When Steve Foley was named recently as one of two former Denver Broncos to be inducted into the Ring of Fame this coming season, there was renewed awe in his franchise-leading 44 career interceptions — as there should have been.
And there should be even more awe as we turn to a defensive back from the previous era — cornerback Billy Thompson.
Drafted in the third round in 1969, the Ring-of-Famer played in Orange and Blue until 1981, collecting 40 INTs along the way, three of which he took to the house. Thompson also added 21 fumble recoveries and turned four into touchdowns.