No Fly Zone (Denver Broncos)

No Fly Zone
Formation	2015
Key people	Aqib Talib, T. J. Ward, Chris Harris Jr., Darian Stewart, Bradley Roby
Parent organization	Denver Broncos

The No Fly Zone are the defensive backs of the Denver Broncos since 2015. The current starting players are cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr., and safeties T. J. Ward and Darian Stewart. They quickly earned a reputation for consistently leading the National Football League (NFL) in numerous defensive categories.

Members

The members of the No Fly Zone are cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr., safeties T. J. Ward and Darian Stewart and nickelback Bradley Roby.^[1]

Accomplishments

Following the 2015 season, Talib and Harris were named to the 2016 Pro Bowl.^[2]

Performance

2015 season

The inaugural year of the No Fly Zone, the Broncos defense allowed only one 300-yard passer all season, Ben Rothlisberger in week 15, on the road. The performance of the No Fly Zone lead to some victories of the Denver Broncos, e. g. in Week 1, 2, 4, 5 and in the AFC Championship Game.^[1]

References

1 2 Silver, Michael (February 5, 2016). "Broncos' No Fly Zone on the path to defensive greatness". National Football League. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
↑ Raymond, Allie (December 22, 2015). "Four Broncos selected for 2016 Pro Bowl". Denver Broncos. Retrieved June 29, 2016.

Denver Broncos

Founded in 1960 Based in Denver, Colorado Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado

Franchise	History Players Starting quarterbacks Coaches Seasons First-round draft picks Broadcasters

Stadiums	Mile High Stadium Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Key personnel	Owner Pat Bowlen President/CEO Joe Ellis Executive Vice President/General Manager John Elway Head Coach Gary Kubiak

Culture	Miles Thunder Orange Crush Defense No Fly Zone The Barrel Man Cheerleaders "You Only Move Twice" (The Simpsons episode) South Park Mork & Mindy

Lore	Snowball Game The Drive The Fumble The Helicopter Mile High Miracle

Rivalries	Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders San Diego Chargers Manning vs. Brady

Retired numbers	7 18 44

Ring of Fame	Steve Atwater Pat Bowlen Terrell Davis John Elway Goose Gonsoulin Randy Gradishar Rich Jackson Tom Jackson Charley Johnson Floyd Little Karl Mecklenburg Gene Mingo Craig Morton Haven Moses Tom Nalen Gerald Phipps Dan Reeves Shannon Sharpe Dennis Smith Paul Smith Rod Smith Lionel Taylor Billy Thompson Frank Tripucka Jim Turner Rick Upchurch Louis Wright Gary Zimmerman

Division titles	1977 1978 1984 1986 1987 1989 1991 1996 1998 2005 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Conference titles	1977 1986 1987 1989 1997 1998 2013 2015

League titles	1997 (XXXII) 1998 (XXXIII) 2015 (50)

Media	Broadcasters Dave Logan Brian Griese Scott Hastings Ed McCaffrey Alan Roach TV: KUSA 9News Radio: 850 KOA (AM)

Current league affiliations	League: National Football League (1970–present) Conference: American Football Conference Division: West Division

Former league affiliation	League: American Football League (1960–1969)

Seasons (56)	1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Championship seasons in bold

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