How the Broncos fared in Tuesday’s training camp practice at Dove Valley:
Highlight
Veteran wide receiver Brandon Stokley has had a mostly quiet training camp. Until Tuesday night. Stokley was quarterback Kyle Orton’s favorite target in the two-minute drill at the end of practice, and caught two passes, including a 31-yard touchdown pass to win the period for the offense.
Lowlight
It wouldn’t be a Broncos training camp practice if someone didn’t leave early. Tuesday, it was offensive lineman Stanley Daniels, who had been starting in place of Chris Kuper (out with an ankle injury). Daniels was able to jog to the locker room, but he left early in practice and never returned. Third-string center Dustin Fry, who missed most of last week, returned to the field Tuesday but also left early.
Position battle
For all the money the Broncos paid in the offseason to bring in three new defensive linemen, Ryan McBean, a full-time starter for Denver in 2009, has held down his starting spot at right defensive end. Jarvis Green, the veteran who came here from New England, is playing with the second-team base defense and with the first-unit in the nickel package. “It’s about being consistent every day, and just coming to work,” McBean said.
Quarterback watch
Kyle Orton — Made nice throws of longer than 20 yards to Eddie Royal and Jabar Gaffney in a team drill while continuing his command of the offense.
Brady Quinn — Was intercepted by Alphonso Smith in his chance at leading the two-minute offense.
Tim Tebow — Threw an interception to Perrish Cox in team work then did not get any reps in the two-minute drill.
Quote
“I think that’s what mental toughness is, our ability to do our job when things aren’t really perfect.”
Coach Josh McDaniels, on his team’s mindset while dealing with numerous injuries.
Camp facts
The team will practice twice today, from 8:45-10:30 a.m., and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Both sessions are open to the public.
