Ranking the top 10 QB-TE combinations in NFL history

6. John Elway and Shannon Sharpe, Denver Broncos

Former first-overall pick Elway and former seventh-round pick Sharpe made for a formidable duo from 1990-98. In 129 games with the Broncos, the pair linked up for 486 catches, 6,301 yards and 41 touchdowns across nine seasons. The two also totaled 13 Pro Bowls, four first-team All-Pros, two Super Bowl championships and two busts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Quarterback John Elway tight end Shannon Sharpe Denver Broncos football — Nov 1, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Bronco former tight end Shannon Sharpe and former Broncos quarterback and current general manager John Elway during a ceremony inducting owner Pat Bowlen (not pictured) into the Broncos Ring of Fame during halftime between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 29-10. (Credit: Chris Humphreys/USA TODAY Sports)

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6. John Elway and Shannon Sharpe, Denver Broncos

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