{
  "id": 2568905,
  "title": "John Elway named honorable mention on list of best QBs from every decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/john-elway-named-honorable-mention-on-list-of-best-qbs-from-every",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T12:01:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/john-elway-named-honorable-mention-120123419.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denver Broncos' quarterback John Elway was named an honorable mention in a list of the best quarterbacks from every decade. Prior to his time with the Broncos, Elway was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL draft as the No. 1 overall pick. However, he refused to play for the Colts and was subsequently traded to the Broncos. Elway was known for his exceptional athleticism and powerful arm, making a strong case for him being the most physically gifted quarterback to ever play the position. Though his greatest success came in the 1990s with multiple Super Bowl wins, his best performances were actually in the 1980s when he led the Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances. Critics argue that Dan Marino, who won an MVP award in 1984, should have been named the runner-up over Elway, but Elway's overall impact on the Broncos' success during that decade should place him in the No. 2 spot.",
  "summary": "CBS Sports recently named the best QBs of every decade, and John Elway earned an honorable mention for the 1980s.",
  "key_points": [
    "John Elway named honorable mention for best QBs in every decade.",
    "Elway drafted by Baltimore Colts as No. 1 overall pick in 1983.",
    "Elway's peak performance in 1980s led Broncos to three Super Bowls."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}