to the details - and that bodes well for a much-improved team." Denver Broncos PodcastsDenver Broncos NewsSSB PodcastVic Fangio wasn’t kidding when he said ‘no more death by inches’New Juwann Winfree Jersey 2019 ,27commentsHis coordinators keep vouching for his attention to the details - and that bodes well for a much-improved team.MDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Vic Fangio wasn’t kidding when he said ‘no more death by inches’TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailGood morning, Broncos Country!Mandatory mini-camp is underway, and so far it’s a lot of the same as most years - Peyton Manning is still the most popular guy to photograph/tweet about (even when in street clothes); reporters still fan over the quarterback completing a long bomb down field; players still think the “new” scheme is super exciting and going to showcase their besttalents; and the head coach is still very complimentary about his players and...Wait.That last one isn’t the same at all.Scratch that.Vic Fangio is doing no such thing. In fact, he’s almost doing the opposite. For instance, consider his comments about several marquis players:On Von Miller:On Chris Harris Jr.:On what he’s learned about Joe Flacco:On Brendan Langley at wide receiver:On how young quarterbacks need to improveIf we’ve written it once, we’ve written it a thousand times on here - Fangio is a no-nonsense coach. And as my good friend Larry Dyer III at “Bears Talk Underground” reminded me, “Fangio could give zero F’s what you think of what he’s doing.”Jess Place, Tim Lynch and I talked about this on our podcast this week - Fangio’s approach is genuine - and it is such a relief.Because this time of year, as Broncos fans, we tend to get very optimistic about our team’s chances. The good, bad and ugly of the previous season has mostly disappeared, and the promise of a new season with a new approach, better scheme, good players added is staring us down, begging us to believe in a playoff-bound, ass-kicking team with a new QB who will take us to the Promise Land.As Mancar noted, “the great thing about football is the rebirth of positivity and hype every year.”But for the first time since Gary Kubiak became head coach in 2015 (and before that, who knows) - the excitement actually feels believable. Like, it’s not just the Kool-Aid; the team is actually good.Because Fangio is getting it done, and it’s already noticeable in the attitudes of players - from not wanting to be the idiot whose screwup on the field is watched by everyone on film to believing they all have to earn their spot on the roster, no matter what their name is.Ed Donatell, defensive coordinator who has worked with Fangio for years, said this is exactly who Fangio has always been.“He really has never changed very much in eight years,” Donatell said. “It’s just what I thought it would be when he took over as the head coach. He’s really into the game management part of it and the details and the little things and that’s showing up in our football team.”Rich Scangarello, a first-time offensive coordinator, said it has been exciting being part of “Vic’s plan” because of the details he worries about - and therefore prepares for - in situational football.“He’s going to force the players and the coaches into uncomfortable situations that remind them of game day,” Scangarello said. “With that comes the task of thinking fast and putting guys in positions to make plays, and them having to think on their own on the field. ...I’m really excited about it and the guys have embraced it. I think it’s made us a better team.”I certainly think so, but you can think what you want.Either way, Fangio will give zero Fs what either of us thinks and just continue to coach football.Horse Tracks - docllv’s picks of the dayNotes from Broncos minicamp, Day 2Joe Flacco and Courtland Sutton connected for multiple touchdowns ... and game management and situational football continued to be at the heart of the team’s on-field work.Observations from Day 1 of Broncos mandatory minicamp – The AthleticJoe Flacco shows off his "cannon" for an arm, Vic Fangio sees improvement in Von Miller and much more.Horse TracksManning Men Visit Broncos During Day 2 Of Mini-Camp – CBS DenverDenver's "sheriff" made an appearance at the Broncos' mini-camp on Wednesday.Denver Broncos: Archie and Peyton Manning attended practice WednesdayArchie and Peyton Manning watched the Broncos' second minicamp practice of 2019 in person.Denver Broncos: Drew Lock ‘slowly making strides’ at minicamp practiceBroncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock is on the right track.Scangarello: Lindsay is 'one of the more dynamic players' in NFLRich Scangarello can't wait to unleash Phillip Lindsay in the Broncos' offense.Broncos RB Lindsay (wrist) to be ready for campBroncos coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that running back Phillip Lindsay, who is recovering from right wrist surgery, will be ready for full participation when training camp begins next month.Leaving a legacy: An inside look at how Von Miller is putting his stamp on NFL history via his Pass Rush SummitIf Las Vegas is an oasis in the midst of a desert, Miller’s third annual Pass Rush Summit may be the lone haven for defenders looking to make an impact in an increasingly offensively minded league.Instant chemistry over cauliflower sold Gerald McCoy on Panthers - Carolina Panthers Blog- ESPNThe fellowship that Gerald McCoy felt with Panthers players over a vegan lunch last week put Carolina over the top.Broncos' Ron Leary glad to be back at his preferred right guard position, and more from Day 2 of minicampRon Leary said Wednesday he is back at home as the Broncos’ right guard, debunking the belief that left guard was his preferred position.Ron Leary has 'no restrictions' in practice, Phillip Lindsay set to return for training camp“I feel like I’m very close,” Lindsay said.Denver Broncos news: NFL announces finalized 2019 preseason scheduleWe now know the dates and times for all of the Broncos' 2019 preseason games. As things stand today Cheap Juwann Winfree Jersey , the Denver Broncos are in line to receive the 8th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The process of earning a draft pick that high up sucks, but a smart franchise can capitalize on the opportunity and land a player who will become a long term cornerstone of the franchise. See: Miller, Von.So what might the Broncos do with the premier picks that appears to be in their future?The most obvious answer has to be: get a quarterback. But it may not be the right one. The prospective QB1, Oregon’s Justin Herbert, may not even declare this year. But even if he does, the Giants (and potentially the Raiders, depending on just how twitchy Gruden’s trigger finger gets) stand squarely in the Broncos’ way of acquiring him. And the QBs behind him aren’t the most inspiring group.With that in mind, you have to wonder if the Broncos should play a longer game. Maybe the right move could be trading back with a team like Miami or Tampa Bay, collecting their 2019 1st & 2nd rounders in the bargain, and planning to offer up multiple 1sts to make a move for our QB of choice in 2020, That sounds drastic until you consider that the 5 teams who took a step that bold in 2015 & 2016, the Rams, Chiefs, Eagles, Texans, & Bears, sport a combined record of 31-12at this point in the season. None of them are worse than .500, and 4 of the 5 are currently winning their divisions. And the one team in that group that’s at .500, the Eagles, are the defending Super Bowl champions.I’m not saying the Broncos will definitely go this route, but if they do- don’t be mad. It’s got a pretty nice track record lately, and if we can’t beat ‘em (and we can’t), then maybe we should join them. But if the Broncos don’t do something bold like that, here are some guys who may find themselves on stage next spring holding an orange & blue jersey:Offensive Tackle Jonah Williams, AlabamaWilliams is the premier offensive tackle in a pretty decent class. With Jared Veldheer set to be a free agent this offseason, if the Broncos don’t re-sign him I could definitely see the team seeing Williams as a great option. The four year starter at Alabama would most likely step in immediately at left tackle, allowing the Broncos to move Garett Bolles over to right tackle. Things would suddenly get much more comfortable in the pocket for the Broncos’ quarterback(s).Defensive Lineman Rashan Gary, MichiganIt’d be a little surprising if the Broncos dedicated back-to-back top 10 picks to the front seven, but the idea does have its appeal. Gary would provide an additional interior threat that might remind Broncos fans pleasantly of Malik Jackson. And we all know exactly how devastating that kind of player can be in combination with two elite edge rushers. Gary would help ensure that the Broncos’ defense would remain one of the most physical and intimidating units in the NFL.Cornerback Greedy Williams, LSUThe overall CB class is not the best, but that doesn’t prevent the top candidate from being excellent. If there’s an Aqib Talib in the 2019 Draft, it’s Greedy Williams. And since an Aqib Talib is what the Broncos’ secondary very, very obviously needs, this pick would be a slam-dunk. A starting CB trio consisting of Chris Harris, Greedy Williams, & Isaac Yiadom could be a very difficult unit for QBs to throw against. Combine that with the best pair of edge rushers in the NFL in Von Miller & Bradley Chubb and, well, you’d probably get something that looks suspiciously like the 2015 Broncos defense.Offensive Tackle Greg Little, Ole MissThe Bills will very likely pick before the Broncos Isaac Yiadom Jersey , and should be well motivated to take Jonah Williams to bolster the NFL’s worst offensive line. If they do that, the Broncos might also consider Greg Little. He’s likely to be right up there with William as a prospect, though he might not be quite as strong of a candidate to immediately push Bolles out of the left side of the line. The Big 4My mentor has a saying that I’ve become fond of: Keep the main thing the main thing.That’s what John Elway needs to do when the draft finally gets here. He’s gone on record before, stating that the four positions he considers to be most important to a franchise’s success are quarterback, edge rusher, left offensive tackle, and cornerback. And his 1st round draft selections have consistently fallen in line with that priority. Elway keep the main thing the main thing, and he’ll do that again in the next draft.So if there’s a quarterback there that the Broncos are convinced can be The Guy, you can be sure Elway will go that route. But there likely won’t be such a QB for Denver until 2020. If that’s so, then expect Elway to remain consistent and seek to either replenish the cornerback group, upgrade at left tackle, or find the final destructive piece of the pass rush puzzle.I’ve got my fingers crossed for Greedy Williams, personally.Horse TracksWhy is Nathan Peterman still a starting quarterback? - SBNation.comBlack QBs aren’t given the same opportunities as white QBs. This is just the latest example.Le’Veon Bell’s standoff with the Steelers explained - SBNation.comIs he ever coming back? Maybe! Here’s EVERYTHING we know.The Vikings defense is a nightmare for QBs thanks to Danielle Hunter - SBNation.comFour sacks, six tackles AND a touchdown ... there’s just no limit to what the Vikings pass rusher can do with his motor, says retired NFL defensive end Stephen White.The Los Angeles Chargers are finally lucky. They’re also really good - SBNation.comThe Chargers are off to their best start to a season in over a decade.NFL picks 2018, Week 10: Can the Bengals or Lions pull off an upset? - SBNation.comOur panel of experts is here with can’t miss picks for every game this week.2018 NFL picks, Week 10: Bet on the Titans against the Patriots, really - SBNation.comRetired NFL lineman and gambling guru Geoff Schwartz is back with three helpful picks for you this week.Rookie contract hero: Rams cornerback Marcus Peters is a puzzle in 2018 - SBNation.comPeters went from All-Pro to one of the league’s worst corners. Can he fix it?Big Ben, Steelers relentless in Panthers steamrolling - NFL.comWho needs Le'Veon Bell? The Pittsburgh Steelers' scorching offense put on a steamy performance that left the Carolina Panthers a wrinkled, disheveled mess on Thursday Night Football.QB Index, Week 10: Previewing offseason QB market - NFL.comWill Jon Gruden stick with Derek Carr as his QB in 2019? What does the future hold for Jameis Winston in Tampa? Gregg Rosenthal previews the offseason QB market and updates his ranking of this season's top 15 QBs.Rams to hold moment of silence for shooting victims - NFL.comA moment of silence will be held prior to the start of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks in memory of the victims of Wednesday's shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield is giving the city a reason to believeDespite the elation of a September victory, the Browns' losing ways have been hard to shake. But in Baker Mayfield, Cleveland (yes, finally!) has reason to believe again.WatchESPN: Live Sports, Game Replays, Video HighlightsStream live sports, watch game replays, get video highlights, and access featured ESPN programming on your computer, mobile device, and TV with WatchESPN.2018 NFL second-half predictions - Stats that matter, picks for playoffs, Super Bowl LIIIJulio Jones will score more touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes might level off. Here's what the numbers tell us about the rest of the NFL season.Making sense of NFL rule changes at midseason: What has worked - NFL Nation- ESPNThrough nine weeks of the NFL season, we check in on how the league's intricate rule changes for the 2018 season have fared.19 predictions for the 2019 NFL offseason - free agent signings, QB moves and moreWhere will Le'Veon Bell end up? Whom will the Giants get to replace Eli Manning? We're forecasting the biggest offseason stories.