As our best Denver Broncos players to wear each number series continues, we’ve reached jersey No. 8.
The first candidate for consideration is former backup quarterback Gary Kubiak, who played in Denver from 1983-1991 and went 3-2 as a fill-in starter. Kubiak’s on-field contributions as a player were modest, but he later returned to the club as a QBs coach and offensive coordinator.
Kubiak helped the Broncos win back-to-back Super Bowls while serving as John Elway’s QB coach and offensive coordinator. Kubiak later served as head coach from 2015-2016, helping the team win Super Bowl 50. Although he served as a backup during his playing days, Kubiak had a hand in all three of Denver’s Super Bowl wins.
The other candidate to consider is kicker Brandon McManus, who had a much more accomplished career as a player. McManus kicked for the Broncos from 2014-2022, scoring 946 points (which ranks second on the team’s all-time scoring list). McManus also went 3-of-3 on field goal attempts in the team’s 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.
So who was the best player to ever wear No. 8 for the Broncos? You decide! Share your take by voting in the poll below.
