The Denver Broncos wrapped up mandatory minicamp this week with eight players sidelined or absent. One of the unexplained absences was that of wide receiver Devaughn Vele, but coach Sean Payton did not seem concerned.

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.