OK, folks. Some thoughts from a day at Broncos camp:
1. Kyle Orton on arm strength ???s: "Perception in this league is kind of comical to me; I can make every throw that I ever need to make."

Simms on no QB competition: "There probably are people that would've jumped off the top of the building if they named me the starting QB."

I keep hearing about Orton's lack of arm strength but he overthrew the speedy Eddie Royal on a deep post.

The defense has excellent coaches, but not sure it has the personnel to excel in a 3-4. Fields is solid at NG, but where's the depth?

DJ Williams admits that he's still adjust to 3-4. Says it will take time, but that guys are coming along quickly, particularly at LB.

There is no shortage of optimism, despite outside perceptions about team. The Cutler drama broke the day that Brian Dawkins was being ...introduced, but Dawkins told me he would have signed with Denver even if Cutler had already been traded. Interesting.

The Broncos tied for the NFL lead with 7 red-zone turnovers in 08 (4 ints, 3 fum). Orton's career RZ #s: 12 tds, 2 ints.

My apologies to Orton: He has thrown 22 tds in the red zone.

McDaniels incredulous that no one is talking about Pats' effective running game when he was there. Says Broncos will run effectively.

Cutler's shadow still looms over org. Check out interesting quote about this when SI's preview mag comes out. (that's called a tease). lol

As blasphemous as it sounds, I think the offense will be better this year if Marshall is on the field _ particilarly in the red zone.

My issues are w/ the front 7 on defense. It needs upgrading. Secondary could be good, but age/potential injuries are a concern.