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Found August 12, 2012 on BroncoTalk: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Champ Bailey,  Brandon Marshall,  Terrell Owens,  Randy Moss,  Larry Fitzgerald
TEAMS: Denver Broncos,  Chicago Bears,  Seattle Seahawks,  Arizona Cardinals,  San Francisco 49ers
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For veteran cornerback Champ Bailey, the 2012 preseason will be anything but easy, even if he does feel like he is 23 years old again.  The Denver Broncos‘ exhibition schedule features several of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game. Bailey will be busy, as can be observed by viewing the Broncos’ preseason schedule, seen below: 2012 Denver Broncos Preseason Opp Week Date Time(MST) Station Match 1 AUG 9th 6:30 PM KTVD-TV @ Chicago Bears 2 AUG 18th 7:00 PM KUSA-TV Seattle Seahawks 3 AUG 26th 2:00 PM FOX (NTV) San Francisco 49ers 4 AUG 30th 8:00 PM KTVD-TV @ Arizona Cardinals Bailey, 34, needs two more Pro Bowl appearances to break an NFL record for the most selections of a single player in the history of the game.  With 50 career interceptions and countless accolades, Bailey’s credentials have Hall of Fame stamped all over them. Here’s a look at what the combined credentials of the four receivers Bailey will be tasked with covering during...
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