TABLE OF CONTENTS SHOCKING THE BRONCOS 4 EARLY SUCCESS 10 DECLINE AND DEPARTURES 14 RESURGENCE 18 BACK TO REBUILDING 24 Timeline 30 Glossary 31 Index About the Author 32
6 3 2AQUARO SHOCKING THE BRONCOS The 1996 Jacksonville Jaguars had already exceeded expectations They were in just their second season in the National Football League NFL They snuck into the playoffs with a 9 7 record And they had already upset the Buffalo Bills in the first round But beating the Denver Broncos On the road Against future Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway That would be a major upset
Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell sets up to throw a pass against the Denver Broncos in the 1996 NFL playoffs UI
