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.

Good morning, and happy Father’s Day to the Broncos Country dads! The dead period has arrived. The next time we hear or see from the Denver Broncos, it’ll be for training camp. Now it’s a matter of evaluating how the Broncos did in OTAs and minicamp.

"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.