Wes Welker admitted that he expects his reception totals to drop significantly in Denver.
Welker averaged a mind-blowing 112.0 catches per season during his six-year stint with the Patriots. That's not going to happen in a Broncos' scheme that emphasizes their talented outside receivers just as much as the slot. "If I have to catch 112 balls, that probably means we're in trouble," Welker said.

Ronnie Hillman has packed on 15 pounds of muscle after dipping to near 180 last season.
Hillman was listed at 200 last season, but apparently played nowhere close to that. OC Adam Gase believes Hillman "needs to keep that size." Gase has been impressed with what he's seen out of Hillman in OTAs, particularly in pass protection. "The thing that he's shown us the last three days is at least his aggressiveness and willingness to go attack the blitzer." Ticketed for a change-of-pace role, Hillman must make major strides as a pass-protector after struggling with blitz pick-up as a rookie.

Broncos CB Chris Harris has bulked up from 190 to 200 pounds.
Harris is entering his third year. He started 12 games last season, mostly on the outside before moving inside to the slot while in the nickel. With Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie now on board, it pushes Harris into a full-time nickel back role. He graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 5 corner last season.