Big Surprises Fill Denver Broncos' First Depth Chart

When the Denver Broncos travel to San Francisco for their first preseason game, their starting lineup will feature a few surprises. The biggest shocker is wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who has been demoted to the second-team offense for missing all of the offseason workouts and a good majority of training camp due to an injury and holdout. This move is sure to stir the pot with Marshall, but as a professional, one would expect him to use it as motivation to prove the coaching staff that he is worthy. Josh McDaniels may be hard-nosed, but he is not stupid. Brandon Marshall will play. The Broncos' starting running back situation is sure to heat up as the preseason rolls along. For now, the first string back will be Correll Buckhalter, who was acquired earlier this offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles. Rookie Knowshon Moreno is currently fourth on the Broncos depth chart, but McDaniels and company have hopes for him to be the every-down back in Denver. Jabar Gaffney, who quietl...