Additionally , Gradishar was the Football Digest NFL Linebacker of the year in 1978 , an honor he repeated in 1979 .
The Broncos defense allowed 198 points in 16 games , which was second in the NFL behind the Super Bowl champion Steelers .
Gradishar was the Football Digest NFL Linebacker of the year in 1978 , an honor he repeated in 1979 .
The Broncos defense allowed 198 points in 16 games , which was second in the NFL behind the Super Bowl champion Steelers .