Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee catches a pass during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, June 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Just because the Denver Broncos brought in one of the NFL’s all-time greatest passers this offseason doesn’t mean they will be abandoning the run game. The common message from the Broncos coaches and players following the team’s first Mini-Camp practice today: fear Peyton Manning, but be ready for the Broncos ground game to punch you in the mouth as well.
“I think they’re going to sleep on the running game because we have Peyton coming in and he’s known for throwing the ball,” running back Willis McGahee said when asked what he expects from opposing defenders. That’s a situation that has to excite the 2011 Pro Bowler, but has also rightfully caught the attention of offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.
“I think Coach McCoy has addressed the team, and he’s really preaching balance,” Manning said. “(
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