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Dylan Tombides was just 17 when he made his debut for West Ham. A natural goalscorer with the world at his feet. In 2011, routine drug tests at the Under-17 World Cup revealed he had testicular cancer. Dylan kept training, kept smiling, kept fighting. He wore the West Ham shirt with pride while undergoing chemotherapy. His family later said he never complained — not once. In April 2014, Dylan passed away aged just 20. West Ham retired his number 38 shirt. His foundation continues to raise awareness and save lives. He never scored a Premier League goal, but he left something far bigger behind. Courage, strength, and an unforgettable smile. Rest in peace, Dylan.

In early August in 2018 Demaryius Thomas and I sat on the grass on the Broncos practice field for almost two hours. We talked about life, what we were reading, the new diet he was trying in an effort to keep his body, which was breaking down, on the football field. Toward the end of that conversation we talked about the possible end of his Broncos career, which he knew was possibly coming and actually did with a trade to the Texans a couple of months later. He struggled with the fans perception of him. He was open about how it bothered him to the point it impacted how he played. He didn't really understand the boos the last couple of years as he struggled with drops and was slowed by a number of injuries. I'll never forget him looking at me and asking, "What do you think my legacy will be here?" I told him that I think he'll go down as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Broncos Uniform. I don't know if he believed me and I've always hoped that he did. Sunday DT will be inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame ... as one of the greatest Broncos ever. I pray he can hear the ovation. That he can feel the love. That he will have that question answered.