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Behind the scenes of Steve Atwater's Hall of Fame election night

Take an inside look at Steve Atwater's day as he found out that he'd become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, from his hotel room to the press conference at NFL Honors.

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater ties his tie during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater ties his tie during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater buttons his shirt during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater buttons his shirt during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater holds out his jacket, with pins for the Broncos and Pat Bowlen, during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater holds out his jacket, with pins for the Broncos and Pat Bowlen, during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater and his wife, Letha, during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater and his wife, Letha, during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater checks his phone during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater checks his phone during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater during the wait in his hotel room to hear if he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater talks with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater talks with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater reacts after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater reacts after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater reacts after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater reacts after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater hugs Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater hugs Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater hugs Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater hugs Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater's son DiAndre reacts after receiving the news that his father was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater's son DiAndre reacts after receiving the news that his father was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater talks with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater talks with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater, his son DiAndre and his wife Letha, along with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker, react after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater, his son DiAndre and his wife Letha, along with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker, react after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater and his son DiAndre react after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater and his son DiAndre react after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater hugs his wife, Letha, after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater hugs his wife, Letha, after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater hugs his wife, Letha, as their son DiAndre pumps his fist after receiving the news that Steve was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater hugs his wife, Letha, as their son DiAndre pumps his fist after receiving the news that Steve was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater and his wife, Letha, react after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater and his wife, Letha, react after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater's wife, Letha, and their son DiAndre FaceTime another member of their family after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater's wife, Letha, and their son DiAndre FaceTime another member of their family after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater, his wife, Letha, and their son DiAndre FaceTime another member of their family reacts after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater, his wife, Letha, and their son DiAndre FaceTime another member of their family reacts after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater, his wife Letha and their son DiAndre arrive at a staging area after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater, his wife Letha and their son DiAndre arrive at a staging area after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater, his wife Letha and their son DiAndre arrive at a staging area after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater, his wife Letha and their son DiAndre arrive at a staging area after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater's wife Letha hugs Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater's wife Letha hugs Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater talks with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater talks with Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater greets fellow Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater greets fellow Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater hugs fellow Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater hugs fellow Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater greets fellow Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater greets fellow Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater hugs fellow Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater hugs fellow Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater hugs fellow Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater hugs fellow Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater points to his new Hall of Fame pin after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater points to his new Hall of Fame pin after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater takes a selfie with fellow Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater takes a selfie with fellow Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce after receiving the news that they were elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater and his son DiAndre greet Troy Polamalu's son after receiving the news that his father was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater and his son DiAndre greet Troy Polamalu's son after receiving the news that his father was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater's wife applies a Hall of Fame pin to his jacket after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater's wife applies a Hall of Fame pin to his jacket after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater's wife applies a Hall of Fame pin to his jacket after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater's wife applies a Hall of Fame pin to his jacket after receiving the news that he was elected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on February 1, 2020 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater greets Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater greets Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater greets Paul Tagliabue during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater greets Paul Tagliabue during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater greets Donnie Shell during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater greets Donnie Shell during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater greets Isaac Bruce during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater greets Isaac Bruce during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater and the rest of the Hall of Famers during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater and the rest of the Hall of Famers during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater and other members of the Hall of Fame class during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater and other members of the Hall of Fame class during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

The Class of 2020, including Troy Polamalu, Edgerrin James, Steve Hutchinson, Isaac Bruce, Steve Atwater, Paul Tagliabue, Donnie Shell, Jimmy Johnson, Cliff Harris, Bill Cowher, Jim Covert and Harold Carmichael during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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The Class of 2020, including Troy Polamalu, Edgerrin James, Steve Hutchinson, Isaac Bruce, Steve Atwater, Paul Tagliabue, Donnie Shell, Jimmy Johnson, Cliff Harris, Bill Cowher, Jim Covert and Harold Carmichael during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Steve Atwater during the press conference for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at NFL Honors on February 1, 2020 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

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