ESPN’s Bill Williamson writes in his AFC West blog that Broncos running back Ryan Torain looks like he may be ready to play weeks sooner than expected after breaking his elbow, possibly ready for the Oct 20 game against New England.

RMN has an article on the position battle at middle linebacker, Nate Webster starts this week and a decision will be made on the starter before the final preseason game.

Running Back Michael Pittman talks about his new role as fullback in the Broncos Offense at CBS4 Denver.

Yahoo Sports has an article on Shanahan’s offseason moves and overall revamp of the Broncos.

R.I.P. Gene Upshaw, the former NFL guard and NFLPA executive director died Wednesday night of pancreatic cancer just days after being diagnosed. This DP write-up has comments from Bronco cornerback and NFLPA executive board member Dominique Foxworth as well as Broncos owner Pat Bowlen.