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Denver Native (Carol)
11-25-2012, 05:56 PM
KANSAS CITY — As the Broncos were walking up the tunnel that leads from the Arrowhead Stadium field where they had just won to the visiting locker room, head coach John Fox noticed that Robert Ayers was a few paces in front of him.

Fox yelled for Ayers’ attention, caught up to his defensive lineman and gave him a great big man hug with some encouraging and sympathic words.

Ayers learned late Saturday night that his father had died suddenly. The news shook the entire Broncos team. With a heavy heart, Ayers played in the Broncos’ 17-13 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. He had one quarterback hit and was awarded with the game ball.

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Dapper Dan
11-25-2012, 06:02 PM
Big of Ayers to still come to work. That's rough stuff. I'm glad they won for him.

Denver Native (Carol)
11-25-2012, 06:04 PM
“It was an emotional game for us,” said Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas. “We wanted to win this one for Robert.”

The team helped Ayers make travel arrangements so he could join his family for the next few days.

SR
11-25-2012, 06:04 PM
Man...tough. Good on him for being a warrior.

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DenBronx
11-25-2012, 07:16 PM
Thoughts and prayers heading to the Ayers family. Sad to hear this today...

Day1BroncoFan
11-25-2012, 09:51 PM
This is sad. My prayers to him, his family and the Broncos.

pnbronco
11-25-2012, 09:52 PM
I'm so sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Timmy!
11-25-2012, 11:06 PM
My condolences to Ayers.

Not to take away from the point of the article, but it was 17-9, not 17-13........come on Klis.

Army Bronco
11-25-2012, 11:18 PM
My condolences to Mr. Ayers and his family.

gregbroncs
11-26-2012, 12:53 AM
Can't imagine playing the game after hearing that. My condolences to him and his family.

nyuk nyuk
11-26-2012, 12:56 AM
I couldn't imagine wanting or being able to play immediately after something like that...

Chef Zambini
11-26-2012, 02:36 AM
this explains the cloud that the team seemed to be playing under in the first half.