8. Randy Gradishar
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The more I research and learn about Gradishar, the more I want to call him The BFG. He played as clean and classy a game as any linebacker could. His absence in Canton is a point of contention for many, be they Broncos fans or just lovers of the game. ESPN’s Chris Berman once said “His play was only overshadowed by his class.”
He was a finalist in 2003 and 2008 but some argue it was his class and humble attitude that have kept him from eternal enshrinement. It certainly wasn’t his on-field performance or his stats – though he played during a time when defensive stats were not kept.
If he can’t be found in Canton, he can at least be found here – at No. 8 on my all-time greatest Broncos.
