Broncos owner Pat Bowlen talks about Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway who he named Executive V.P. of football operations during a news conference at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Wednesday, Jan/ 5, 2011. (AP Photo/ Ed Andrieski)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen looks on during the morning football training camp session at the Broncos' headquarters in Denver, Monday, July 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Pat Bowlen, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Broncos, on the field before the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum on November 12, 2006 in Oakland, California. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 17-13. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen looks on during training camp at the Broncos' headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen walks off the field prior to the start of a NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Denver. The Lions won the game 25-20. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen prior to his teams NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen leaves the field after an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Denver Broncos Owner and CEO Pat Bowlen,left, with Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elwayon the bench on the sidelines before the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49er's at Candlestick Park in San Francisco August 8, 2013. (AP Photo/ Eric Bakke)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Owner and Chief Executive Officer Pat Bowlen with the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship Trophy after the AFC Championship Football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium between the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16. (AP Images/David Drapkin).

Denver Broncos Executive Vice President John Elway with owner Pat Bowlen after Denver defeated the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado January 19, 2014. Denver defeated New England 26-16 to win the AFC Championship. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is seen on the sidelines prior to the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won 43-8. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and former wide receiver Rod Smith walk onto the field for a Ring of Fame ceremony during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen looks on from the sideline during pregame warmups at the NFL preseason week 4 football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Glendale, Ariz. The Broncos won the game 16-13. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Owner Pat Bowlen of the Denver Broncos addresses the crowd as he introduces Gary Zimmerman during the Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2008 in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen holds up the Lamar Hunt trophy for the AFC Champion following an AFC Championship NFL football playoff game against the New England Patriots on Jan. 19, 2014 in Denver. The Broncos won the game, 26-16 (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

President Clinton and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a ceremony at the White House Tuesday June 16,1998 where the president honored the Super Bowl XXXII champions. Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Terrell Davis is at right. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson)

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen holds the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy over his head and his wife, Annabelle, right, waves, as they ride a fire truck through downtown Denver in a victory parade on Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. The Broncos returned to Denver Monday after winning Super Bowl XXXIII. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)