Steve Watson played on special teams his first two seasons with Denver (1979-80). His breakout season was 1981. He played for Denver from 1979-87 and was truly one of the greatest players the Broncos ever had.
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The Denver Broncos had 11 white starters in 1981:
Craig Morton (QB)
Dave Preston (RB)
Steve Watson (WR)
Dave Studdard (LT)
Tom Glassic (LG)
Bill Bryan (C)
Paul Howard (RG)
Rulon Jones (DT)
Bob Swenson (LB)
Randy Gradishar (LB)
Steve Foley (S)