The Top 5 Broncos The Fan is thankful for this Thanksgiving

Nov 21, 2018, 3:00 PM Updated: Nov 22, 2018, 7:29 pm

As Thanksgiving rolls around, once again it’s time to give thanks. This year, we polled the 104.3 The Fan on-air staff to see what Denver Broncos players (coaches and executives, as well) they’re thankful for in 2018.

Each host ranked five Broncos from No. 5 to No. 1, and each list was tallied to form a consensus Top 5.

To hear more on the subject from “Stokley and Zach,” head to the 22-minute mark of the video above.

5. Emmanuel Sanders and Courtland Sutton

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What The Fan hosts said:

“I think of how bright the future is for the Broncos” — Zach Bye, “Stokley and Zach,” on Courtland Sutton and the rookie class.

“He’s electric, passion, and he found the fountain of youth.” — Cecil Lammey, “Pritchard and Cecil,” on Emmanuel Sanders

4. Chris Harris Jr.

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What The Fan hosts said:

“Chris Harris Jr. is a great player who earns everything. Much respect for how CHJ still plays with a chip on his shoulder.” — Mike Pritchard, “Pritchard and Cecil”

“You need a shutdown cornerback to cover wide receivers in a league set up for the pass.” — Brandon Stokley, “Stokley and Zach”

“A great story. It shows that talent can come from anywhere.” — Cecil Lammey

“A non-stop testament to overachieving.” — Mike Evans, “Schlereth and Evans”

3. Bradley Chubb

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What The Fan hosts said:

“He’s the man for the future. Chubb shows John Elway’s on the right path.” — Cecil Lammey

“He’s key to the Two Chubb Theory.” — Mike Evans

2. Von Miller

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What The Fan hosts said:

“He’s a true superstar.” — Cecil Lammey

“We’re watching an all-time great in his prime.” — Mike Evans

“Every Sunday I’m thankful that this great player is impacting games.” — Mike Pritchard

“Explain my pick? Really? Because he’s Von freaking Miller, that’s why.” — Mark Schlereth, “Schlereth and Evans”

1. Phillip Lindsay

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What The Fan hosts said:

“What an amazing story.” — Mike Evans

“He’s a dangerous, new-age NFL player.” — Cecil Lammey

“He’s a phenomenon that the Broncos are lucky to have. Lindsay reiterates what it means to be a Bronco and to perform at the standard set by Mr. Bowlen.” — Mike Pritchard