One of the most crucial people in the history of the Denver Broncos has passed away.
Joe Collier died at his home on Monday night at his home in Littleton.
The architect of the Orange Crush defense and the guy credited as an innovator of the 3-4 defense helped lead the Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances in this 20-year tenure with the franchise. Collier was also a Broncos Ring of Fame selection committee member for more than 20 years.
Few people in the history of the organization had a greater impact than Collier.