John Elway's Tough & Resilient Career Highlights! | NFL Legends 

Very few QBs can say they’re great at every aspect. Arm Strength, Accuracy, Athleticism, Football IQ...he’s one of those few.

I'm 40 years old and what I will always remember about Elway was his cannon! In some way, he was the precursor guy that could scramble out of the pocket and throw a 50-yard bomb on point similar to what many QB's like Mahomes or Watson are doing today.

"That's not an ARM, that's a GUN"... Gives me goosebumps

"Thats not an arm that's a gun!" Great way to describe Elway's throwing prowess.

Gosh, The 80s had Elway, Montana and Morino. What an era.

It's amazing how that 1983 comeback against the Colts has slipped under the radar in NFL history. Down by 19 points with 10 minutes left against the team that you refused to play for, and you go on and lead that comeback as a rookie. Incredible stuff

This is 23 and a half minutes of pure joy. It could be three times as long and it still wouldn't be long enough to show all of Elway's greatness.

John Elway is why I fell in love with football. He was my hero as a kid! Im still a Bronco fan and will be til I die! I cried like a chic when we finally won the superbowl. I imagine all true Elway and Bronco fans did!! I miss him and MJ so much. #proud #notashamed

His throwing motion is insanely quick, I've rarely seen such a fast yet accurate motion. John Elway truly one of a kind.

Man I wish there was a place to go and rewatch all of these games. NFL needs to open up their video library and let us relive the history!

People like Pat Mahomes grew up watching this man’s highlights. Ahead of his time this man was. I got to see him crush New England in 98 as the first and only football game I went to. I’ll never forget it

Elway is proof that even when you’re old, determination keeps you young.

Always heard of Elway, but his ability to escape and complete passes like that has to be before it's time. We act as if elusive QB's that can pass outside of the pocket accurately is something new. Has to be the most versatile QB of all time

It's such a different era that Elway was playing in. In the contemporary game favoring quarterbacks, he'd have a 5,500-yard passing season, maybe multiple. In his prime, he was everything we see in Mahomes. Incomparable talent. Even at 38 in that final game, he launches a rocket 50 yards through the air on a rope to Rod Smith. Wouldn't have rather grown up in any other era of football, cheering for any other player. Broncos football will never be more exciting than it was with #7.

Lifelong Browns fans here, Elway broke our hearts so many times while growing up but I got to admit I was rooting for him when he won thoes 2 superbowls and I'm going to give credit where it's due, he was the best Q.B I ever saw and that's covering a lot of ground.

It's a shame they didn't win one in the old uniforms. Forgot how great they looked.

I was really happy when he took home 2 Super Bowl titles with Terrell Davis at the tail end of his career. Truly one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time

The way the ball flies out of his hand, Favre as well, is so impressive to see.

My all-time favorite player. I was fortunate enough to attend both games @ Cincinnati that are featured in this video. 1996 & 1998.

No matter what people say John Elway has the most talent any NFL QB has ever had the way he could throw the ball across the field the way he did maybe one or 2 other quarterbacks in history can do that. He is hands down the most talented QB to ever play the game. #ElwayNumber1

You just tend to forget how much traffic seemed to always be in the pocket and how that pocket always seemed to be closing around him in those early years. It wasn't the distance of his passes that blew me away the first time I watched him live... It was the velocity of those passes. They seemed to still be whistling 40-50 yards down the field.

He knew when to say when and left on his terms. Thank you John for those exciting days.

John Elway is my third favorite all-time great quarterback ever he was the reason for the Drive and my favorite play is in the Super Bowl he ran to get the first to get a first and goal

What a quick arm this guy has👏👏👌

3:12 he took a mini skip and launch that thang 60 yards with velocity. Most quarterbacks would have to wind up with 3 steps. That arm was special even till this day it holds up.

John Elway is just one of the greatest legends as a QBs man I loved seeing him play :)

I’ve seen a lot of lists of top QB’s to ever play. I never agree with too many of them. This man is one of the best, most determined athletes to ever play in pro sports. He is the reason I became a Broncos fan. He’s number one on my list.

Elway, Marino, Montana playing in today's rules lol. These guys will still be on top the list

Was born in 97 never seen Elway play but thank you nfl highlights for making my night just order me a jersey tonight

That first throw to Sharpe is one of the top 5 throws I have ever seen. This guy had the strongest arm ever. He probably could throw the ball through a 5 feet feet thick wall

This was the best, most engaging career compilation I've seen for John. I also really appreciate the avoidance of any discussion of who he was off the field.

He is the best , he had everything. Thanks for everything. You are simply the best!

Went to my first home game back when Deberg was under center. Born and and raised Orange and Blue. Seeing this was very cool. Alot of memories in the old Mile High. It also reminds me of how many other Broncos are so deserving of the HOF.

My favorite player of all time the Duke it was an honor to watch you play this beautiful game sir

Was there for all those years !! What a great !! 👍👏🏈

Finally after so many years. It finally happened! Just a day before my momma's bday, she's also a broncos fan!

I was a big Brett Favre fan as a kid so I was not rooting for Elway in the 97’ Super Bowl but as I got older I recognized his talent. He had a CANNON

That first play is the smoothest shit that’s ever been done on a football field

One of the all time greats! What a legend #ForeverABronco

Very very few QBs from the 80s 90s that could play and dominate in any era. Not too many QBs ever with the complete package of arm strength the size and mobility deep down field accuracy. John Elway passes the eye test you can’t say that to QBs with bloated stats! Five time SB appearances Two time Champ 14-7 Playoffs 148-82 career top 5 ever!

Biggest explosive QB ever

Thank you nfl throwback for doing my favorite nfl quarterback of all time shout out to you guys

I’m not a Broncos fan but I always remember John becoming a helicopter in that 97 Super Bowl. It wasn’t even for a TD but it shifted the momentum. You can tell he really wanted that chip.

John elway is a BIG Legend

One of the best QBs to ever do it

I remember how effortless Elway threw the football 70+ yards he was definitely a special QB to watch I’m glad at the end he was able to win 2 Super Bowls. On another note it’s pretty cool seeing him throwing TD’s to Shannon Sharpe. 😃

He has 5 Super Bowl appearance second most for a QB in NFL History behind Brady with 9 Super Bowl appearance.

My boy nieko was a die hard fan of the broncos. Miss those high school days

Elway is one of the old school stars who would dominate in today’s game more than he did back when he played. He had all the tools and a great competitive drive.

My favorite QB of all-time.

John will never get the respect on how good of a quarterback he actually was.. I'm proud to say that he won more games when he retired 148 by the time that was an NFL record.

Nobody better, he was a perfect mix

Awesome to watch and remember, Elway so great to watch!

I love these videos, your style of highlights is like nobody else. Would love to see Joe Namath or Jim Kelly highlights

I was 7 years old when I became an Elway fan. That was the 1990 season and the first time I watched the NFL. Oh, how those football days are missed.

Thanks for making this.

El mejor de todos los tiempos!

Absolutely greatness

My childhood growing up love this guy

This not hard to say. John Elway never forget you. Thank you.

You look at this and you can truly realise how much the quarterback position has changed. His game numbers, until later in his career, today would barely reach a highlight reel. His MVP year he wouldn’t even have been an honourable mention today but back then it was amazing.

Coming from a Raiders fan. I'm glad I was able to watch his career. In my book, he was not just a great QB but, the most exciting QB ever.

His Helicopter Play in SuperBowl 32 iconic moment NFL History.

4:09 I swear that kick missed lol

He is A legendary 🧡💙

most talented nfl player ever

Notice how his best statistical seasons happened at the tail end of his career, when he had Sharpe, Smith, and McCaffrey to throw the ball to. Imagine if he had them during the late '80s and early '90s. He'd be putting up Aaron Rodgers-type of numbers.

Excelente, awesome, good job.

Legend.

Great memoris🏆🥇🏉

You gave her hell, sir. MILE HIGH SALUTE!!❤

I'm a packers fan and he is the main reason I don't get more mad about losing that 97 super bowl and went from my packers going back to back to him beating us and the falcons the next year to achieve himself 2 super bowls.... much respect 🙏

I still remember the Vortex commercials he did when I was a kid and he was probably biggest reason I got into NFL football. I love CFB, but the NFL back then was special, too.

Those Broncos Unis are so much Doper and the helmets are fresh Da def son

LOVE THE BRONCOS!! SINCE 1983!!

The #1 Captain Comeback!

The comeback king, I watched him, being a Chiefs fan, and he would really chap the Chief's & Raider's hide, big time in the 4th quarters. I seen him do it too many times. :D

One of my favorite players of all time

Damn I actually shed a tear.

I always carried the entire team and got to three Super Bowls, but it takes more than one player to win. Once he got some help around him and some better coaching for the entire team, then it was Super Bowl time. I'm glad he got a couple of them.

Elway has the most beautiful cannon!!!

I’m a huge Raiders fan but I have to tip my hat to the legend that is John Elway. What a superstar quarterback he was in every way and that arm of his was an absolute cannon. Enjoy your retirement sir.

Feel better soon JE

Watching a young elway, reminds me of the mahomes kid in kc. JS

That first play was nastyyyyyyy

That's not an arm that's a gun...John Elway was ahead of his time. His playing style with the mobility and strong arm deep downfield accuracy holds well into today. Just look at all the QBs with his playing style that came after him like Farve, Rodgers, Mahomes maybe even Josh Allen. Those days with the very Tall and no mobility standing QBs are over. Defenses are just getting way too fast.

It's no coincidence when guys are running down the sideline free that elway checks into the right play

I’m a broncos fan I was born in 02. Watching these highlights got me thinking that Patrick mahomes is really John Elway 2.0. The resemblance is crazy watching Elway scramble in the pocket and make throws across his body

Elway was so good he took the broncos to the superbowl multiple times when they had no business even being there and it showed, they were just destroyed in his first 3 super bowls. Elway willed his team to the big game on skill and grit alone but they didn’t have the total team talent to win until they got him a lot of help on defense and offense. Especially when Terrell Davis just showed up and was basically a Demi god playing as a running back and having John Elway as his quarterback was an amazing 1-2 punch. I love the Denver broncos and Elway, Davis, sharpe, Rod Smith, Ed Mccaffery, Jason Elam and Steve Atwater just to name a few. Gooo Broncos!!!

Two double uploads in one week! 🤩

Elway the king.

Maaannn look at that GOAT 👍🔥❤

The Helicopter is the greatest NFL play of all time. Because you can’t find a better image of what the desire and determination to be a champion than that.

His accuracy ,arm strength ECT Jesus

Those receivers though, wow.

best arm i’ve ever seen

4:24 effortlessly a right handed going to the left

LOVED Elway.... I started playing after seeing the '85 Bears and McMahon was my role model but EVERY QB in those days were AMAZING. Nowadays it just looks like College football because they're all so young so I don't even watch anymore.... Thank you for making this 🙏 Must have taken Hours and Hours of going through footage 👍

The superman dive in 97 super bowl still gives me nipple chills.

In terms of athleticism and insane arm talent, Elway was essentially Mahomes before Mahomes. The man had a howitzer attached to his right shoulder. They got smashed in those first three Super Bowls, but Elway carried those teams there. As number 1 overall pick quarterbacks go, I'd argue only Peyton Manning was more accomplished.