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News: Miller (thumb) is trying to bulk up for the upcoming season, hoping to add eight to 10 pounds from his current 244, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Miller was a dominant pass rusher for most of last season, until he injured his thumb, and was the NFL's defensive rookie of the year. He will have big expectations coming into this season, especially alongside Elvis Dumervil, and if he can stay healthy, he can be one of the best pass rushers in the game.

News: Decker (knee) is trying to put on some weight after he lost a few pounds over the course of last season, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Decker is trying to get through his first full offseason after injuries and the lockout prevented that in the last two years. He has been working out with new quarterback Peyton Manning quick a bit and Manning has had several good things to say about the young wideout. He will be the No. 2 wideout on the depth chart beyond Demaryius Thomas, although it wouldn't be shocking if he led the team in catches given his quick chemistry with Manning.

News: Thomas (finger) is down to 228 pounds from 232 at the end of last season and said he wants to get down to 222 for the start of the season, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Thomas also acknowledged that he has been tagged with the "injury prone" moniker, something he's hoping he can avoid moving forward at his lower weight. He hasn't been able to go through a full offseason and training camp without some kind of injury, so it will be progress if he can do so this year, especially with Peyton Manning in town. Until the OTAs, he had been working out at Georgia Tech with Calvin Johnson and Cam Newton and said he got some good advice on route-running from Johnson, arguably the best receiver in the game. Thomas has the size and speed to be a dominant receiver and with Manning now throwing to him, he could make the leap.

News: Gronkowski was traded to the Broncos in exchange for Cassius Vaughn, the Broncos team website reports.
Impact: Gronkowski has played in 21 games and totaled one touchdown in his two-year NFL career. He isn't a lock to make the Denver roster.

News: Williams' DUI case resulted in a mistrial and a new trial has been set for August 15, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: The incident in question occurred in November 2010 and if Williams is found guilty, it will be his second impaired driving incident on his record. He is already suspended for the first six games of the 2012 season for violating the leagues substance abuse policy (he has filed an appeal) but could face another suspension if he's convicted for a second time.

News: Wolfe agreed to a four-year, $5.2 million contract with the Broncos, with $3.2 million guaranteed, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Wolfe was the Broncos' top pick in the 2012 Draft but won't be able to participate in the May OTAs because the University of Cincinnati doesn't graduate until June 9. He is expected to be there for the June minicamp.

News: Manning (neck) impressed the Broncos' coaches and players during the first day of OTAs on Monday, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Manning was accurate and strong with his throws but did acknowledge that head coach John Fox's offense is significantly different than what he had in Indianapolis and it will take time to really learn it all. He did note that throwing to Demaryius Thomas was good because he gives "more flexibility of where you can put the ball because of his size." This is definitely positive news for Manning for the upcoming season, although he still has plenty of work to do before he returns to his old self.

News: Moreno (knee) participated in organized team activities Monday, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Moreno tore his ACL in November, but appears to have made great strides in his recovery given his participation. He still appears destined for a diminished role with Willis McGahee ahead of him on the depth chart and draft pick Ronnie Hillman being selected in the third round. A change of scenery would probably be best for Moreno.

News: The Broncos will begin contract extension talks with Clady, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Clady has been one of the premier left tackles in the NFL since being drafted out of Boise State in 2008. Clady helped lead the Broncos' powerful rushing attack last season and hasn't missed a start in his four seasons.

News: Osweiler was tabbed as the "guy for the future" for Denver by vice president of football operations John Elway, NFL.com reports.
Impact: With Peyton Manning and Caleb Hanie ahead of him on the depth chart, it's highly doubtful that Osweiler will see the field this season. That being said, Manning remains an injury risk and if he were to go down, Osweiler will be next in line. Manning signed a five-year contract during this offseason and there aren't many better guys to learn from before taking over in the future.

News: Prater has not been participating in the Broncos' offseason workouts and still hasn't signed his $2.6 million franchise tender offer, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Prater's agent said that he's not going simply because it's voluntary and he has chosen to workout elsewhere. The kicker was very effective last season with a number of game-winning kics from 50 or more yards and he feels he deserves a lucrative long-term deal. The Broncos apparently made him a five-year offer although the dollar amount was well below what he was looking for.

News: Hillman's ability to catch passes out of the backfield was a major reason why the Broncos traded up to draft him, Marc Sessler of NFL.com reports.
Impact: Vice president of football operations John Elway compared Hillman to Darren Sproles due to his size, speed and ability to catch the football. It's very presumptuous to expect Sproles-like production from Hillman, especially with Willis McGahee likely to get most of the first- and second-down touches, although he could make for a nice play in PPR leagues. He'll be battling with Lance Ball for third-down touches at first, with potentially some mid-season competition from Knowshon Moreno if the former first-round pick can return well from his torn ACL.

News: Warren (triceps) has been asked to take a pay cut but he has refused up to this point, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Warren is scheduled to make $4 million this season and the team would like him to make about a quarter of that. He missed most of last season with his triceps injury and the team added depth to the defensive front via free agency and the draft. Fellow lineman Kevin Vickerson already accepted a reduced salary and if Warren stays steadfast about not doing the same, he could be released.

News: Vickerson accepted a pay cut from $2.25 million to $1.2 million to avoid being cut by the Broncos, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Vickerson spent most of last season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and while the team wanted him to return this season, they didn't at the higher price. He'll likely have some competition for his starting job from Justin Bannan, who signed as a free agent, and Derek Wolfe, the Broncos' top pick in the 2012 Draft.

News: Dumervil is 10 pounds lighter than at the end of last season, coming in at 250 pounds, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: Dumervil had 10.5 sacks in the last 11 games last season (including playoffs), so he clearly was effective at the higher weight. That being said, he led the NFL in sacks in 2009 while playing lighter and he thinks it will make a difference this year. With Von Miller on the opposite end, either one could make a run at the league lead in 2012.

News: The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with Florence, who was released by the Buffalo Bills last week.
Impact: Florence is a 10th-year pro whose release from the Bills was regarded as a mild surprise. He had 45 starts in 46 games during his three-year stint with Buffalo. But he was slated to make $4 million in base salary this season and the Bills took South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore and LSU cornerback Ron Brooks in the draft.