Broncos Blitz: Mentors, godfathers, injuries, shuttle crashes and more

May 18, 2019, 6:00 AM | Updated: May 20, 2019, 6:30 am

DenverSports.com Staff

The Broncos were back on the field this week, as the team hosted their first OTAs as a group. Veteran, rookies, free-signings, new coaches and everyone else connected to the team were at UC Health Training Facility for three days of practices and meetings.

Not surprisingly, plenty of news emerged.

Here’s a look at the best Broncos stories of the week, from 1043TheFan.com’s own Cecil Lammey, other local media outlets, national sites and social media:

CECIL’S COVERAGE

Drew Lock is more than just a big-armed QB; he has plenty of underrated talents, too

One Broncos veteran is willing to mentor a highly touted rookie, as Jeff Heuerman is here to help Noah Fant

With roster moves in the rearview mirror, these five Broncos have the chance to see their roles increase in 2019

When the Dolphins gave Xavien Howard a big contract, it directly impacted the Broncos plans with Chris Harris Jr.

In this week’s “Mile High Monday,” the positive moments from rookie mini-camp were highlighted

LOCAL COVERAGE

The heartwarming piece of the week came from the Broncos themselves, as the team web site posted a great story about Von Miller becoming godfather to one of Brandon McManus’ sons

Back in town for a charity event, former Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall pointed the finger of blame for last season’s debacle squarely at Denver’s coaches

Mark Kiszla always provides an interesting perspective, such as this week’s offering about John Elway creating a tricky situation for Vic Fangio

Connor McGovern got a big vote of confidence from a former teammate, helping him prepare to make the transition from guard to center

Shelby Harris got a big raise from the Broncos, but as this story in the Denver Post points out, that could be just the beginning for the underrated Broncos defensive lineman

NATIONAL COVERAGE

TMZ caught up with Noah Fant and Drew Lock after the Broncos rookies were involved in a shuttle accident at LAX

ESPN’s Jeff Legwold took a look at how the playing careers of Broncos coaches have impact them in their second careers

SI’s Robert Klemko spent some time with the Broncos this week, leaving him less than dazzled with the early prospects for Drew Lock

TMZ gave the Broncos kudos for hosting events for the STEM School Highlands Ranch at the team’s training facility

It’s always interesting to see what other fan bases think about the home teams, so this week’s look at the Broncos from the Packers perspective on Lombardi Ave provides some insights

OTHER NEWS

Former Broncos’ LB Shane Ray is signing with the Baltimore Ravens, per league source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 17, 2019

Broncos star Von Miller admits ‘It’s extremely hard not to like Tom Brady.’ https://t.co/sN50WGmyfy pic.twitter.com/M1fL4s24mG

— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) May 13, 2019