ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Saturday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette.
Play of the day
Sam Ehlinger showed off an impressive long ball on consecutive throws in Denver’s first scrimmage of training camp. The third-string quarterback went deep for completions to wide receivers Jerjuan Newton and Courtney Jackson during a full team period. It will be difficult for Ehlinger to overtake Jarrett Stidham for the backup QB role. But Ehlinger has enough arm talent to play in the NFL.
Position battle
Outside linebacker: The Broncos have a wealth of edge rushers beyond Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper. On Saturday, second-year outside linebackers Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman both made their presence felt in the scrimmage with sac