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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal makes a catch during drills at Dove Valley Saturday morning.

Mornin' MHR Friends! I've tried melding the old and new formats a bit; please let me know what you think, and have a great Thursday! DB - Wednesday's Practice Report Gray Caldwell covers the highlights from yesterday's practice.

The Denver Broncos concluded their three-day passing camp today, and the media arrived to a bit of a surprise.

Not too long ago, the AFC west was viewed by fans and the media as one of the toughest divisions to play in.

The Broncos' rookie defensive backs are lucky to have a group of talented and experienced veterans to learn from.

With such good kickers as Rick Karlis and Jason Elam, you could always count on Denver coming away with three points at the opposing team's 40 yard line.

Cornerback Tony Carter runs through drills during minicamp Sunday morning at Dove Valley.

Here's a short clip of Josh McDaniels from the Broncos' first mini-camp, featuring some work with Kyle Orton and the WRs.

Some old Colorado football fans are about to feel older. Matt Russell is already a veteran NFL scout for going on eight seasons.

Former Broncos Head Coach and G.M. Lou Saban passed away Sunday at the age of 87.

Those who squirmed through the second half of the Broncos' 2008 season may have noticed one of the few positions the new administration hasn't touched is place-kicker. New coach Josh McDaniels and special-teams coordinator Mike Priefer are aware of how Matt Prater was sensational early and maddening late.

The Detroit Lions are busy evaluating players for the upcoming draft, but the team hasn't ruled out trading either of its first-round draft picks.

Former Broncos backup quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt People used to always say Bradlee Van Pelt would make a fine NFL safety.

In truth, I don't believe you can actually have a "bargain" kicker or a "bust" since the difference between the best kicker in a given year and the 12th-best kicker is negligible.

Jay Cutler needs to understand this fact about the NFL: Coaches don't worry about hurting the feelings of losers.

Still no word out of Kansas City on Larry Johnson 's future. The team will likely try to trade him, but he could end up getting cut in the coming days.

The structure of Boss Bailey's contract suggest he'll be sticking around . Additionally, Xanders is likely to add to the existing scouting staff and bring in some competition for Matt Prater.

It would make financial sense for the Broncos to keep Boss Bailey. Although pricey, the structure of Bailey's contract should help the outside linebacker avoid the Broncos' ongoing defensive purge.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos are mired in mediocrity, their 24-24 record over the last three seasons the very definition of an ordinary NFL team.

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