1Shannon Sharpe knows funny.
He became the mouth that roared during two different stints with the Broncos over 12 breathtaking seasons. He regaled reporters with stories like the one that began his trash-talking career in elementary school. A young boy began reciting from a textbook, and mumbled for several moments. The teacher said, “sounds like, sounds like …” To which Sharpe responded, “Sounds like (Johnny) can’t read.”
Few appreciated Sharpe’s biting sense of humor as much as owner Pat Bowlen. The two struck up a friendship unusual to player and boss.