Broncos Offseason Roundup: Free Agency, departures, and a youth movement


Free agency has begun, and while that meant big things for the Broncos the past two years — Wes Welker, Aqib Talib, TJ Ward, and DeMarcus Ware, among others — it's been a quiet week in Dove Valley. But that doesn't mean we haven't learned some things about where the Broncos are headed in 2015.

* Big Departures. The Broncos saw Orlando Franklin, Julius Thomas, Rahim Moore, and Terrance Knighton sign with other teams this week. That's four starters, and key contributors to the Broncos' success. The team will be different next season, that's for sure.

* The Broncos will be patient. Denver still has the core of some great players. Julius Thomas leaving is a blow, but the Broncos' big offensive pieces — Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Peyton Manning, CJ Anderson — are still there. This isn't a poor offense by any stretch of the imagination.

* The Broncos believe in their young players. At present, the Broncos only have two offensive linemen set in starting position — Ryan Clady and Louis Vasquez. But John Elway believes in the kids he drafted, and he believes they'll step up. Same thing at nose tackle, where the Broncos fans are mourning the loss of Knighton. Elway wants to see Sylvester Williams earn his status as a first round draft pick. And the Broncos believe in Marvin Austin, Jr. and Mitch Unrein, too.

* Small signings to fill needs. So far the Broncos have addressed some needs with smaller deals. The Broncos re-signed Virgil Green and added Owen Daniels at tight end. The team signed a new defensive end, safety, and guard to add depth. Elway is preaching prudence, youth, patience, and the draft.

Now we just have to see what else he has up his sleeve.

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