4-9 (.321)
Stadium
Attendance
358,400 total
51,200 per game
51,200 per game
1971 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
4
87
Cleo Johnson DB
6
139
Harold Phillips DB
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Denver Broncos
1971 Season Recap
The 1971 Denver Broncos, coached by Lou Saban (2-6-1) and Jerry Smith (2-3-0), missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 4th place in the AFC West with a 4-9-1 record.