed too lol

[@KevonDaDon]

He made it but magnets

[@dmichael1172]

Conspiracies love em lmao 🤣

[@fernandovigilbeltran2493]

My father's favorite player I m from Los Angeles California Im born on April 7th 1977 John elway 1983 broncos pick 6yrs old I was 7 and 6 total 13 baby

[@cpiep]

Makes me laugh when people say Mahomes is better than Elway was. Elway the real goat.

[@edl7663]

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

[@cpiep]

Mahomes couldnt hold Elways Jockstrap. A 3rd of Mahomes' TD passes are shovel passes to Kelce.

[@thamer5408]

He is A legendary 🧡💙

[@johnkriete2152]

They talk about the kc kid doing things Elway did year after year. Go Broncos!!!

[@cpiep]

Look at the tight windows those throws are delivered. Qbs today have receivers WIDE OPEN because the DBs can't play defense.

[@jamescowan3651]

Watching a young elway, reminds me of the mahomes kid in kc. JS

[@DennisMurtha-eg7ld]

All the way with ELWAY #7❤❤❤❤❤always grateful DB4L

[@xbdiuckdiu8854]

4:24 effortlessly a right handed going to the left