Broncos legend Joe Collier hopeful for Randy Gradishar finally making Hall of Fame after 'waiting a long time'

ENGLEWOOD — Joe Collier is 91 years old and has watched a lot of linebackers. He hasn’t seen many better than Randy Gradishar. Gradishar starred for the Broncos from 1974-83 and had the legendary Collier as his defensive coordinator. Collier, a Denver assistant from 1969-88, is now hopeful Gradishar will be announced Wednesday as a senior finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “If he makes it, it would be fantastic,’’ Collier told The Denver Gazette on Tuesday. “He ranks right up there with any linebacker, as far as...