Denver Broncos: 10 major takeaways early in training camp

Jul 29, 2021; Englewood, CO, United States; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during training camp at UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2021; Englewood, CO, United States; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during training camp at UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock at 2021 training camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Broncos are back at training camp preparing for the 2021 season and football is undeniably in the air. Since the Broncos won Super Bowl 50, however, excitement is understandably tempered.

The team has not exactly given fans reason to be overly optimistic in recent years but everyone in the NFL is undefeated right now and there are plenty of reasons — on paper, at least — to be very excited about this team.

The Broncos have one of the league’s most talented defensive units led by one of the best defensive coaches in the game. The offensive skill positions are absolutely loaded. The offensive line, now in its third season under Hall of Famer Mike Munchak, seems ready to take another huge leap forward in 2021.

There have been a number of really pressing questions for this team heading into training camp and we’ve been watching and observing as much as possible through the first six practices and seven days to bring detailed reports of what’s been going on, what the players and coaches are saying, and who has been standing out.

After finally getting feet on the ground at Denver Broncos headquarters in Englewood, CO, and watching a couple of practices in person, there is even more to discuss than just the quarterback position, believe it or not.

Shocking, I know.

It’s still early and there’s still plenty of ball to be played, but there are also some major items to be discussed coming out of Denver Broncos training camp in 2021.

Here are the top 10 major takeaways so far.

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