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Why is former Broncos great Dennis Smith not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame or talked about as a contender for Canton? As a safety his numbers are just as good as Steve Atwater’s.
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— Jimmy D., Staten Island, N.Y.
From 1981-94 (all with the Broncos), Smith played 184 regular-season games and per Pro Football Reference, was credited with 1,158 tackles, 30 interceptions and 17 fumble recoveries.