Frost-brewed and cold-filtered by Mario Sanelli. msanelli@denverpost.com or @mariosanellidp
Football lovers are in for a treat in a couple days. Yes, the game will suffice but Denver’s lone appearance on Monday Night Football this season means only one chance to hear Jon Gruden cover a Broncos game. The cherry on top, besides a Broncos victory, of course, would be a mention from Gruden.
The Big Stuff
: Why Texans QB Brock Osweiler left Denver and skipped the Broncos’ offseason celebrations.
: Osweiler vs. the Broncos.
: DeMarcus Ware near returning for Broncos, but concussions are hampering two others.
By the Numbers
25
Consecutive years the Broncos have appeared on Monday Night Football, which represents the longest active streak in the NFL and the second-longest streak in league history.
Quick Hits
+ “much better” as Broncos’ quarterback reunion looms.
+Broncos in Osweiler’s return to Denver.
+Osweiler: But Broncos “want to kill him.”
+: “Chris Harris is the most underrated player in the league.”
+C.J. Anderson : “I’ve got nothing to lose.”
+. Denver’s offensive line needs all the help it can get.
+NFL, NFLPA in Panthers-Broncos opener.
+: Von Miller visits Green Valley Ranch High School.
By the Numbers
4
Times the Broncos have lost back-to-back games since 2012. In the three previous instances, Denver ended the losing streak at two games.
What We’re Reading/Watching
+: Super Bowl win leads to title track, coaching jumps.
+: Ware checks in from the sideline
+: Texans coach Bill O’Brien, QB Osweiler.
+: Denver Broncos.
+ : Like last season, Broncos hope to put it together in seventh game.
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