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A Night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High
What started off as a media tour of Sports Authority Field's upgrades ended as a monsoon. Come join us as we relive the Denver Broncos' 2013 Summer Scrimmage, which was almost rained out, in pictures.
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- Fans line up in the thousands outside Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- The Broncos implemented over $30 million in stadium upgrades this offseason, including the new HD video and score board "Thundervision". Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- The all new HD video board named 'Thundervision.' Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- The very symbol that tells you you're in Bronco Country! Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- When you get off the elevator on the press level, this is waiting for you Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Sports Authority Field's revamped master control room, this controls almost every digital screen and audio speaker in the entire stadium. We were told roughly 30 people work this room during games. Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Field crews work to remove the field covers before the summer scrimmage while 'Thundervision' gives the press some test screens. Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- The media asks questions about Sports Authority Field's new upgrades during our tour before the summer scrimmage August 3, 2013 Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- A few of the Broncos, including QB Brock Osweiler, came out to see the new upgrades while they run systems tests on the audio and video boards. Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- The calm before the storm as the fans begin to fill SAF. 44,439 fans walked through the gates Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- The fans start filing in before practice. Casey Barrett : Mile High Report
- Many, many young fans were in attendance, these kids were chanting for Von Miller Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Peyton Manning prepares to throw during warmups Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Broncos LB Von Miller plays catch before the summer scrimmage Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos kicker Matt Prater gets a hold from P Britton Colquitt Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos kicker Matt Prater about to make contact, in a still photo, it looks like he busted a move a little too much. Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Denver Broncos LB Von Miller runs routes against the coverage of some of the ball boys before practice begins at Sports Authority Field Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos punter Ryan Doerr gets full extension during his warmup before the rain Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning also took time before AND after practice to sign autographs. Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos LB Von Miller signs autogrpaphs for fans before the summer scrimmage Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- A little bit of water coming down Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman and safety Duke Ihenacho come back down the tunnel after inspecting the rain situation Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- The Big Men. Broncos DTs Kevin Vickerson and Terrance Knighton decide they want to check how things are going during the storm at the summer scrimmage Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Denver Broncos fans brave the rain as they wait for a scrimmage no one was sure was going to happen. Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- They posted this shortly after scooting us off the field and into the tunnels. Practice was delayed over 40 minutes Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Waves to the fans as he returns from being out in the rain Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- A 'peek' at the press box Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Thundervision? Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Peyton Manning straps on his helmet before making his way to the field before the summer scrimmage Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- After was seemed like hours, the team decided to brave the storm and reward the fans who stuck it out during the storm Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos QB Brock Osweiler brings leads his offensive unit out to begin the scrimmage.against the Broncos first team defense Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Linebackers coach Richard Smith Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- The team begins their warm ups in the rain, I went to the press box Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos WR Eric Decker Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Uona Kaveinga Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Broncos QBs Brock Osweiler and Peyton Manning throw during a rainy Summer Scrimmage at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Wes Welker jumps for a catch during the scrimmage. Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Wide receiver Gerrell Robinson Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning puts on the glove as rain pours at the Summer Scrimmage Saturday August 3, 2013. Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Wes Welker runs for a catch during Denver's 2013 summer scrimmage. Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Running back Jacob Hester makes a catch. Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- Peyton Manning throws with the glove during the Denver Broncos Summer Scrimmage on Saturday August 3, 2013. Ron Chenoy : USA TODAY Sports
- QB Peyton Manning, wonder what he's thinking as he makes his was off the field Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos rookies Lamaar Thomas (L) and rookie DE Lanston Tanyl give us a look at their new 'dos.' Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos tackle Chris Clark (75) leads a group off the field. The players emptied the locker room during some of the heaviest rain just to enjoy the moment. You also get to see rookie o-lineman Manase Foketi's new haircut Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- L to R: Broncos lineman Vinston Painter, Zane Beadles, RB Jacob Hester (he's in there), lineman Philip Blake, Manny Ramirez, and WR Gerell Robinson talk with fans and sign autographs after practice. Of course, the rain stopped right after they were done Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos QB Brock Osweiler signs autographs after the summer scrimmage Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno, who was probably having the most fun in the rain, stays and signs autographs for fans after practice Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- I got Wes Welker to look at me! Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos QB Peyton Manning Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos WR Wes Welker Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Does this really need a caption? Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Denver Broncos LB Von Miller spoke with the media about his expectations for this season Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas answers a question on his expectations for the upcoming season Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- Broncos QB Peyton Manning smiles while addressing the media after a very wet summer scrimmage Casey Barrett: Mile High Report
- A beautiful sight while I make my way out for the night Casey Barrett: Mile High Report