Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - Phase 3 of OTAs begin today

What to watch for

The Broncos will be allowed to practice first time all season. That being said, here are five things to watch for:

1) The pecking order on the OL.

2) What will happen to Antonio Smith?

3) Is the offense going to run the ball and carry a big stick?

4) How does Brock Osweiler look when compared to last season?

5) How will the new "D" look?

Horse Tracks

Bad calls evened out in Broncos-Raiders AFC title game
Bad calls evened out in Broncos-Raiders AFC title game

Denver Broncos organized team activity puts education to practice - The Denver Post
Broncos begin answering questions with first OTA practice

Prepped for Wednesday OTA start
The Broncos will hit the practice fields Wednesday for head-to-head competition to open OTAs.

Socially Speaking: Team golf outing
Broncos players, coaches and executives hit the links south of Denver on Tuesday for a team-bonding golf outing that's become an annual tradition.

Broncos tee off before OTA's
The Broncos took a trip to the golf course in order to bond as a team and relax before the start of OTA's.

McCown with the starters, Manziel with backups at Browns’ OTAs | ProFootballTalk
Browns quarterback Josh McCown has opened Organized Team Activities as the starting quarterback, while Johnny Manziel is working with the second team. That's no surprise: It's been believed from the day McCown was signed that he's the starter, and that Manziel is second.

Mario Williams "ecstatic" about playing for Rex Ryan | ProFootballTalk
Bills pass rusher Mario Williams is excited about the new defense in Buffalo. Williams said that as he learns new coach Rex Ryan's scheme, he sees it as a perfect fit for what he does. "Understanding the defense, I love it," Williams told the Buffalo News.

Blake Bortles: 'Big difference' in throwing mechanics - NFL.com
Blake Bortles said Tuesday he has noticed a "big difference" in his throwing mechanics after working with biometrics guru Tom House this offseason. Will the Jaguars' offense be among the most improved?

Derek Carr doesn't throw at Raiders OTAs - NFL.com
The Raiders quarterback is dealing with an injury to his right hand and did not fully participate in Tuesday's OTA practice. Christian Ponder took first team snaps.

Philip Rivers wants to finish career with Chargers - NFL.com
Two months after rejecting the idea of a contract extension, Philip Rivers said Tuesday that it would be "awesome" to finish his career with the Chargers. When will he sign a new contract?