Broncos Ride High, Face Roster Battles

0:00On March 25, the Denver Broncos are riding high after a stellar season with 14 wins, their first AFC West title in 10 years, the top playoff, seed in the conference, and a divisional round victory over the Buffalo Bills. They're confident in their mostly returning roster and have already resigned 17 free agents, mostly to short-term low-cost deals. They hold seven draft picks, but gave up their first and third round selections in a trade for Jalen Waddle. Management plans to save cap space until after the draft, avoiding outside free agents that could cancel expected compensatory picks next year. Fans and analysts see a few players on the roster bubble, like running back Jalil McLaughlin and defensive lineman Matt Henningson, both back on. One year minimum contracts after injuries limited them last season, everyone's rooting for these guys amid the push to upgrade every spot. Backer Drew Sanders enters a contract year with injury history, while offensive lineman

1:00Matt Partt faces stiff competition from emerging depth. And Titan Caleb Loner must prove his blocking skills after a quiet rookie year. Training camp will decide their fates as the 90 man roster shrinks to 53, setting the stage for another strong run.