Eight quarterbacks have started for the Broncos since John Elway retired in 1999. But Jay Culter might be the man to finally replace a legend in Denver.
Full circle?
(Clockwise, from top)
John ElwayGames started: 231 When: 1983-1999 Playoff resume: 22 appearances with a 14-8 record. Elway played in five Super Bowls and ended his career with seven straight playoff wins and two titles.
Brian GrieseGames started: 51When: 1999-2002 Playoff resume: Inactive due to shoulder injury in Denver's 21-3 AFC Wild Card loss to Baltimore in December of 2000.
Chris MillerGames started: 3When: 1999 Playoff resume:No playoff appearances with the Broncos
Gus FrerotteGames started: 7 When: 2000-2001 Playoff resume: Subbing for an injured Brian Griese, Frerotte threw for 124 yards and an interception in 2000 Wild Card loss eventual Super Bowl winners Baltimore Ravens.
Steve BeuerleinGames started: 5 When: 2002-2003 Playoff resume: No playoff appearances with the Broncos
Jarious JacksonGames started: 1 When: 2003 Playoff resume: No playoff appearances with the Broncos
Danny KanellGames started: 2 When: 2003 Playoff resume: No playoff appearances with the Broncos
Jake PlummerGames started: 54 When: 2003-2006 Record: 0-1 Playoff resume:1-3 in playoffs; sacked three times and intercepted twice in AFC title game loss to Steelers last year.
Jay Cutler Games started: 1 When: 2006 Playoff resume: None, the rookie started his first game last week in a 3-point loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
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