It's also the period that NFL quarterbacks like to gather their receivers and tight ends, and hold a passing camp, or as Bryant described it, a retreat. That's A-okay, as far as Broncos head coach Sean Payton is concerned; he saw Drew Brees do it for years during their time together with the New Orleans Saints.

"It all starts with ownership and the head coach, then obviously when you have a young quarterback, players want to be here," George Paton said.

The Broncos drafted Bo Nix 12th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft to potentially be their quarterback of the future. However, Denver wasn't done drafting Oregon talent in 2024. In the fourth round, the Broncos drafted Troy Franklin, Bo Nix's leading receiver at Oregon.