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Interesting takeaways from Vic Fangio after day one of Broncos minicamp

By Sayre Bedinger

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos leads a celebration in the end zone after a second quarter Denver Broncos touchdown catch by tight end Matt LaCosse #83 during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Emmanuel Sanders’ health

Emmanuel Sanders’ Achilles is getting better and better by the day.

As a matter of fact, it’s doing so well that Fangio has a hunch Sanders will return to regular action before many seem to think he will.

"“You’re always concerned about everything, but I like our receivers. I like the way they’ve looked, and that’s when we haven’t had Emmanuel, like you said. I think Emmanuel is doing well physically. I’ve got no medical basis for this, but I think he’ll be back earlier than people think. I think Courtland [Sutton], DaeSean [Hamilton] and all the rest of the guys are doing well. I’m pleased with the receivers.” Vic Fangio (all quotes via Broncos PR)"

Even with no ‘medical basis’ for saying what he said, Fangio didn’t just throw this kind of comment out for everyone else recovering from an injury.

The Broncos obviously made a substantial investment in Sanders to bring him back, and for good reason. Despite suffering injuries in each of the past two seasons, Sanders has been such a key player for the Broncos offensively and was on his way to another 1,000-yard season in 2018 before the Achilles rupture.

The Broncos picked up his team contract option and have him on the books this season for more than $10.9 million.

That was a pretty big leap of faith to pay his option and hope he could be ready for the regular season, and it looks like Sanders has a good chance to be a full participant at the start of training camp.

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