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'53 Mantle in his deck of cards

The move seemed perfect long before it was a possibility.

When the Philadelphia Eagles released two-time Pro Bowl guard Evan Mathis after a contract dispute, the Broncos were mentioned as a potential fit. Their offensive line was relatively young and inexperienced, and he was, well, not. Two months later, the Broncos signed him to one-year contract worth up to $4 million.

As he prepared to make his Denver debut Sunday, Mathis opened up about choosing the Broncos, his collection of Americana and more.

Q: When did you know Denver was the place for you?