Pat Bowlen, Gil Brandt take big step toward Hall of Fame as they're named contributor finalists

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, shown in 2011, was named a contributor finalist by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Somewhat strangely, voters have decided that more team owners need to be in the Hall of Fame. In 2016, former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo was named a contributor finalist and voted in.