With Broncos training camp around the corner, here’s a look at some Denver players who could climb up the franchise’s record book this season.
Chris Harris Jr.
Key stats: 16 interceptions (14th), 3 pick-sixes (T-fourth)
The All-Pro cornerback is one interception away from tying for 12th with Ray Crockett and Charlie Greer, and four picks from climbing into the top 10. He is one pick-six away from tying Tyron Braxton and Mike Harden for second place. The leader? Former No-Fly Zone partner Aqib Talib with six.
Von Miller
Key stats: 83.5 sacks (2nd), 22 forced fumbles (1st)
A monster — or rather Von-ster — season could see Miller become the Broncos’ all-time sack leader. He trails only Simon Fletcher, who finished his career with 97.5.
Demaryius Thomas
Key stats: 629 receptions (3rd), 8,653 yards receiving (2nd), 57 TD receptions (2nd)
Denver’s No. 1 receiver has steadily climbed up the ranks over his first eight years with the team. If Thomas stays healthy, he will pass Shannon Sharpe (675) for second place in career receptions. A return to his 2013 run when he caught 14 TDs would put him in first place past Rod Smith (68).
Emmanuel Sanders
Key stats: 303 receptions (10th), 4,126 yards receiving (13th), 22 TD receptions (T-17th)
Sanders should jump up several spots across all three categories this season. In catches, he has a strong chance of leaping over Brandon Marshall (327) and Steve Watson (353) into No. 8 all-time. A 600-yard season would propel him past Al Denson (4,150), Rick Upchurch (4,369) and Mark Jackson (4,746) into No. 10. And if he gets three or more touchdown catches, he’ll move into No. 12.
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Quick Hits
+ Kiszla: Get the woo out of here, Astros. With help of replay that detected fan interference, Rockies beat world champs.
+ Broncos WR Carlos Henderson will not report for start of training camp.
+Ponderosa wrestling phenom Cohl Schultz, already a three-time state champion, commits to Arizona State.
+ Colorado State Rams football schedule 2018
+Geraint Thomas still holds yellow jersey at Tour de France 2018
+ Colorado Buffaloes are picked to finish near the bottom of the Pac-12 in a media preseason football poll.
+ Here are 6 unheralded NFL rookies who could make a big difference this season (Psst … one’s a Bronco).
+ While we’re at it, here are six NFL quarterbacks under pressure to produce quickly — including Case Keenum.
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.
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Parting Shot
Major League Baseball wants to expand. Montreal wants its Expos back.
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