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John Elway wasn’t expecting NFL retirement to be like this

John Elway surprisingly lived a good life.

“My dad was a football coach, so I grew up around football,” Elway, 64, said during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday. “I always thought I might miss out if I moved away from it. And actually, I'm enjoying my retirement.”

The legendary Broncos quarterback said he spends his post-playing and post-managing days on the golf course and with his 10 grandchildren.

John Elway, pictured in 2016 when he was GM of the Denver Broncos, spoke about his health on The Big Read on Wednesday. Getty Images

“I got to meet a lot of kids and spend time with them,” he said.

After graduating from Stanford University, Elway played for the Denver Broncos for 16 years, his entire career.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, he led his team to back-to-back victories in Super Bowl XXXII (1998) and Super Bowl XXXIII (1999).

Elway served in various roles within the Broncos' front office during his second career. As general manager and executive vice president of football operations, he oversaw the franchise's victory in four division titles, two AFC championships, and Super Bowl 50.

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway prepares to send the ball down the field en route to a 23-20 overtime victory against the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Championship game in Cleveland. (January 12, 1987) AP
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway announced his retirement on Sunday, May 2, 1999, during a press conference in Inglewood, Colorado. Associated Press

The Port Angeles native still follows the team closely and said: ESPN's Adam Schefter He is very fond of up-and-coming rookie quarterback Bo Nix.

“Bo has all the tools. I think in today's game, being able to move around and extend plays, even if you could have done without moving, was certainly an added bonus.” [he has] I did it,” Elway said. “Adam Schefter Podcast”

Elway continued: “I think the sky's the limit for him. The more comfortable he gets, the better and better he gets.”

The Broncos entered Sunday's road game against the Raiders at 6-5, and the Knicks went 28-for-33 for 307 yards, four touchdowns, and zero turnovers in a 38-6 victory over the Raiders, and the young He is coming off the best game of his career. Falcons.

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