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Age: 46
City: Glasgow
Country: UK
August 6, 2008 - Wednesday 

Category: Sports
Sunday past saw the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. This year the Indianapolis Colts lined up against the Washington Redskins with the 'Skins coming off the victors.

Also in Canton this past weekend was the induction of the Class of 2008 into the Football Hall of Fame. What was especially nice this year was that Offensive Lineman Gary Zimmerman who played for the Vikings and the Broncos was enshrined into the Class of 2008. Zimmerman was the man resposnible for protecting John Elway from 1993-97.


Zimmerman played his College Football at Oregen and played in Los Angeles as part of the USFL before ending up in Minnesota and ended up winning two Super Bowl rings with the Denver Broncos before retiring at the end of the 1997 season.

Other Broncos news that is less celebratory is that John Lynch has left the Broncos after his playing time was going to be cut further in the up and coming season.

John Lynch has been in the NFL for 16 seasons and is still one of the most passionate players I've ever seen. He's hoping to play for another team.
Coach Shanahan said, "I don't think I've ever been with more of a pro than a guy like John Lynch," Shanahan said. "He's the type of guy that you look at in the future and say, 'Could this guy be the president of the United States?' He's that type of guy. I felt like I owed it to him, to look at his options, football, retirement, whatever he wants to do."
He was indeed a true pro.
With the retirement of Wide Receiver Rod Smith just a few weeks ago and the possible suspension of 3rd Year Wideout Brandon Marshall for possibly the opening three games of the season, the Broncos are going to have a tough season ahead. They managed to get rid of some dead wood in Javon Walker (who is now suited up for the Raiders!).
Denver open up their Pre-Season this Saturday against the Houston Texans.
3:18 AM
 
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