The Broncos have never faced a situation like today in starting Kendall Hinton at quarterback. The only situation kind of like it was November 20, 1983. Elway's rookie year. John came down with the flu game day morning. His backup, Steve Deberg, was unavailable. So the Broncos had to start 3rd string rookie Gary Kubiak at qb that day. "Kubiak??!!!!" my Mom said when she heard the news. Kubiak was not the household name he is today - rather a little known rookie qb who made the team knowing he'd never be the starter in Denver with Elway around.
Kubiak went on to lead the Broncos to a 38-27 win over the Seahawks that day. His first TD pass was a 78 yarder to Steve Watson.
I'll be rooting for Hinton today, just like I was for the unknown Gary Kubiak when I was sitting in the South Stands watching Gary's debut 37 years ago!
