Since the news is slowing to a standstill, I decided to go through and update all of our Sporcle quizzes.
Here they are, for your trivial pursuits:
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Last week, we tested your knowledge of the players who scored 10 or more touchdowns during their Broncos careers. Today, let's switch over to the defensive side - the NFL began tracking defensive sacks in 1982, and since then 29 different players have amassed at least 10 sacks as Broncos. Sadly, this means pass-rushing legend Rich "Tombstone" Jackson is not included, as his career ended in 1972. As always, last names suffice and guesses need not be made in order; discuss your answers and scores in the comments section.
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Can you name the Players with 10 or more sacks in their Broncos careers?
Forget yards, catches, YPA, QB ratings, tackles and interceptions. Just like every other team sport, football comes down to scoring points, and there's no quicker way of doing so than by getting the ball into the end zone. Since the team's inception in 1960, there have been 48 players who scored at least 10 touchdowns while members of the Broncos. Why 10? Obviously, 10 touchdowns over the span of a career spent with a team isn't much, but frankly I like to give you challenging quizzes that help you kill more of your Friday workday actually take more than a few minutes. Anyway, as always last names are good enough and answers do not need to be submitted in order, and I've allowed for a few misspellings that I can think of. Feel free to discuss answers and your scores in the comments, and good luck!
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Can you name the Players with 10 or more touchdowns as Broncos?
We haven't done one of these in quite a while - over two months, in fact. Since the focus at this point is on if/when the games will be played, (still, it's only May) then how about we think of the guys who spent the most time actually playing for the Broncos? Turns out there are 58 63 players who have played in 100 or more games for Denver, while there are several notable ones who fell just short, including Lyle Alzado, Otis Armstrong, Romo and Lionel Taylor. As always, feel free to discuss your scores and the answers in the comments. Guesses do not need to be made in order, and last names will suffice. Anyone who whiffs on the top #2 answer will have their Broncos fanship revoked...
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Can you name the Players who have appeared in 100+ games for the Broncos?
Update 12:53PM ET: Sorry everyone, as Cody and Chuck pointed out, I whiffed on the kickers and punters - so there are actually 63 players, not 58. The game has been updated.
Ted's dealing with some persistent computer problems, so You Got Served is going to be pushed back a day - our apologies for that. In its stead, I thought I'd come up with a special Tuesday edition of Trivia Trough. Inspired by today's Lard, this is a real tough one - the Broncos have drafted 52 second-rounders throughout their history. Several of them are among the Broncos' biggest draft busts, but there are also some notable stars - including a future HOFer who chose not to sign with Denver. A look at the answers offers a pretty good explanation of why Mike Shanahan is coaching in D.C. rather than Denver, and why the Broncos were 4-12 last year. As always, last names suffice, and responses don't need to be entered in any order - no peeking or cheating, and feel free to discuss your scores or the answers in the comments!
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How many of the Broncos' 2nd-Round Draft Picks can you name?
Here we are, friends. It's the dead of the offseason, we don't even know for sure if there will even be a season this year, and our best player from the past seven seasons may be on his way out of town. Damn, a Broncos fan could practically freeze and starve to death. So, what to do? Naturally, we can always fall back upon the greatness of Broncos past to warm us up and satiate our football appetites. Some Trivia Trough should do the trick, no?
Over the course of their 51-year history, the Broncos have had 33 different players named First-Team All-Pros. How many of them can you name? As always, surnames will suffice, and in this instance you can simply hazard guesses - there's no requirement to enter your guesses in specific slots. No peeking or cheating, and feel free to discuss your scores and answers in the comments!
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Denver Broncos First-Team All-Pros?
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest gluttonfests in the United States, second only to Thanksgiving. Being that we're only two days away from SB XLV, it's time to start stretching out our stomachs - and what better way than by stepping up to the trough for some tasty trivia? In honor of that greatest of sporting events, today's Trough consists entirely of Broncos SB trivia. It's pretty high on the difficulty scale, especially since our team's first four visits to the big stage were entirely forgettable. As always, you are not required to respond to questions in order - you can navigate around the quiz by clicking different questions of your choosing. Good luck everyone, no cheating or peeking, and feel free to post your scores and discuss the answers in the comments!
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Can you name the following SB Broncos of note?
We all know it's been too long since the Broncos made the playoffs. Heck, some of you may not even have been fans that far back! But judging by your excellent performance in these quizzes each week, you all have excellent knowledge of Broncos history, no matter how long you've been rooting them on. Today we're testing your memory of which teams Denver has faced in each of its playoff games. Important point - while we're requiring you to submit each response individually, you do not have to answer in order - you can click your way around the quiz as much as you please. Also, the team name will suffice - you don't have to type in the team's city. As always - no peeking or cheating, post your scores in the comments, and good luck!
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Can you name the Broncos' Playoff Opponents?
It's Chefs week in Denver, which means one thing. Actually, it means a lot of things - incessant Montana/Elway/MNF replays, talk of the best rivalries in pro sports, comparisons between Josh McDaniels and Todd Haley, and questions of who has the better home-field advantage. Let's test your Broncos/Chefs knowledge with a Thursday edition of Trivia Trough. We've compiled 16 questions regarding some of the most memorable figures in this cherished rivalry. Some will bring up fond recollections, while others will summon nasty demons. As always, last names suffice. Although Sporcle defaults to making you submit answers in order, you can click on specific questions to skip around or ahead. Good luck, post your scores in the comments, and of course no cheating or peeking!
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Notable Figures in Broncos/Chefs History
Bye weeks can be tough, especially when your team is 2-6 and sitting in last place like ours is. But we’re almost to the weekend, folks. In fact, here’s an extra Thursday edition of Trivia Trough to help you along. As you probably know, the Broncos have been around since 1960, when the AFL was formed. But college stars had no interest in signing with Denver, despite the Broncos’ best efforts in drafting future HOFers like Dick Butkus, Merlin Olsen, Bob Hayes and Paul Krause. This all changed in 1967, when the Broncos finally were able to sign a first-round draft choice, a certain running back from Syracuse who would later be known as “The Franchise”. Since then, the Broncos have drafted 37 players in the first round - some stars and some busts. Let’s see how many you can remember. As always, each player’s last name will suffice, no peeking or cheating, post your scores in the comments, and best of luck!
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How many of the Broncos’ first-round draft choices since 1967 can you name?
PS - If anyone asks “What about Elway?” I would suggest brushing up on Broncos History 101…
