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Tom Graham, ex-Broncos linebacker, creates 'Orange Crush 2.0' for defense

Tom Graham never got to be a part of the Broncos' legendary Orange Crush defense. The former linebacker missed the cutoff by about three seasons and, although he was teammates with many players from the 1977 team, he never got to bask in the glory.

He's hoping to change that this year.

Graham, 65, a Bronco from 1972-74 and the father of former University of Colorado and Broncos tight end Daniel Graham, recently registered trademarks with the Colorado Secretary of State with the intent to capitalize on the success of the 2015 defense, a group that has led its team to a 6-0 start and leads the league in sacks (26) and takeaways (17).