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James Casey leaves with no contract, but we've still got Bingo! to play

It's been another sloooooooow week in the offseason, but while you eagerly await Free Agency and hold on for the Draft, I have the answer to your frustration - BINGO!

By Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann
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Good morning, Broncos Country!

I have some great news for you - Peyton Manning has decided to restructure his retirement after returning to the revamped Denver Broncos.

I'll give you a second to think about that...

OK.

So actually, if you're like me and March Madness can't come fast enough while you pine for an interesting sporting event that includes, oh I don't know, real drama, maybe even feign interest in mind-numbing discussions about cap space and dead money, or pretend you know who that left tackle from that pretty big university that went to one of the 476 college bowl games actually is - then you may enjoy playing a little Broncos Bingo with me.

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It's easy to play. Just listen or watch any sports show, check Twitter, or read comments from coaches and players, then mark off the square that contains the cliche you just heard.

It's likely you'll call BINGO! before 10 a.m.

And if you prefer a slightly more MHR-specific version, use this board:

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TE Casey leaves Dove Valley without a contract

Former Eagles tight end/fullback James Casey left Dove Valley yesterday without signing a contract, according to sources in and around the Broncos organization (actually it really was the Broncos organization...was just trying to help you win at Bingo!)

The six-year veteran who only had six catches and two touchdowns in his recent two seasons in Philly is still expected to meet with the Jaguars, Bengals and Browns.

The Broncos' interest in Casey is intriguing partly because of his low production the last two years, but mainly because of his dual role as a tight end and fullback.

With the Broncos' tight end situation a little up in the air (ha! pun intended) as Julius Thomas, Virgil Green and Jacob Tamme all become free agents in a few weeks, the team will likely need some depth here.

But Casey comes with more upside (quick, mark it on your game board!) - special teams. Despite miniscule numbers on offense, the free agent was the leading tackler on special teams and had two blocked punts.

Back to the old-school 'D' on the helmet?

In light of the Cleveland Browns' not-so-stunning redesign of its helmet/logo, the Denver Post's Nicki Jhabvala ranked the Broncos' helmet designs over the years, which also included a helmet with a proposed design.

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But Jhabvala gets it spot on when she decides to go old-school with her No.1 pick.

Nothing beats that design, right?

BINGO!


Horse Tracks

While apparently the entire country except me was watching the "Llamas on the loose," a few players were doing what they could to take control:

Broncos Podcast: Free agency and draft answers
Ben and Mase have returned to Denver from the Combine and now look ahead to free agency, and how the Broncos might address needs between that process and the draft.

Broncos LB, Brandon Marshall, Signs With Rosenhaus Sports
Sports Agent Blog provides information about contract negotiations, NCAA rules and regulations, and other sports agent news.

Boss Ward and Von Miller among several Broncos making wishes come true for kids.

Todd McShay has DenverBroncos looking defense in latest mock draft - ESPN
Todd McShay tabbed DT Eddie Goldman for the Broncos in his latest first-round mock draft

The Great Analytics Rankings
ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com rate 122 teams on the strength of each franchise's analytics staff, its buy-in from execs and coaches and how much its approach is predicated on analytics. While the Broncos are newbies to this, the Ravens were among the leaders, so Gary Kubiak could be bringing a new numbers game to Dove Valley.

Meet the sleeker, faster, redesigned 2015 NFL Draft prospect - SBNation.com
The new NFL prospects are here! The new NFL prospects are here!

Combine Revelations | NFL.com
Top 50 College Football Players, College Football, NFL Draft, Based on weekly performances, NFL Network Draft producer Charlie Yook ranks the top 50 players in college football.

A major trade coming between Redskins and Eagles? | Comcast SportsNet Washington
Could Chip Kelly pull off a trade to reunite with Marcus Mariota? It's possible, but it might require a deal between the Eagles and the Redskins.

NFL: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Reggie Bush
The Detroit Lions released running back Reggie Bush to free up salary cap space. Here is a look at three potential landing spots for the nine-year veteran.

Bucky's Big Board 2.0: Dante Fowler, Vic Beasley surge up - NFL.com
Florida's Dante Fowler and Clemson's Vic Beasley each dominated at the NFL Scouting Combine, which means a big surge up for the pass-rushing duo on Bucky Brooks' updated Big Board.

The NFL world is freaking out about a rumored, potentially damaging Dez Bryant video that no one knows anything about
When discussing why the Dallas Cowboys had not...

Kansas City Chiefs release TE Anthony Fasano - NFL.com
The Kansas City Chiefs cut tight end Anthony Fasano on Thursday. Does the move mean more playing time for Travis Kelce next season?

What's next for Adrian Peterson? - NFL.com
Adrian Peterson could be one step closer to returning to the field following Thursday's news. But will Peterson make his return to football as a Viking? Gregg Rosenthal examines what's next.

Ready to ride the Theo Riddick hype train? - NFL.com
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick is already being touted as a breakout candidate after Wednesday's release of Reggie Bush. Should you believe the hype on the young runner?

Finding a way forward for Adrian Peterson and the Vikings - SBNation.com
Vikings COO Kevin Warren has a key role to play in finding a way through one of the offseason's most complicated situations.

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