ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Despite the fact they make their in-season home 5,280 feet above sea level with world-class skiing just up the interstate and have seen a Mother’s Day snowstorm more than a few times, or perhaps on Halloween as well, many of the Denver Broncos haven’t played many games in the fluffy stuff.
In fact, safety David Bruton Jr., a 2009 draft pick who is the longest tenured Bronco on the roster, said following Sunday night’s snow-swept win over the New England Patriots, “I’m not sure that wasn’t my first real snow game at home.