Linnea Landeskog was one Stanley Cup tall the last time her father began a season in the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche.

Van Engram has done plenty off the field, earning respect with his work ethic, putting the team first. This should be applauded. But more is needed.

A few seconds of utter silence passed on ESPN’s broadcast Monday night, announcer Joe Buck waiting for the inevitable after a replay of a blindside-block flag on the Broncos’ Alex Palczewski.

The Broncos only had one player on the 53-man roster who didn’t practice Thursday, but it was a notable absence: Right guard Quinn Meinerz, who is dealing with an illness.

Broncos CB and reigning defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II says he thinks teammate Nik Bonitto is “on his way” to winning the award this year. Bonitto leads the NFL in several pass-rush stats through the first four weeks.

“The energy is everywhere,” Aaron Gordon said after a training camp scrimmage Thursday.