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.

The Broncos finished up their minicamp practices on Thursday, and Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton singled out second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin as a player whom he believes has had a “good spring”.

"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.