Since he started setting up the training room, the Broncos have been to the playoffs 22 times. pic.twitter.com/uwM5i7YAAm. On April 28, moments after the selection of Gotsis, the Broncos draft headquarters was ecstatic, as tweeted by public relations vice president Patrick Smyth: Broncos GM John Elway, HC Gary Kubiak & DL coach Bill Kollar celebrate selection of DT Adam Gotsis in 2nd rd. It was embarrassing, the whole concept. After becoming head athletic trainer for the South Metro Fire Rescue in Centennial from 2014-15, Garcia rejoined the Broncos training staff as Antonopulos top assistant in 2016. The Broncos will have a new person as the head of their training staff for the first time in a long time. What a run. The best thing is stay in your domain, stay at your desk and work your rear end off.. His Bronco days started in 1976. Antonopulos, 72, whom most everyone with the team and in the league knows simply as "Greek," has been with the Broncos since 1976. "No one cared more about the players than Greek," Broncos president/CEO Joe Ellis said in a statement. Probably the most loyal employee the team has had and will ever have, Broncos president/CEO Joe Ellis said in a phone interview. Antonopulos joined the Broncos as assistant athletic trainer in 1976 and retired in 2021 as the teams director of sports medicine. I always thought that might zing me one day.. He is one of the richest baseball managers in Canada. He has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors seven times for his work. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make. "A great, great guy, as well as a great ambassador.". Enjoying Sportskeeda's coverage? Steve "Greek" Antonopulos, the Broncos' director of sports medicine, is entering his 44th season with the team. Florida's Anthony Richardson, one of the draft's most intriguing QB prospects, told reporters on Friday that in high school he modeled his game after two notable passers: Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson. If youre doing something you love, you dont watch the clock or think about it, he said. Please logout and login again. 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A Hugo, Colorado, native, Antonopulos began his career with the Broncos as an assistant trainer in 1976. ", Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 30, 2016. My wife deserves this and we need to move on, Antonopulos said in a phone interview Sunday with The Denver Post. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett spoke with media members on Friday for the first time since his arrest for public intoxication in late January. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! We thought it would be (quick). His first chance came in the summer of 1969 when trainer Allen Hurst offered him an internship. The Broncos announced on Monday, June 7, 2021, that Antonopulos will retire after more than three decades as the team's trainer. "Steve has been an institution with the Broncos for the last 45 years and became one of the most respected athletic training professionals in all of sports," Broncos president and CEO Joe Ellis said in a statement. From Left to Right: Dustin Little, Josh Hartman, Steve Antonopulos, Michael Sundeen, and Billy-Joe Voltaire. Longtime head athletic trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos is retiring after 45 years with the club, the team announced Monday. Antonopulos, 72, started working for the Broncos on St. Patricks Day 1976 as an assistant trainer, was promoted to director of rehabilitation in 80, to head athletic trainer in 81 and was director of sports medicine since 2016. And he played the whole game. Like Antonopulos, Garcia got his bachelors degree from Northern Colorado. The Broncos will name their training room after Antonopulos. In this job, Ive always tried to give all I can as a father and grandfather, but its hard because your time is so confined, he said. The team announced the long-time athletic trainer's retirement on Monday. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Over that time, Antonopulos worked all eight Super Bowls that the Broncos have appeared in. As he would watch games with his father and neighbors, he would say to himself, Someday, somehow, someway, Im going to work for the Denver Broncos.. Scissors, tape remover, whirlpools, ultrasound gel, and treatment tables. Awesome was Antonopulos longevity in the often-unstable world of the NFL. FILE - Denver Broncos trainer Steve Antonopulos, center, talks with staff members during drills at the team's NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo., in this July 19, 2019, file photo. Antonopulos is the only Broncos employee who has been to all eight Super Bowls. Download the 9NEWS APPiTunes:http://on9news.tv/itunesGoogle Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n. Rather respecting them in their most important roles as sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands. 1 draft pick, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Bryce Young is just over 5-10 and 204 pounds. John Elways pro football career had bookends of torn up body parts. His motto was defend your desk. And the only way to defend your desk, Antonopulos would say, is to be at your desk. There are a hundred athletic trainers currently employed in the NFL and the average salary for those trainers is about $75,000, a figure that can rise to $100,000 depending on experience. Greek has four assistants and many intern athletic trainers. Steve Antonopulos announced his retirement on Monday. He served as President of PFATS from 2003 to 2008. There are no set work hours for an athletic trainer in the NFL. During his 45-year career with the Broncos, Steve Antonopulos treated more than 1,500 players. Athletic trainers with little to no experience make just above $30,000 each year, which, in regards to the amount of work and responsibility that athletic trainers have, may not seem like a lot of. According to the organization, Antonopulos' 45-year tenure is believed to be the longest ever spent with a single NFL team. Our organization wishes him the very best in his retirement. 2 / 24. Greek is ever present when scary injuries occur, such as the incident with defensive end Derek Wolfe in the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on August 17, 2013. Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson put on a show Saturday at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, making history during his highly anticipated workout. @Grindin_59 never saw this happening: https://t.co/62EHR6aweP pic.twitter.com/2ns3HQOWc3. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? The Broncos announced on Monday, June 7, 2021, that Antonopulos will retire after more than three decades as the team's trainer. Yet behind closed doors they respond to the ordinary, commonplace maladies of bruises, lacerations, soft tissue tears, and broken bones. pic.twitter.com/QngbUDNhEI. View Steve Antonopulos's business profile as Head AT at Denver Broncos. As a proud native Coloradoan, Greek loved the Broncos and gave everything he had to the job, arriving most days before 4:30 a.m. and keeping that same passion throughout his entire career. He had the fingernail on his thumb totally torn off and was bleeding all over the place. Repeated selections of injured players shows the teams confidence in Greeks abilityto assess and treat injured players. When the Broncos open training camp next month, Antonopulos wont be on the sidelines for the first time since 1975. pic.twitter.com/MB6he9cRUp, Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 4, 2016. Greeks success there was evident as TD would go on to dominate the second half and lead Denver to its first Super Bowl championship. Antonopulos treated 983 players who appeared in at least one regular season/playoff game for the Broncos. We congratulate Greek and thank him for a truly remarkable, special run with the Denver Broncos. * A guy we think can get better and better. I love the relationships I have developed over the years. I love my job. For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9news" to find the free app to add to your account. I just think Pat trusted Greek more than any other employee he ever had working for him, Ellis said. He was very straight forward, he was very honest and he was a really good communicator in that he has a good bedside manner in a position where that is obviously required.. I went and got a summer job on the state highway back home that summer and I was getting married. The first groups have completed their weigh-ins, measurements, and drills. After the 1980 season, he was elevated to head trainer and split his old salary in half to hire two assistants. I never worked a day in my life because I loved what I was doing so much and the organization was so classy. Tedious repetitions of arm pulls and leg lifts. He had a fear of flying. I was blessed to be a part of the elation of that. Running back could be a sneaky priority need for the Denver Broncos. April 12, 2017 at 10:38 a.m. (Kicker) Jim Turner caught a (25-yard) touchdown pass on a fake field goal (from holder Norris Weese) and (linebacker) Tom Jackson went over and gave the bird to (coach) John Madden. I have always respected the fact that Steve is the kind of person that will look you in the eye and tell you what he is thinking and commit to his word. Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. It paid $25 a week plus room and board, he said with a laugh. He held the post until 2016, after which he transitioned into his role as director of sports medicine for four years. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Antonopulos was the longest-tenured employee at the franchise. Former Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, who arrived to the Broncos as a rookie . He was the team's head trainer for 37 seasons and spent the past four seasons as the director of sports medicine. We had to put him on injured reserve because he couldnt travel. Here's a look. It wasnt really an injury. Denver Broncos trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos has retired after 45 years with the franchise, the team announced Monday. "Greek" is in his 41st year with the #Broncos! Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Genuine compassiondoes not stokepipe dreams but conveys the everyday dignity owed to any man, especially for the players attempting to secure a livelihood for their families to leap from ongoing poverty to sustained prosperity. In all those years, I never tried to figure out how many hours I worked.. The worst locker room in the NFL to a point where we had to tape our athletes in the bathroom if you could imagine that, the locker room was so small. Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is "fired up" to work with Washington's new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. June 9, 2021 6:00 am MT. > Above video: Steve Antonopulos introduces Pat Bowlen at NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. but it can also be stressful. Greek was there to give head coach Mike Shanahan continual updates as he worked to treat TDs migraine. Greek goes to bed early because he gets here about 4 in the morning or 4:30 in the morning. The two went on to lead theteam in tackles lastseason. Will they play well again? Hes been here north of 37 years, and every day, Mr. Bowlen started his day, by parking in the garage, coming up through the steps and stopping by Greeks office and chatting with him. Antonopulos forged strong relationships with coaches and players alike and had a particularly close bond with late owner Pat Bowlen, who bought the Broncos in 1984. Found this classic can in hubs stuff. Steve 'Greek' Antonopulos retires after 45-year Broncos career Counting players on training camp roster, Steve Antonopulos treated more than 1,500 players. During the season, Antonopulos would often arrive at the facility around 4 a.m. and stay as late as required. For instance, his work with offensive tackle Ryan Clady transformed what would have been dead salary cap money into transferable salary through Cladys trade to the New York Jets. Denver's tale of the tape under Antonopulos: 941 total games (incl. We allowed the soft tissues to heal and put him on a strengthening program and he played in about 10 days. Even before taking his first snap with the Broncos, he tore his left knees ACL in high school. There is another player meeting from 3 to 4 p.m. Post practice treatments follow until we are done at approximately 6 p.m. On game day, Greek arrives very early as well. He researched the previous seasons hamstring injury sustained by running back Otis Armstrong and put together a treatment/rehabilitation plan to present to Hurst. He was a fixture on our sidelines for the greatest moments in team history, the first person running on the field to care for an injured player and the one who supported them through every step of their recovery. That was a tremendous victory in Broncos history. Not only did the club pick up Gotsis in the draft, but the Broncos chose running back Devontae Booker, who recently had two surgical procedures on a torn meniscus. His salary is around $10 million and his main source of income is from his career as a business executive. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Antonopulos started with the Broncos as an assistant athletic trainer in 1976, became the team's director of rehabilitation in 1979 and was hired as Denver's head athletic trainer in 1980. https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2021/06/08/denver-broncos-news-steve-greek-antonopulos-retires-as-trainer/, 17 Broncos players set to become unrestricted free agents, 5 players Broncos might consider trading this offseason, 8 players Broncos should let walk during NFL free agency, 5 Broncos players who could become cap casualties this offseason, Broncos want to re-sign free agent LB Alex Singleton, Every time the Broncos have used a franchise tag in the past, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. My wife deserves this and we need to move on, Antonopulos said in a phone interview Sunday with The Denver Post. The fans are incredible and it was the first of the modern stadiums in the old days. The Drive was so special. I always thought that might zing me one day.. As a proud native Coloradoan, Greek loved the Broncos and gave everything he had to the job, arriving most days before 4:30 a.m. and keeping that same passion throughout his entire career. It was phenomenal. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon. Fangio also added that "I have hard time believing that Greek is really retired. The Denver Broncos hired Steve Antonopulos as their assistant trainer in 1976. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. We were taxing to take off and he just went nuts and jumped out of his seat and was screaming and the pilot pulled up, opened the door and let him get a breath. I went and got a summer job on the state highway back home that summer and I was getting married. 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Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. In the playoffs after the 1986 season, the Broncos traveled to Cleveland to win the AFC championship game in overtime, highlighted by The Drive to end regulation. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine results: Defensive linemen and linebackers. We sincerely thank his wife Susan and the entire Antonopulos family for sharing Greek with us for so many years.". Steve Antonopulos announced his retirement on Monday. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. On August 3, the Broncos organization came together to celebrate 40 years of service by Greek. During the season, Antonopulos would often arrive at the facility around 4 a.m. and stay as late as required. The Moving can be an exciting experience. For me, Ill always remember Antonopulos for the clips he dominated from Super Bowl 32 when Terrell Davis went down with a migraine in the second quarter. Ill have to say, back in the day, we always felt we were on the cusp of the concussion stuff. Among his career accolades are the Fain-Cain Memorial Award (2011), an honor bestowed to trainer who exemplifies long-term commitment to the NFL, the NFL/PFATS Athletic Training Staff of the Year Award (1987), the National Athletic Trainers Association Athletic Trainer Service Award (1996) and the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2006). They required him to go there for a physical. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Greeks relationship with him was very personal he helped Pat on a lot of different matters, but he was very helpful giving Pat help throughout the season on where his team was at and it was an honest assessment at all times, which was important to Pat.. (Coach) Dan Reeves made the decision to have him drive to San Diego for the game. The Denver Broncos head trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos has retired from the NFL after 45 years with the team. And these team doctors, for licensed medical doctors they are, can earn in the range of $200,000 and $512,500 per year. I thought I would be (at Fort Hays) my whole career, Antonopulos said. He is also fully practicing. His career with the team began in 1976 and spanned all eight of the teams Super Bowl appearances, 10 general managers, and three and a half team owners. (photos via Broncos photo archive, unless noted) 1 / 24. He was very straight forward, he was very honest and he was a really good communicator in that he has a good bedside manner in a position where that is obviously required.. As he would watch games with his father and neighbors, he would say to himself, Someday, somehow, someway, Im going to work for the Denver Broncos.. A look at Steve "Greek" Antonopulos' 41 years as the Broncos' head athletic trainer. Elways competitive drive helped him work through the mental challenges of rehabilitation. He researched the previous seasons hamstring injury sustained by running back Otis Armstrong and put together a treatment/rehabilitation plan to present to Hurst. Could they look to sign a veteran? Please check your email for a confirmation. The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard if the two sides cannot reach a long-term deal before March 7's deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources. Antonopulos joined the Broncos as an assistant trainer in 1976, became head athletic trainer in 1981 and was promoted to the role of director of sports medicine in 2016. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Steve 'Greek' Antonopulos with Jim Gillen talk being head athletic trainers https://t.co/nTFo5XtbrK, R. David Mullin (@RD_Mullin) August 17, 2016. Here's everything we know, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. I woke him up. They see their players physical and emotional fragility. My philosophy was if you do your job and do a good job, theyll get to you. Their bones, cartilage, and ligaments bear theburden of these familial expectations. Aftersigning his $24.5 million contract with the Chicago Bears during the offseason,the NFL tweeted this about Trevathan: Knee injury.Knee injury.Knee injury.Big contract? Athletic trainers with little to no experience make just above $30,000 each year, which, in regards to the amount of work and responsibility that athletic trainers have, may not seem like a lot of money. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- After a career that spanned 45 years with the Denver Broncos, director of sports medicine Steve Antonopulos has retired. The Broncos paid an ode to Antonopulos' hard work by naming their training room after him. Gotsis had yet to be treated by the man crucial to his draft selection and his successful knee rehabilitation, head athletic trainerSteve Antonopulos. "Steve has been an institution with the Broncos for the last 45 years and became one of the most respected athletic training professionals in all of sports," said team President and CEO Joe Ellis. He worked 941 total games, during which Denver went 438-311-1 in the regular season/playoffs. In this job, Ive always tried to give all I can as a father and grandfather, but its hard because your time is so confined, he said. The Broncos had never been to the playoffs and had just two winning seasons before Antonopulos arrived. I was blessed to be a part of the elation of that. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make. I thought I would be (at Fort Hays) my whole career, Antonopulos said. Watch the Broncos tribute video to Greek, especially Gary Kubiaks words on how much Greek personally means to him: Steve 'Greek' Antonopulos celebrates 40 years of service with the Denver Broncos https://t.co/whCCXn6cFk. Ill always be a Bronco.. Antonopulos, 72, started working for the Broncos on St. Patricks Day 1976 as an assistant trainer, was promoted to director of rehabilitation in 80, to head athletic trainer in 81 and was director of sports medicine since 2016. Antonopulos joined the Broncos as assistant athletic trainer in 1976 . My wife deserves this and we need to move on,' Antonopulos told Ryan OHalloran of the Denver Post. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Antonopulos graduated from Northern Colorado with bachelors and masters degrees and was working as the head trainer and a physical education teacher at Fort Hays (Kan.) State in 1976 when a Johnson & Johnson representative told him about an opening to be Hursts only assistant. Five hours later, John went through everything you could imagine and he ended up vomiting all over the place. It's spanned 900. Listen, I really appreciate you calling me. He treated 983 players who've appeared in at least one playoff and regular-season game for the Denver Broncos. The next, crippled. Denver Broncos trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos has retired after 45 years with the franchise, the team announced Monday. Athletic training is also one of the first NFL staff positions to be held by women. With unmatched dedication and loyalty to the Broncos, Greek became a trusted confidant for so many coaches, staff members and especially Pat Bowlen. We always worked with Craig Hospital and the concussion experts and developed our protocols, which are similar to some that are used today. I love being around young people who keep me young. The one other was (running back) Rob Lytle back in the day. Head Athletic Trainer | . Past and current players including Peyton Manning and Von Miller . Five hours later, John went through everything you could imagine and he ended up vomiting all over the place. Greeks relationship with him was very personal he helped Pat on a lot of different matters, but he was very helpful giving Pat help throughout the season on where his team was at and it was an honest assessment at all times, which was important to Pat..
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