Denver Native (Carol)
08-03-2012, 08:33 PM
On one of the Denver Broncos' two practice fields, quarterback Peyton Manning stood under center of his new offensive line with no defenders, no wide receivers and no running backs around him. He was in the middle of a tutorial: Manning Cadences 101. "Buffalo ... alert tight ... double, double, double ... apple, apple, apple," he hollered. For years, we've come to learn these calls at the line of scrimmage as trademark Peyton. But as we learn to accept No. 18 wearing new colors, we also must remember that everything must be re-taught to a new group, a new team. The second chapter is so clearly under way at Broncos training camp -- even if in so many ways he still looks like the same old Peyton Manning.
OBSERVATION DECK
1. Manning will run Manning's offense -- not the Broncos' offense. If we learned anything about the Broncos' coaching staff last year, it might have been their noble and successful ability to adapt to a player's skill set. Denver recognized last year that they'd be best suited adjusting to Tim Tebow's style, rather than forcing him into uncomfortable spots. So you'd better believe, with a quarterback as skilled and seasoned as Manning under center, they are more than willing to do the same for the future Hall of Famer. The Broncos' coaching staff has spent plenty of time this summer studying Manning's offense in Indianapolis, sources said, and they fully plan to use it as a blueprint for their own future in Denver. So make absolutely no mistake: As the Broncos install their offense in the coming month, it will be a partnership between Manning and the coaching staff. Prepare to see much of what you've come to expect from Manning over the years.
2. A revamped secondary should improve depth issues that plagued Denver in 2011. When the Broncos' fans get a glimpse of their team's secondary, they'll at least still recognize the most important player in the group: cornerback Champ Bailey. But the perennial Pro Bowler will be anchoring a very different-looking group, one that appears to be much improved with the addition of former New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter. Porter isn't the only new player, even if he's been the most impressive. Mike Adams and Florence Drayton will also assist in the Broncos' desire to be better prepared for the spread-out offenses that gashed them several times throughout last season. The Broncos saw vulnerability in the unit -- lacking talent and depth -- and they aggressively addressed it during the offseason. If all goes according to plan, the new group will get the opposing offense off the field far faster to allow Manning to do his work.
rest - http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story/09000d5d82b05cdb/article/denver-broncos-training-camp-all-eyes-on-peyton-manning?module=HP11_content_stream
OBSERVATION DECK
1. Manning will run Manning's offense -- not the Broncos' offense. If we learned anything about the Broncos' coaching staff last year, it might have been their noble and successful ability to adapt to a player's skill set. Denver recognized last year that they'd be best suited adjusting to Tim Tebow's style, rather than forcing him into uncomfortable spots. So you'd better believe, with a quarterback as skilled and seasoned as Manning under center, they are more than willing to do the same for the future Hall of Famer. The Broncos' coaching staff has spent plenty of time this summer studying Manning's offense in Indianapolis, sources said, and they fully plan to use it as a blueprint for their own future in Denver. So make absolutely no mistake: As the Broncos install their offense in the coming month, it will be a partnership between Manning and the coaching staff. Prepare to see much of what you've come to expect from Manning over the years.
2. A revamped secondary should improve depth issues that plagued Denver in 2011. When the Broncos' fans get a glimpse of their team's secondary, they'll at least still recognize the most important player in the group: cornerback Champ Bailey. But the perennial Pro Bowler will be anchoring a very different-looking group, one that appears to be much improved with the addition of former New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter. Porter isn't the only new player, even if he's been the most impressive. Mike Adams and Florence Drayton will also assist in the Broncos' desire to be better prepared for the spread-out offenses that gashed them several times throughout last season. The Broncos saw vulnerability in the unit -- lacking talent and depth -- and they aggressively addressed it during the offseason. If all goes according to plan, the new group will get the opposing offense off the field far faster to allow Manning to do his work.
rest - http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story/09000d5d82b05cdb/article/denver-broncos-training-camp-all-eyes-on-peyton-manning?module=HP11_content_stream