The Denver Broncos on Sunday signed LB Wesly Mallard and DE Kenny Peterson, Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced. As per club policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

The club also placed DE Carlos Hall on its reserve/did not report list and waived LB Eddie Moore after he failed his physical. Moore will revert to the Broncos' injured reserve list should he clear waivers.

Mallard (6-foot-1, 230 pounds) is in his sixth NFL season and joins the Broncos after playing for Tampa Bay (2005-06), New England (2005) and the New York Giants (2002-04). He was selected by the Giants in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft from the University of Oregon.

The 28-year-old has played 59 career regular-season games (0 starts), totaling four tackles (3 solo) and one fumble recovery. He also has recorded 46 career stops on special teams.

In 2006, Mallard played all 16 games for Tampa Bay and registered 12 special-teams tackles and one fumble recovery. He joined the Buccaneers as a free agent on Nov. 12, 2005, after beginning that season on the Patriots' roster.

The linebacker spent his first three professional seasons (2002-04) with the Giants, appearing in 15 games during both the 2002 and '03 campaigns. Mallard posted a career-best 15 special-teams tackles for the Giants as a rookie in 2002 and added 14 stops on coverage units in 2003.

Mallard played four seasons at Oregon, where he totaled 162 career tackles (89 solo), four sacks (23 yds.) and two interceptions. He received second-team All-Pacific-10 Conference honors on both defense and special teams as a senior.

Mallard graduated from Hardaway High School in Columbus, Ga., and also played high school football in Korea. He was born on Nov. 21, 1978, in Hinesville, Ga.

Peterson (6-foot-3, 285 pounds) is in his fifth NFL season and rejoins the Broncos after the club released him on Saturday. Originally signed by Denver on Oct. 11, Peterson has played 37 career regular-season games (0 starts) and has posted 56 tackles (35 solo) and three sacks (14 yds.).

A product of Ohio State University, Peterson was selected by Green Bay in the third round (94th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft and played his first three professional seasons with the Packers. Peterson, who graduated from McKinley High school in Canton, Ohio, was born on Nov. 21, 1978.

Here are some more quotes from today, this time from HEAD COACH MIKE SHANAHAN --

Here are some of the Quotes from Day 1 of Broncos Training Camp --

JIM BATES, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/DEFENSE --

The Denver Broncos on Saturday signed defensive ends Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder, both of whom they selected in the 2007 NFL Draft. As per club policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

All four of the Broncos' selections in the 2007 NFL Draft are now signed.

Moss (6-foot-6, 251 pounds) was selected by the Broncos in the first round (17th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft from the University of Florida. He played 26 career games (13 starts) for the Gators, totaling 87 tackles (64 solo), 15 sacks (114 yds.), six pass breakups, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

The defensive end started all 13 games as a redshirt junior in 2006, posting 7.5 sacks and helping the Gators to victories in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game and BCS national championship game. Moss, who posted two sacks in Florida's 41-14 win against Ohio State to clinch the national title in 2006, led Florida with 7.5 sacks in 11 games (0 starts) during the 2005 season.

A Parade and USA Today All-American as a senior at Ryan High School in Denton, Texas, Moss was born on Aug. 3, 1984, in Denton, Texas.

Crowder (6-foot-4, 270 pounds) was selected by the Broncos in the second round (56th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft from the University of Texas. He played 51 career games (47 starts) for the Longhorns, totaling 191 tackles (118 solo), 19 sacks (120 yds.), two interceptions, 13 pass breakups, eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

The defensive end received first-team All-Big 12 Conference honors in each of his final two seasons at Texas. Crowder garnered second-team All-America honors (Walter Camp) after leading the Longhorns with 10.5 sacks as a senior in 2006 and helped Texas to a BCS national championship victory in 2005.

A three-year letterwinner at John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas, Crowder earned second-team all-state honors during his senior year. He was born on June 30, 1985, in Tyler, Texas.

The Broncos made several other roster moves on the eve of their first team workout as well.

As expected, DL Kenny Peterson was released. Peterson was a fringe player to begin with but seemed to seal his fate when he was suspended for 4 games for violating the NFL's steriod policy.

The team also released FB Thump Belton in a move that is sure to disappoint dozens of Broncos fans. What is the "Free Thump Belton" movement to do now?

In a bit of disturbing news, the team placed WR Brandon Marshall to the Physically Unable to Perform(PUP) list. Marshall has been battling various leg injuries throughout the off-season. While the Broncos have the ability to activate Marshall at any time it also means Marshall could miss significant time. The team does not have to make a decision on a player on the PUP list until after Week 6 of the regular season. Also added to the PUP List were WR Rod Smith and TE Tony Scheffler. Neither is a surprise and both are hopeful to be ready by the start of the regular season.

Harris Is Officially In The Fold.

The Broncos are halfway to getting all their draft picks in camp in time for the team's first practice Sunday after announcing a contract agreement with 3rd Round pick(70 overall) Ryan Harris.  Harris, a 4-year starter at Notre Dame, is projected to be the replacement at Left Tackle for Matt Lepsis when the vet decides to hang them up.  he also provides some insurance should Lepsis struggle in his return from a knee injury suffered last season.

Mike Klis went on to give some specifics of the deal and what Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder can expect to get -

The Broncos have only had one holdout - Tatum Bell - in the past 5 years and no one expects that to chance this season.

We shift our focus to the Offensive Line in our review of ESPN.com Scouts, Inc. ranking of every NFL team by position.  It has certainly been a mixed bag so far and while I head into the 2007 with some questions about our O-Line, ESPN's so-called experts feel a tad bit different.  Let's take a look --

  1.  San Diego Chargers --

The Chargers would rank No. 2 pretty much by default thanks to an impressive running game that posted nearly 5 yards a carry last season, but they were also able to hold opposing defenses to just 28 sacks in 2006. Left tackle Marcus McNeill was the gem of last year's draft class and does a great job of protecting the blindside of quarterback Philip Rivers from what is arguably the most crucial position on the line. San Diego also has a good blend of youth and experience with seasoned right guard Mike Goff holding down a starting spot in his 10th season in the league. This is a unit that can come right at opponents and create running lanes with drive blocking, or use finesse in pass blocking to give Rivers time to locate open receivers. Overall, they rely on athleticism more than bulk and pure power.

My Take -- The love-fest with the Chargers continues, though it is hard to really argue with all the respect the Bolts are getting.  Obviously, having a guy like LaDainian Tomlinson in the backfield makes everyone on that line better, but whether it was Drew Brees or Philip Rivers, the Chargers O-Line has made getting to the quarterback a daunting task indeed.  You know you are getting it right when you draft a Left Tackkle late in Round 1 of the 2006 draft and he steps right in and starts on a team that goes 14-2.  The Chargers O-Line might be short on name recognition but there is no doubting their ability and the results speak for themselves.

  3.  Denver Broncos --

With one of the smallest lines in the league, the Broncos rely on quickness and agility to get the job done, registering 4.4 yards per carry and giving up just 31 sacks in 2006. They don't have a single returning starter on the line who weighs over 300 pounds, and former backup Chris Kuper (302 pounds) is the only projected starter who breaks that threshold. Denver's unit plays with an attitude and can cause opposing defensive lines to become a little timid, because they have a reputation for blocking around the knees. This causes defensive linemen to hold back a little to make sure they protect their legs. The Broncos also have one of the oldest offensive line units with only two players with less than 10 years of experience (Kuper and Adam Meadows are eight-year veterans).

My Take -- We'll start with the obvious mistake in their blurb about the Broncos.  Substitute Ben Hamilton's name in the last sentence talking about the age of the Broncos starters, though Hamilton is heading into his 7th season.  The point is understood, however, and the Broncos O-Line is on the cusp of a major overhaul.  While stalwarts Tom Nalen, Matt Lepsis and Hamilton figure to once again anchor the group there are signs of a youth movement on the horizon.  Chris Kuper and Erik Pears figure to get long looks with the starting group and I am excited about the prospects for both.  Pears proved last season that he could play filling in at Left Tackle for Lepsis.  He will likely move over to the right side, taking the spot once occupied by the departed George Foster.  Kuper, a physical speciman, will get the first opportunity to replace Cooper Carlisle, and while Kupe needs to work a bit on technique there is no doubting his ability.  While this ranking might be a bit far-fetched at this point it could be a valid assessment come Novemeber and December.

  24.  Kansas City Chiefs --

The Chiefs are going to have two new tackles in 2007: left tackle Damion McIntosh, who left the Miami Dolphins to sign with K.C., and possibly Chris Terry, who hopes to win the right tackle job vacated by the departed Kyle Turley. Neither McIntosh or Terry is considered an elite athlete and both will have to get used to playing with the rest of the line. At center, Casey Wiegmann has 11 years of experience to draw on and right guard John Welbourn is favored to return after starting four of nine games in 2006. Left guard Brian Waters has been steady in his previous seven years and appears to be solid. This is not a large unit and it needs to show more athleticism to be in the top half of the league. Last season it gave up 41 sacks while gaining 4.1 yards per carry.

My Take -- For nearly a decaded the Kansas City Chiefs had one of the best O-Lines in all of football.  Will Shields and Willie Roaf were perennial Pro Bowlers.  That began to crumble last season with the retirement of Roaf, and continued in force this off-season as Shields also called it quits.  As a result the Chiefs head into 2007 with alot of questions.  While Larry Johnson can make up some of the gap with his legs the Chiefs quarterbacks don't figure to have the same luxory.  Though the blurb mentions replacing Kyle Turley the Chiefs actually re-signed him yesterday meaning he'll be back in the fold.  It shouldn't matter for a team that will need to work hard to win 6 games.

  32.  Oakland Raiders --

The Raiders gave up 72 sacks last season, far and away the most in the league, thanks to a line that looked disorganized and was poorly coached. Left tackle Robert Gallery took a lot of the blame, but there is more than enough to go around for his fellow linemen. Giving up so many sacks put the offense in too many holes and never allowed the running game to get on track. All things considered, the Raiders' 3.9 yards per carry last season was not horrible, but is nothing to brag about, either. There has been talk about moving Gallery to right tackle and left guard Barry Sims out to his old spot at left tackle, but no matter what the Raiders do, they need to settle on a starting unit as early as possible to allow the players to get used to each other and their new positions.

My Take -- 72 SACKS???  Are you kidding me?  Robert Gallery is starting to remind alot of us of Tony Mandarich, though feel free to fill in with teh draft bust of your choice.  There isn't much more to say about the worst group in world and what will keep the Raiders from really making waves in '07 is the incompetance of the group.

A definite divide continues to develop between the Broncos/Chargers at the top and the Chiefs/Raiders at the bottom --

San Diego Chargers  --  32( 6.4)
Denver Broncos      --  51(10.2)
Kansas City Chiefs  --  89(17.8)
Oakland Raiders     -- 122(24.4)

That finsihes up the offensive side of the ball, with the Broncos sitting near the Top-10.  Tomorrow, we start the defense with a look at Scouts, Inc breakdown of the Defensive Line.

So far we have looked at how ESPN.com's scouting wing has ranked each of the AFC West teams at Quarterback, Running Back and Wide Receiver.  That quickly a trend has emerged that should surprise no one.  The AFC West figures to be a two "horse" race in 2007.  Will Tight End change that at all?  Let's find out....

  1.  San Diego Chargers --

Antonio Gates has been one of the most productive tight ends in the league over the past four seasons. Gates is an excellent combination of size, athleticism and hand dexterity. He has been one of the most impressive college free-agent acquisitions in recent memory. Gates is an excellent route runner who shows natural receiving skills and versatility to pressure defensive coordinators to game plan the tight end position. He's also an above-average blocker. The depth at the position comes with great size and effective blocking with Brandon Manumaleuna and a huge rookie in Scott Chandler.

My Take -- Little surprise here.  Like the running backs, the AFC West has two of the best Tight Ends in all of football.  Antonio Gates showed the Broncos in last season why many think he is the best in the business.  Gates runs more like a receiver, but has the size and can block like a lineman.  Manumaleuna gives the Chargers a true TE, but Manu can also pull down the rock and gives Philip Rivers two legitimate weapons on offense.  In a league predicated by 2-TE sets, having two productive tight ends is a must.

  2.  Kansas City Chiefs --

Tony Gonzalez is an excellent combination of size and athleticism. He has been the most productive tight end over the past 10 seasons. His red-zone numbers have been down the past two seasons, but his ability to stretch deep zones and align in several different positions within an offensive scheme make defenses have to game plan for him. He is a solid blocker and uses his length and athleticism to tie up defenders at the point of attack. His size and leaping ability make him a tough matchup for the shorter safeties and linebackers in the league. Behind Gonzalez, the Chiefs have Jason Dunn, primarily a blocker who can set the edge, and Kris Wilson, an H-back who brings versatility to the offense.

My Take -- How unfortunate it is to be a Chiefs fan.  Talk about unbalanced.  We've looked at four positions.  The Chiefs are in the Top 2 in two of them and near the bottom in the other two.  While Gonzalez is still one of the best it will be interesting to see if he can earn the hughe extension he signed late last year.  Unfortunately for Gonzo the Chiefs QB situation is a train-wreck at best.  Behind Gonzalez is Jason Dunn, a solid blocker.  Kris Wilson has yet to justify a 2nd round selection, so it is questionable at best to say just how much "versatility" Wilson brings to the Chiefs offense.  A bit overrated as a unit.

13. Denver Broncos --

The acquisition of Daniel Graham has made Denver's tight end situation very solid. Graham is a six-year veteran who saw his role in New England diminished. He will have the opportunity to be a go-to guy for Jay Cutler as an inside receiver. Graham has effective receiving skills (good hands, route running, etc.) and is an above-average blocker at the point. Veteran backup Stephen Alexander can be an effective receiver if he can stay healthy. He doesn't have great speed, but shows enough foot agility and quickness to get separation in short and intermediate zones.

My Take -- Let's be honest.  There are times we all cut corners so I won't hold ESPN to the fire for it.  I'll just ask nice and quiet....WHERE THE HELL IS TONY SCHEFFLER???  Yes, I know Scheffler is hurt, but to talk about the Broncos TE situation and mention only Graham and Alexander is simply shoddy journalism.  I could believe the Broncos were ranked so low until I read the breakdown and saw no mention of Scheffler.  I know, I know, Scheffler only had 18 catches last season but 12 of them came in the last 5 games when jay Cutler took over at quarterback.  There is no doubt Cutler feels comfortable with Scheffler. The big question is Scheffler's health.  Of course, Daniel Graham is going to have a huge year and prove to everyone he is much more than a blocking TE.

26.  Oakland Raiders --

The Raiders have gotten little production from the tight end position in recent seasons. They acquired veteran Tony Stewart, a career backup since entering the league in 2001. Stewart has average receiving skills and is considered a more accomplished blocker. Stewart has good size and strength and has been used in goal-line and short-yardage situations most often. The talented Zach Miller, drafted in the second round this year, should give the Raiders' offense a boost. He will likely be thrown into the fire early, but should fare well because he has all the tools to develop into an effective run-blocker and receiver. Fred Wakefield is listed as the third tight end and will provide depth at tight end and on the offensive line. A converted defensive lineman coming out of college, he will be used strictly as a run-blocker.

My Take -- The Raiders have alot of holes, but as much as it pains me to say it they are headed in the right direction with many of them.  Zach Miller, a first round talent the Raiders were able to nab early in the 2nd Round, should be a solid rookie and if anything will develop into a solid TE over time.  Potential doesn't win football games, however, production does and Miller will have to prove it on the field to move the Raiders up on this list.  There isn't much behind Miller making depth a huge questions as well.

Things should have tightened up a bit as far as the averages go.  Let's see --

San Diego Chargers  --  31( 7.75)
Denver Broncos      --  48(12.00)
Kansas City Chiefs  --  65(16.25)
Oakland Raiders     --  90(22.50)

No stopping us now....Up next we look at the Offensive Line.

Training Camp is less than a week away.  How good does it sound to write/read that?  That means the questions surrounding the roster are beginning to heat up and the Broncos are sure to address several of these issues over the next few days.  The Denver Post discusses some of these questions as well.  Here are some of my thoughts, which means I am inviting yours --

Draft Picks -- The Broncos have signed only one of their four draft picks, 4th rounder Marcus Thomas, and considering the baggage Thomas came into the League with it could only benefit Thomas to sign as quickly as possible.  If past history is any indication, the Broncos should have no problem getting deals done with Jarvis Moss, Tim Crowder and Ryan Harris.  Tatum Bell was the last Broncos draft pick to hold out and the team has a solid history of getting the deals done in the nick of time.  The Broncos should have a bit of a framework when it comes to Moss since the Steelers agreed to terms with the #15 pick Lawrenece Timmons.  Moss was the  17th pick and will probably receive a deal close to Timmons' 5-year/$15 million deal that guarantees the linebacker $7-$8 million.  Changes in the CBA, specifically the length of contracts a 2nd Round pick can sign, are complicating matter somewhat for Crowder, but in the end the Broncos will get him in.  Most third rounders are simply waiting to see who gets what around them, and you should see a flurry of signings over the next 48 hours.

Wide Receiver Concerns -- Mike Shanahan is going to give Rod Smith all the time he needs to determine whether or not he can get back on the football field.  It appears likely that Smith will be placed on the PUP(Physically Unable to Perform) List early in Training Camp.  The affords the Broncos some roster flexibility while allowing Smith to get healthy at his own pace.  A player placed on the PUP List can be activated at any time during Training Camp, and can remain on the List through the first 6 Weeks of the regular season.  With Rod out of the picture, at least early in camp, other guys will get the opportunity to show what they can do.  Someone is going to have to step up, with Brandon Marshall the #1 candidate.  Marshall has had trouble all off-season with leg injuries and will need to prove he can stay healthy.  As for Smith, he has yet to begin running and to say his recovery from off-season hip surgery has been slow would be under-stating the fact.    

The Broncos do have some positive news regarding the wide-outs.  Brandon Stokley looks ready to go and should begin practicing early on in camp.  Shanny, who always takes it easy on the vets in camp, will no doubt allow Stokley time to back to full speed, but it is a huge plus if Stokley can get significant action during the Pre-Season, especially if Rod Smith cannot go.

More Problems For Brandon -- The Broncos appear to have a decision to make.  Sam Brandon is already trying to come back from a bad knee injury.  He has recently been suspended for the first two games of the season for not being a good boy in the ees of the League.  I have stated on MHR Radio in the past that it isn't easy to come back from major knee surgery and Brandon seems to be coming back slowly.  Talks with the Chiefs regarding Greg Wesley continue and if the Broncos can finalize a deal for Wesley it could mean the end for Brandon in Denver.  At the least the Broncos could PUP-List Brandon or perhaps place him on I/R, but Shanny has little patience for players that get busted.  Definitely a story to keep our eyes on.

Let me tell ya, it's just a blast to actually be talking football again and soon we'll have Training Camp reports and Pre-Season games to breakdown.  Life is good!

Wide Receiver takes cneter stage in our continuing break down of what Scouts, Inc. thinks of each roster in the National Football League.  For those of you just joining us, I am averaging out the rankings Scouts, Inc is giving to each position to come to an overall ranking.  Sure, I won't win any math achievement awards but it's fun nonetheless.

Here are the Receivers --

  7.  Denver Broncos

There is a noticeable drop-off after the top six receiver groups. Rod Smith has been a rock of consistency for Mike Shanahan over the past decade or so, but the veteran is beginning to show signs of slipping. Jay Cutler still will look his way when the chips are down, but Brandon Marshall should surpass Smith as the starter opposite Javon Walker. Marshall is a budding star with great tools. He will see a lot of single coverage next year and could make himself a household name in this offense. Walker is a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver who possesses an outstanding combination of size, explosiveness and deep speed. Expect an even better season from Walker in 2007 now that he is a year removed from his knee injury.

My Take - I have to be honest, I was a bit surprised at this ranking, though I can definitely see the promise this group holds.  Obviously Walker is a stud, and he appears, at least on the outside, to be dealing with the Darrent Williams tragedy as well as to be expected.  He'll have to address it publicly at some point but I expect Walker to use the situation as a motivation which should be a scary thing to opposing defenses.  Marshall does have all the tools, but he has yet to remain healthy during off-season workouts which is a bit of a red-flag to me.  Behind those two are a host of questions.  I've talked at lengths about "ifs" and there are several ifs in the wide receiving corps.  Maybe I live in a fantasy land, but I have a feeling Brandon Stokley is going to have a solid year.

  23.  San Diego Chargers

The Chargers recognized their weakness at wide receiver and were aggressive in their selection of Craig Davis in the first round of this year's draft. Davis brings something that this great offense was lacking -- speed on the edge. Obviously, Antonio Gates is the featured receiver in San Diego's offense. But Davis' deep speed will force defenses to stay honest, which should open up room for both Gates in the middle of the field and for LaDainian Tomlinson in the run game. Eric Parker has great hands and good quickness. He will play a valuable role and should begin the season as a starter. The Chargers have a rare bird in Vincent Jackson, who is a massive wideout with impressive physical tools. This could be his breakout season. Jackson has become an effective blocker as well and can be key in springing Tomlinson on long runs. Keenan McCardell's stay in San Diego is over and this is now a young group on the rise.

My Take -- If one area has kept the Chargers from being even better on offense it is the receiver position.  I am not sold on Davis, however, and will be interested to see how he performs as a rookie.  They say Eric Parker has great hands, and that might be the case, but it certainly didn't appear that way when the Chargers lost to New England in the playoffs.  Drop after drop.  The featured receivers are still Antonio Gates and LaDainian Tomlinson, which is a pretty good problem to have.  If the Chargers are going to take that next step someone in the receiving corp is going to have to step up.  Otherwise it will be another lost year in SD.

  27.  Oakland Raiders

The Raiders passed on Calvin Johnson in the draft and dealt Randy Moss to the Patriots. Without those two immensely talented receivers, they still could get adequate production from their current stable of receivers. Jerry Porter and Ronald Curry will start. Neither can be considered reliable, but both are capable of being very productive. Curry just needs to stay healthy. The Raiders took a chance on draft day by trading for former USC star Mike Williams, who be reunited with former Trojans assistant Lane Kiffin -- now the Raiders head coach. Williams was a very high draft pick by the Lions for a reason -- he is massive and was a matchup nightmare in college -- but he did little to speak of in Detroit. Doug Gabriel, Travis Taylor, Alvis Whitted, Johnnie Morant and rookie Johnnie Lee Higgins provide good depth, but there probably isn't enough room on the roster to keep all of them. There is a lot of uncertainty with this group.

My Take -- A lot of talent, yes, but alot of questions as well.  The bigger problem might be production at the quarterback position.  Jerry Porter has all the tools but is a head case.  We have seen first hand what Ronald Curry can do when he is actually on the field, which hasn't been that often of late.  Lane Kiffin is hoping he can re-create magic with Mike Williams, but the NFL game IS NOT the college game.  Guys are bigger and faster in the NFL and Williams has struggled to find a happy place.  The rest of the Raiders receivers are what they are.  I do like Doug Gabriel, though he seems to disappear at times, taking series', quarters, and halves off.

  29.  Kansas City Chiefs

With tight end Tony Gonzalez as their top receiving target, the Chiefs have gotten by with Eddie Kennison as their No. 1 wide receiver. But he simply is not good enough for such a role. Kansas City finally addressed this problem by selecting Dwayne Bowe in this year's draft. Although he might never be a true No. 1 receiver, Bowe is super tough, big and strong. He will help the running game and should quickly become a starter. Samie Parker has not developed into a quality starter, but should be adequate out of the slot in subpackages. Bowe has promise, but overall, there isn't a lot to get excited about here.

My Take -- I have been tough on the Chiefs all off-season.  They need to begin a full rebuilding and one need look no further than this receiving corp to know why.  I do like Bowe, and feel he can be a solid possession receiver in the NFL.  He's not a #1 receiver, however, and it seems receivers just take longer to become productive than other positions.  That leaves old friend Eddie Kennison as the Chiefs top wide-out. Ugh.  Samie Parker, double-ugh.  After that, the Chiefs really don't have a thing, other than Tony Gonzalez of course.  Gonzalez can still get it done, but quarterback questions will hurt his productivity.  This offense will be run-first, if Larry Johnson doesn't hold out.  The Chiefs are just a mess.

Let's take a look at the tally --

San Diego Chargers  - 30 (10.0)
Denver Broncos      - 35 (11.6)
Kansas City Chiefs  - 63 (21.0)
Oakland Raiders     - 64 (21.3)

Even early on it is easy to see the Chiefs are alot closer to the Raiders...errr....the bottom of the division than they are to the top.  

Up next, Tight End.

Anything and everything you want to know if you plan on checking out the Broncos during Training Camp!! --

DENVER BRONCOS 2007 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE

Daily Schedule: Training camp at the Broncos' headquarters opens to the public on Sunday, July 29, and will close on Saturday, Aug. 11. The complete training camp schedule is listed at the bottom of this advisory. Please note that practice times and dates are subject to change without notice. Morning practices are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. with gates open starting at 7:30 a.m. Afternoon practices are set to begin at 3:50 p.m. on days during which the full team will practice while special teams only practices will start at 3:40 p.m. Gates for the afternoon sessions also will be open starting one hour before the practice begins.

Admission: Practices at the team's headquarters are open to the public and admission is free. Please refer to the schedule at the bottom of this advisory for specific dates and times of the practices.

Fan Parking: Parking at the Broncos' facility is located on the west side of the practice fields and is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Because space is limited, please arrive early. The parking area is open one hour before the start of practice.

ADA: Admission to the Denver Broncos' 2007 training camp will be ADA accessible.  

General Seating: There will be no bleachers at the Broncos' 2007 training camp, but fans will be able to stand and view the practices from selected areas that will be marked clearly on site.

Lawn Chairs: Lawn chairs will not be allowed at training camp.

Bag Policy: Soft-sided bags no larger than 12" x 12" x 12" will be permitted at training camp.

Cell Phones: Any cellular phones brought to the practice fields at the training facility must be turned off, and no cellular phone activity of any kind is permitted inside ticketed areas. Fans must be outside the fenced-in areas in order to place any cell phone calls.

Cameras: Still cameras will be allowed at the Broncos' 2007 training camp, but video cameras will not be permitted. Only members of the media will be allowed to bring cameras with professional lenses and tripods to training camp.

Autographs: A select number of Broncos players will be available for autographs after the morning practice on days in which the team does not practice special teams in the afternoon.

Food and Beverages: Food concessions will not be sold during training camp, but non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at training camp. Food and non-alcoholic beverage items will be permitted in small individual quantities.  

Umbrellas: Umbrellas of any size will not be permitted inside the Broncos' training facility. Please bring sufficient wet weather attire if necessary.

Team Store: The Broncos' team store will be temporarily relocated adjacent to the practice fields during training camp. This area will be clearly marked.

DAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THE DENVER BRONCOS' 2007 TRAINING CAMP -
DATE             DAY                            AM PRACTICE                                PM PRACTICE                                      
7/29/07          SUNDAY                     8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:50 START, 2:50 GATES
7/30/07          MONDAY                    8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:40 START, 2:40 GATES (Special Teams)
7/31/07          TUESDAY                   8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:50 START, 2:50 GATES
8/1/07            WEDNESDAY             8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:40 START, 2:40 GATES (Special Teams)
8/2/07            THURSDAY                 8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:50 START, 2:50 GATES            
8/3/07            FRIDAY                       8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:40 START, 2:40 GATES (Special Teams)
8/4/07            SATURDAY                 8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:50 START, 2:50 GATES
8/5/07            SUNDAY                     NO PRACTICE SCHEDULED            NO PRACTICE SCHEDULED
8/6/07            MONDAY                    8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:50 START, 2:50 GATES
8/7/07            TUESDAY                   8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:40 START, 2:40 GATES (Special Teams)
8/8/07            WEDNESDAY             8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:50 START, 2:50 GATES
8/9/07            THURSDAY                 8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:40 START, 2:40 GATES (Special Teams)
8/10/07          FRIDAY                       8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                3:50 START, 2:50 GATES
8/11/07          SATURDAY                 8:30 START, 7:30 GATES                NO PRACTICE SCHEDULED