On defense, watch safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson. He will look a lot like Budda Baker in his play style. He is likely the No. 3 edge guy in the rotation behind Josh Sweat and Zaven Collins. He will play a lot.

And if you’re a Broncos fan, player/coach, staffer, etc., best get used to working the holiday, we’re afraid. It’s only a matter of time before the No Fun League’s

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is awaiting his fate after requesting to be traded by the only franchise he's played for in the NFL. Bleacher

While a majority of the Broncos’ starters aren’t expected to play against the Cardinals on Saturday night (7:30 p.m. MT, 9NEWS/NFL Network), there’s still plenty that matters in the prime-time matchup.

“The Broncos finished the 2010 season 4-12, their worst record since their 2-7 strike-shortened season of 1982. They were immediately back in the playoffs the following year, thanks in large part to Von Miller, whom they selected second overall in the 2011 NFL Draft," Ryan Smith wrote for PFF.

Despite the perception, Payton has not been Don “Air” Coryell in Denver. He called passed plays 56.4% of the time last season, ranking 18th overall in the NFL, according to Team Rankings. He throws the ball a lot. But not as much as you think.