Randy Gradishar is on the doorstep of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after being one of three senior finalists Wednesday.
“My jaw actually dropped when he gave me the news,” Gradishar said after attending the Broncos’ joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. “It was just a godsend for me, one of those kinds of moments.
Gradishar, McMichael and Powell, who were chosen from a list of 12 semifinalists, will get into the Hall if they are supported by at least 80% of voters next January. Coach Sean Payton began his post-practice news conference by congratulating Gradishar, whom he had address his team. The Broncos have fallen on hard times, posting six consecutive losing seasons while churning through coaches and quarterbacks since winning Super Bowl 50 in Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning’s final game.
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