'Legendary DC Joe Collier, Known for 'Orange Crush' Defense, Passes Away at Age 91'
Joe Collier, the standout defensive coordinator of Denver's renowned "Orange Crush" defense, passed away at the age of 91 on Monday night at his residence in Littleton, Colorado, as announced by the Broncos.
Collier dedicated 20 seasons to the Broncos' defensive staff from 1969-88, serving as the defensive coordinator for the final 17 seasons.
The Broncos released a statement saying, "Joe Collier was one of the most influential coaches in the history of our franchise and is considered one of the greatest defensive coordinators of all time. He was a pioneer in the NFL with his 3-4 defense, leading the Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances during his legendary career with our team that spanned over two decades."
Collier, known for his intelligence, humility, and soft-spoken demeanor, provided steady guidance to five different head coaches as the Broncos established themselves as perennial
