Ed Werder honors late Broncos general manager John Beake

Beake spent 22 years in Denver's front office from 1979-2000

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John Beake was an outstanding GM and a fine human being who was always willing to respond to any questions I posed as a Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: NFL reporter Ed Werder paid tribute to former Denver Broncos general manager John Beake, who died at 87. Werder recalled Beake's willingness to answer questions during the reporter's early days covering the Denver beat full-time.

Why it matters: Beake worked with the Broncos from 1979 to 2000 and served a 14-year tenure as general manager. His executive run helped build Denver into a perennial Super Bowl contender.

By the numbers: During Beake's 14-year tenure as Broncos general manager, Denver made five Super Bowl appearances, recorded only two losing seasons, and averaged 11 wins per year.

What to watch: Tributes from across the NFL and Denver media continue following the franchise's announcement of Beake's passing.

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