Starter is expected to play a maximum of three series and veteran will not play at all, leaving the bulk of the reps to , De’Angelo Henderson and . The running back race is tight — and stacked — and these reps are critical to creating separation. Ridley has impressed since his arrival on Day 1 of camp. A strong showing in Chicago and the subsequent preseason games will make for difficult roster decisions at running back.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley July 26, 2017.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) catches a pas in drills during training camp on Aug. 8, 2017 in Englewood, Colorado at Dove Valley.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles (28) Denver Broncos fullback Andy Janovich (32) and Denver Broncos running back Juwan Thompson (40) in drills during training camp on Aug. 8, 2017 in Englewood, Colorado at Dove Valley.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) and Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles (28) watch drills during training camp on Aug. 8, 2017 in Englewood, Colorado at Dove Valley.
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Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson (33) Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles (28) Denver Broncos fullback Andy Janovich (32) in drills during training camp on Aug. 8, 2017 in Englewood, Colorado at Dove Valley.
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Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson runs through training camp drills with C.J. Anderson (22) and Juwan Thompson (40).
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Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson #33, center, squeezes through the pads held by teammates C.J. Anderson #22 and Juwan Thompson #40 during training camp at Dove Valley Aug. 02, 2017.
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Denver Broncos RB coach Eric Studesville and Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson #22 work the rope ladder at Dove Valley July 28, 2017.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson #22 at Dove Valley July 28, 2017.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 passes to Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson #22 during drills at Dove Valley July 28, 2017.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson #22 on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley July 27, 2017.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch #12 hands off to Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson #22 at Dove Valley July 27, 2017.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson on the first day of training camp at Dove Valley July 26, 2017.
Rookie Brendan Langley has an edge on paper, but his experience at the position is limited and his time in a pro system is nonexistent. has showed out in camp and continues to vie for the fourth cornerback job, a coveted and important spot on the Broncos’ “No Fly Zone” secondary. “We just want to put those guys in positions where they are competing against the other team’s better players as well,” defensive coordinator said. “We just want to make sure we rotate them in right now at the two position. Give them a shot to go against some of the better receivers. Right now, they’re battling.”
O-line cohesion
Vance Joseph and general manager have lauded the Broncos’ new-look offensive line. Thursday’s game will provide limited reps to the starters — tackles Garett Bolles and Menelik Watson, and guards and Ron Leary — but it will be the first test of the group’s cohesion.
will start at center as takes it slow in returning from two hip surgeries.
