What a treat and an honor. Thank you again Andrew for making a magical connection for Daniel and coordinating a visit with Ring of Fame Bronco Player William 'Billy' Thompson and Larry Brunson. I promise you, these gentlemen had to be two of THE nicest men I have ever met. And anyone that is willing to come and talk football with Daniel for over an hour is a HERO in my book. Daniel was in hog heaven and talked stats, strategy, and football crap non-stop with Billy Thompson while I had quite a heart to heart with Larry Brunson. It is amazing how everyone has their own personal story to tell and how this man also had a huge heart to listen to Daniel's story. Daniel loved the gifts they brought him and I know he will cherish their conversation as I will mine. It was wonderful to see him happy for a short time. They were amazed at how knowledgeable he was about the details of the sport and had no doubt he would succeed in it at any level he put his mind to. They talked about journalism and commentator connections in broadcasting and yes even his goal to to be commissioner of the NFL some day. They told him of their journeys and how they struggled, and assured him he would get to where he was going as well, and I think he may have believed them. It was truly motivating. And now he is truly pooped. It was his most draining visit yet. He loved every second of it but it took everything out of him. He will sleep for hours I am sure.
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6/30/2014 06:46:55 am
Billie was part of the Orange Crush Defense when Rob and I were growing up and played his entire 13-year career for Denver starting in 1969. He's currently the head of Community Relations for the Denver Broncos. Larry was with Denver for a short while but played for KC and Oakland as well. They would've brought Payton if they weren't in training camp. I'm so glad this worked out!
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6/30/2014 11:04:21 am
Thank you Andrew for making my grandson excited and happy. Love to see this from afar as I am.
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