No more waiting.

After being eliminated from the playoffs following their week 15 loss to the Cleveland Browns, football with purpose has been missing in Broncos Country. That’s when the wait began. The wait for the season to be over. The wait for Vance Joseph to be fired. The wait that preceded Vic Fangio’s hiring. The wait to flesh out his coaching staff. The wait for free agency to begin. The wait for the draft. The wait for training camp. The wait for the first preseason game. The wait for the longest preseason in recent memory to end. Then there was the wait for Monday night.

I am sick and tired of waiting.

In mere hours, that wait will be over. For the first time in nearly 9 months, there will be something on the field for Broncos Country root for. Are you pumped to see Vic Fangio’s Broncos? Will Joe Flacco return to his prior ‘elite’ form? Will Mike Munchak fix the line woes that have plagued Denver in season’s past? How many quarterbacks will Bradley Chubb and Von Miller eat this year?

Not all these questions will be answered in Oakland against the Raiders, but there will be glimpses at just who these 2019 Denver Broncos will be.

I can’t wait.

HORSE TRACKS

Al Carmichael, member of Broncos' inaugural team, passes away at age of 90
Carmichael caught the first touchdown pass in Broncos history.

Under the Headset: Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell
As he enters his eighth year as a coach for the Broncos, Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell looks back on his Super Bowl XXXII squad from his first stint in Denver and much more.

Is there a worse time for struggling Mitch Trubisky to face Vic Fangio? - Chicago Sun-Times
There’s a nagging suspicion that the Broncos new head coach, having seen Trubisky every day in practice the previous two seasons, will have his defense perfectly set up to negate Mitch’s strengths and prey on his weaknesses.

Emmanuel Sanders' Super Human Recovery Aids Broncos Chances - The Runner Sports
Defying odds, Emmanuel Sanders has progressed through an Achilles injury recovery and is set to provide Denver Broncos a needed #1 wideout to open the year.

Broncos undrafted rookie Reed earned roster spot with dominant preseason | 9news.com
The son of a college basketball Hall of Famer, Reed has found his own niche as Miller and Chubb's backup.

Raiders signing Doss to active roster off Jags' squad - NFL.com
Keelan Doss has suddenly become the most sought-after practice-squad player in the league. The Jaguars receiver is returning to the Raiders with $795,000 in guaranteed money in tow.

Austin Ekeler’s third TD gives Chargers OT win – ProFootballTalk
The Chargers couldn't close out the Colts in regulation, but they got the job done in overtime. They got the ball first in the extra session and quickly moved into Colts territory with completions to Keenan Allen and Hunter Henry.

Antonio Brown was drawing interest from two serious NFL contenders before Patriots swooped into to sign receiver - CBSSports.com
Apparently, there was a 'robust' market for the receiver's services

Tyreek Hill taken to hospital after suffering shoulder injury, likely to miss time - CBSSports.com
Chiefs Tyreek Hill carted to locker room vs. Jaguars, questionable to return

Eric Weddle exits Rams' win early with cut on head - NFL.com
Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle suffered a head laceration during his team's Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1.

Browns' Greg Robinson ejected for kicking opponent - NFL.com
Cleveland Browns starting left tackle Greg Robinson was ejected in the second quarter for kicking Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro in the season opener.

Baker Mayfield, Browns struck by harsh reality in blowout loss - NFL.com
The Browns' offseason hype came to an abrupt halt in their season opener, as Cleveland was routed by the Tennessee Titans at home. Jeffri Chadiha examines the blowout loss and where the Browns go from here.

Jackson, Brown make history in Ravens' opener
Lamar Jackson produced the best passer rating in Ravens history, and Marquise "Hollywood" Brown racked up 147 receiving yards in his debut as Baltimore routed the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

49ers LB Alexander ejected in return to Tampa
Linebacker Kwon Alexander made his much-anticipated return to Tampa Bay on Sunday as the Niners opened their season against the Buccaneers. It didn't last long.

Witten scores for Cowboys in first game since '17
In his first game with the Dallas Cowboys since 2017, tight end Jason Witten did what he normally does against the New York Giants: score a touchdown.

Much-hyped Browns flagged 18 times, lose 43-13
The much-hyped Cleveland Browns lost their 15th consecutive season opener on Sunday, falling to the Titans in a 43-13 rout.

Dak Prescott passes for 405 yards, four touchdowns in rout of Giants – ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys ended the 2018 regular season with a 36-35 victory over the Giants, gaining 419 yards as Dak Prescott threw for 387 yards and a career-best four touchdowns. The 2019 season opener was even worse for the Giants against the Cowboys.

Lamar Jackson: Not bad for a running back – ProFootballTalk
After taking over the starting job last season and running an offense that relied heavily on his legs, Lamar Jackson heard the people who said he was a running back and not a quarterback.

Jerry Jones calls contract extension with Dak Prescott “imminent” – ProFootballTalk
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on his radio show Friday he held out hope of getting a deal done with Dak Prescott before the season opener. That didn't happen, but it appears it will soon.

Kyler Murray stands tall, but comeback comes up just short of a win – ProFootballTalk
Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray showed everyone what their new offense is supposed to look like. It just took them three quarters to get warmed up. Kingsbury, the new head coach who thought Murray as first overall pick was the perfect quarterback to help him bring his ballyhooed system from coll...

Jaguars linebacker gets ejected for throwing punch, has to be escorted off field after refusing to leave - CBSSports.com
Myles Jack really, really didn't want to leave the field after getting ejected

Tom Brady reportedly offers to make Antonio Brown his new roommate as receiver gets settled with Patriots - CBSSports.com
The Brady household may be making room for New England's new receiver

Nick Foles suffers fractured collarbone in Jaguars' season-opening loss to Chiefs - CBSSports.com
Nick Foles knocked out of game vs. Chiefs with broken collarbone

49ers rule out starting running back Tevin Coleman after he suffers ankle injury - CBSSports.com
It didn't take long for the 49ers to announce that he would not be returning