INDIANAPOLIS — John Elway's calendar during the NFL combine left little room to breathe: pursue longterm contract talks with Von Miller and Malik Jackson, broach salary restructuring with Ryan Clady and DeMarcus Ware, evaluate draft prospects and talk with Peyton Manning about his future.
The Broncos' ability to become the first team to repeat since the 2004 New England Patriots hinges on multiple factors. It starts with keeping as many players on their barbed wire defense together as possible. Clarity at quarterback runs a close second.
Denver needs a quarterback, and requires improvement. The Broncos passing game fizzled last season.