They can't play games in the locker room anymore. But Broncos players and coaches will still find ways to be on the same page.

Elijah Wilkinson is the primary internal option, but the Broncos could look outside to replace Ja'Wuan James, who opted out Monday.

A year ago at this time, Drew Lock knew he couldn’t walk into the Broncos’ locker room and have the same kind of presence that he did in college.

On offense, the Broncos' expectations "are definitely tempered," John Elway said. "I don't think that we can expect -- with no offseason -- for us to be coming out and hitting on all cylinders.

DENVER — The most wide-open position battle on the Broncos roster is also the one that could define the ceiling of the defense. If at least one cornerback emerges as a quality No. 3 behind projected starters A.J. Bouye and Bryce Callahan, Denver would possess the capability of having a smooth rush-and-cover partnership. But at some point, that No. 3…...

The agreement between the NFL and NFL Players Association turns a potential budget-blasting catastrophe into an alteration that will be manageable for most teams, including the Broncos.

There is little doubt that K.J. Hamler will eventually take his place among the Broncos' top three receivers. But expect Tim Patrick and DaeSean Hamilton to put up a fight.

With additions like Noah Fant, the Broncos have remade their tight-end room in the last two years. This could lead their longest-tenured players at the position on the outside looking in.

Rookies are set to report next week. While there still appear to be more questions than firm answers, the determination to start on time remains.

The door is far from closed on a long-term deal, but the current landscape will continue to impact what transpires.

With OTAs wiped out and training camp likely to be altered, will there be much of a duel at left tackle between Garett Bolles and Elijah Wilkinson?

You don't appreciate a reliable long snapper until he's gone -- unless you can replace him. Denver has successfully replaced two long snappers in the Elway era. Who will get the chance to make it three?

Numbers reflect reality -- the reality that Mike Shanahan's resume isn't just Ring of Fame-worthy, but deserving of Pro Football Hall of Fame recognition, too.

Someday, we may look back and wonder, "Why did we play four preseason games every year?"

With Cam Newton joining the Patriots -- and the Broncos undefeated against Newton-led teams -- it got Mase thinking.

When Bradley Chubb returns to game action, it's fair for the Broncos to expect something special.

Had the ceremonies for Steve Atwater and his fellow inductees gone forward, some crucial people would have been unable to take part.

While Drew Lock gives the Broncos hope, it wasn't that long ago that the Broncos had three different directions in which they could have gone -- and all of them would have likely been dead ends.

It could be the defense that carries the Broncos. And if it does, that D will rely on some new additions of its own to reach its potential.