Reviewing The Decade: Year 2005

The 2005 season was the best season of the decade for the Broncos. The Denver Broncos finished the season 13-3, won the AFC West, and made it to the AFC Championship game. The Broncos defense allowed the second fewest yards rushing in the NFL, while on offense, Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell, and Ron Dayne tallied 2,538 yards from scrimmage and 22 touchdowns. Rod Smith had another 1,000 yard year, and Fullback Kyle Johnson was thrust into the passing game. Johnson only totalled about 170 yards, but scored 6 touchdowns in the process. The defense recorded 27 sacks and 20 interceptions; 8 of the picks came compliments of Champ Bailey. John Lynch had 2 picks and 4 sacks. A new star corner and return man Darrent Williams was introduced to the NFL after being drafted by the Broncos with their first pick. The 2005 season ended with a loss to the Steelers and smashed the Broncos hopes of making it to the Super Bowl after such an amazing year. But hope was restored the next April when the Broncos drafted a new Quarterback.