The 2006 Denver Broncos finished with a winning 9-7 record and were defined by a historic defensive start, setting an NFL record by allowing only one touchdown through the first five games. Led by Pro Bowlers Champ Bailey, Al Wilson, and John Lynch, the "Bad Blue" defense ranked in the top ten for points allowed. The season featured a strong 7-2 start, 1,000-yard performances from receiver Javon Walker and rusher Tatum Bell, and the debut of first-round draft pick Jay Cutler. The 11th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, Jay Cutler was a Pro Bowl quarterback for the Denver Broncos who threw for over 9,000 yards during his three seasons with the franchise before becoming the long-time starter for the Chicago Bears.