It's also the period that NFL quarterbacks like to gather their receivers and tight ends, and hold a passing camp, or as Bryant described it, a retreat. That's A-okay, as far as Broncos head coach Sean Payton is concerned; he saw Drew Brees do it for years during their time together with the New Orleans Saints.

The Denver Broncos have quietly focused on fortifying the trenches, understanding that championship aspirations are built from the inside out. Their offensive line is now emerging as a cornerstone as they are blending veteran leadership,