Camp Has Officially Started!

The start of camp is something that the Broncos players, and fans have been looking forward to since the debacle that was the super bowl. As camp continues to ramp up we are hearing many things coming out of Dove Valley about how the team has progressed. Offensively it appears Manning's arm strength is continuing to get better each year, Emmanuel Sanders has shown that he has the potential to have a break out year for his career, and the offensive line with Orlando Franklin moving to left guard is far more physical than it was last year. In my opinion the big story of camp thus far is the approach the defense is taking into this season. Last year there just wasn't enough "nasty" on the defense. To rememdy this issue John Elway brought in guys like TJ Ward (who will be a fan favorite by week 4), Demarcus Ware, and Aqib Talib. Add them in to the return of Von Miller, Kevin Vickerson, Derek Wolfe, Rahim Moore, Chris Harris, and Quentin Carter. From all reports we are hearing that the defense is sticking to the identity it is attempting to create and that is playing physical, in your face football much like the 49ers, Seahawks, and old Baltimore Ravens. Last year Denver would beat teams by going up by 10-14 points and force opposing teams to have to pass the ball. Missing Von Miller hurt because we couldn't seem to sustain a consistent pass rush. This year however Miller will have help in the form of Demarcus Ware, and that isn't a good thing for any team the Broncos face. I think it is a safe bet that Denver is going to score a LOT of points again, and thus making the teams we face have to throw the ball more in order to keep up with our pace. Teams are going to have to come to the reality that when it is 3rd and 8 or more Ware and Miller will be able to pin their ears back and just come after the QB. If you add that in with the fact that with the addition of Aqib Talib playing opposite of Chris Harris Denver should create a LOT of turnovers. Everything coming out of Dove Valley is positive at the moment, and a healthy Denver Broncos team with their new additions should have no problem winning the super bowl this year.