The Pro Bowl never provided the goal, not for a Broncos team built to return to the Super Bowl. Denver fell short, parted ways with its coach, leaving 11 Pro Bowlers a testament to talent but unfinished business.
Eight Broncos will be featured in Sunday’s Pro Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., with quarterback Peyton Manning (thigh), receiver Demaryius Thomas (ankle) and tight end Julius Thomas (ankle) not participating because of injuries.
Team Michael Irvin made Von Miller the first Bronco drafted Wednesday, taking him with the 14th overall pick. Miller talked about plans to get “five or six sacks,” admitting, “the season didn’t end the way we wanted it to. I am here to play.”
He was joined on Irvin’s squad by defensive end DeMarcus Ware and safety T.J. Ward, receiver Emmanuel Sanders, cornerback Chris Harris and running back C.J. Anderson.
“I am going to have fun (with my team) and run over them,” Anderson said.
Team Cris Carter selected Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib. Left tackle Ryan Clady was assigned to Team Carter, creating an opportunity for him to block Ware and Miller.
“I want to give a shout out to my jeweler,” said Talib, showing off his watch.
