Broncomania: Nothing short of Lombardi expected

"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -Vince Lombardi.

It's fitting that the NFL's ultimate prize, the Lombardi Trophy, memorializes an individual who set the standard for "greatness" in professional sports. Each NFL season, only one team can be immortalized within Lombardi's timeless legacy. Football is war - one winner, one loser - and "effort" awards are not given to teams who play hard, but fall short.

2012: The Denver Broncos Reformation

For over a half-century the Broncos brand has provided Denver's community with a shared heritage. In 1960, historic Mile High Stadium hosted the Broncos, Denver's first professional sports team, AFL charter season. The stadium, originally constructed in 1948 for Denver's minor-league baseball team, served as a tangible manifestation of the "Mile High" identity, the "5280 Ethos," until its deconstruction in 2002.

Week 13 Preview: Broncos Defense Pivotal for Seventh-Straight Victory

Following an unexceptional Week 12 victory at Arrowhead Stadium, the Denver Broncos (8-3) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) in the Mile High City. A Denver victory will solidify the Broncos as a legitimate AFC contender in the eyes of both the "5280 Faithful" and the national media.

The Broncos Defense: Call of the Wild

FIGHT OR FLIGHT – a Quarterback's subconscious choice at the line of scrimmage. Philip Rivers clearly selected Option C, all out retreat. In Week 11, the Denver Broncos hosted the San Diego Chargers for an AFC West-dictating grudge match. A Broncos loss at the hands of Rivers & Co. jeopardizing their chances for a playoff berth.