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Soak in all the happenings across apountry below while undefeated Denver prepares for San Francisco and coach Chip Kelly on Saturday.
Preseason can be monotonous but, if nothing else, Kelly could provide the masses with a “Chipism” like the one he recently unleashed after a reporter said there seemed to be much misconception about him: “I’m not in the conception business,” Kelly said. “We’re just trying to play football.”
The Big Stuff
Bowlen, again, snubbed for hall. Pat Bowlen, the owner fastest to reach 300 wins and the only one to have his franchise make seven Super Bowl appearances, but was . What gives?
Crick could stick. along the defensive line after . Walker himself was a replacement, for Malik Jackson, who joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in the offseason.
Boss Doss. While the Broncos slowly bring along some veterans in the secondary, . Plus, Chris Harris is eager to see an offense not wearing orange with San Francisco in town for two joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday.
By the Numbers
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The Broncos’ current preseason winning streak vs. the 49ers.
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What are the odds? Denver is a 4-point favorite against San Francisco. (The over/under for total points scored is 40).
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Previous times Denver and San Francisco have met in the preseason. The 49ers represent the Broncos’ most common all-time preseason opponent.
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Combined years of coordinator experience among offensive coordinator Rick Dennison (13), defensive coordinator Wade Phillips (25) and special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis (24) —the most experienced trio of coordinators in the NFL.
Quick Hits
+, and more observations from camp.
+DeMarcus Ware may return within the week. ?
+ Drumroll… .
+ . Will any of this year’s fresh cuts top ?
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What We’re Reading/Watching
+ Broncos vs. Panthers is only three weeks away. Get hyped with this newly-released .
+ after Week 1 preseason grades.
+ Must-watch: .
+ from training camp.
+ Sports Illustrated’s Monday Morning Quarterback: .
+NFL over Al-Jazeera PED allegations.
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