I don't know how I missed it last week but one of my favorite Denver Broncos was named as the AFC West defensive player of the DECADE by ESPN's Bill Williamson who covers the AFC West specifically.

Check out the whole write up here which includes other categories: http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcwest/0-3-2400/AFC-West-all-decade-honors.html To quote from the article...

When Denver acquired Bailey from Washington for running back Clinton Portis, many league observers thought the Broncos made a big mistake.

Yes, Portis was a good player in Denver and he has been good for the Redskins. But Bailey has been brilliant. He was the best cornerback in the NFL this decade and has been one of the best players in the NFL overall.

He became the face of the Denver defense as he made it one of the better units in the NFL during the middle of the decade. Bailey is not only a shutdown cornerback, but he is superb in run support and a fine tackler. Bailey is a shoo-in Hall of Famer.

 

This honor is well deserved for Champ. I was as skeptical as the next guy when we traded Portis, I loved his game but I can say I have been nothing short of thrilled with the way #24 has handled himself on and off the field since joining the Broncos.

Congrats Champ, I am looking forward to another great season with you locking down one side of the field!

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