The Bowlens, once the heart of the Denver Broncos dynasty, felt a deep sense of exclusion from the team's recent celebrations. Pat Bowlen's family, including his children, were not invited to the 10th-anniversary Super Bowl 50 commemorations or the wide receiver Demaryius Thomas' induction into the Ring of Fame. This exclusion comes as a shock, considering Bowlen's immense contributions to the team's success, including seven Super Bowl trips and three victories. His children, Brittany and Annabel, expressed their disappointment, emphasizing their pride in their father's legacy and the team's achievements. The family's exclusion is particularly poignant given that Bowlen's health had already begun to decline, with his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in 2014, and his passing in 2019. The Broncos' new owners, the Walton-Penner group, have made it clear that events with former players, coaches, and executives are of utmost importance, yet the Bowlens were not included. This decision raises questions about the team's commitment to honoring its past and the legacy of its iconic owner.
