Tag: Mike Johnston

Read Colorado governor’s “Randy Gradishar Day” proclamation

The state of Colorado celebrated the first-ever Randy Gradishar Day on Friday, May 3rd.

Earlier this week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced that Friday, May 3rd (5/3) would be designated “Randy Gradishar Day,” in honor of the former Denver linebacker’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August.

Polis, along with Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, and The Stampede, held a special presentation in Gradishar’s honor on the steps of the Colorado capital building Friday. Polis read a proclamation about Gradishar’s football accomplishments, as well as his extraordinary work in the Denver community and among the military and veteran presence as a whole.

Gradishar will be the 16th member of the Broncos inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Click here to read a transcript of Polis’ proclamation.

 

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Broncos and mayor Mike Johnston want to bring the NFL draft to Denver

The Broncos and mayor Mike Johnston want to bring the NFL draft to Denver.

The Denver Broncos are making important decisions regarding their football future in the 2024 NFL draft hosted by Detroit this weekend.

Meanwhile, there is one man on a mission to make an important pitch to the NFL regarding a future NFL draft coming to Denver: mayor Mike Johnston.

Johnston traveled to Detroit with a delegation of city officials to learn from the host city’s leaders on what infrastructure, planning and execution is needed to make this event possible.

Johnston, along with the Broncos ownership group, have expressed significant interest in showcasing the Mile High City to the NFL world. Recent drafts, such as the ones in Nashville, Kansas City and Las Vegas have featured great locations for the yearly draft. Denver wants to join the rotation.

It would make sense for Colorado to host a draft, as the Rocky Mountains are a beautiful backdrop for the event, and the state is home to the best fans in football.

Johnston was pictured during the first round of the NFL draft cheering the Broncos’ selection of quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick.

Green Bay, Wisconsin will be the host city for the 2025 NFL draft. Denver would like to host the draft in 2026 or 2027.

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