They use a football on a stick to simulate blocking punts. They chase extra-large medicine balls to improve pursuit angles. They treat wedge blocks with the seriousness of an international treaty.
Watch the Broncos practice for a few minutes, and it's clear special teams are a point of emphasis under new assistant coach Joe DeCamillis. With starting lineups featuring few questions beyond the offensive line, the special teams boast intrigue entering Friday's preseason opener at Seattle.
Punt returner remains an open derby. Omar Bolden tops the depth chart. He excelled on kickoffs last season but didn't field punts.