How is the Broncos Ring of Fame without Barney Chavous?
One of the best defenders and pass rushers in Broncos history should get his rightful place in the ROF.
The name Barney Chavous doesn’t get the credit or recognition it deserves.
There are always players who fall into the unheralded category. Heck, two of the best players in Denver Broncos history will finally get their place in the Ring of Fame in Steve Foley and Riley Odoms. So Chavous isn’t alone in that regard.
I wasn’t alive for most of Chavous’s 13-year career in Denver. Obviously, I’ve heard the name. But in researching his spot in the Top 50 Broncos series that MHR is currently doing, I discovered Chavous is one of the best players in franchise history on one of the best defenses in NFL history.
Chavous is one of the best pass rushers to ever step on the field in Denver. When Chavous retired, he was the franchise leader in sacks. He’s one of just four players to reach 75 sacks with the Broncos. As it stands, Chavous sits at No. 4 with 75 sacks behind Von Miller (110.5), Simon Fletcher (97.5) and Karl Mecklenburg (79.0).
As Broncos Ring of Fame cornerback and teammate of Chavous Louis Wright said to 9News:
“Barney is s-o-o-o underrated. To me, Barney was one of the best in the league because he never got beat one-on-one. People don’t appreciate that. Unless you jump up and down, make a lot of noise, like Lyle did on the other side. But Barney was like the solid rock. The guy who held it together.’’
To give you an idea of how good Chavous was, he was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame earlier this year.
Hopefully, next year, the Broncos will add Chavous to the Ring of Fame.