Gary Kubiak won’t hint on Denver Broncos QB job

Sanchez’s play in this preseason game must be the kind of performance that the Broncos’ general manager envisioned when he acquired the veteran passer from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Following the 22-0 beat down of the Bears, coach Gary Kubiak remained mum on whether he’s leaning one way or another in his choice for Week 1.

Callahan was burned for a 32-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez to a wide-open Demaryius Thomas on the Broncos’ first drive.

John Elway and company looked on last night as Latimer showed off his entire skill-set in the team’s first preseason game against the Chicago Bears. After a McManus field goal from 42 yards, the Bennie Fowler III blocked the Bears’ punt and Zaire Anderson recovered the ball in the end-zone for a touchdown.

But Sanchez stayed calm under pressure, even going Jake Plummer with a left-handed throwaway pass on the first play of the game.

Sanchez completed 10 of 13 passes for 99 yards, with a touchdown and an interception, in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Bears. He was intercepted on the Broncos’ second possession when Jerrell Freeman picked off a tipped pass.

Siemien, in his second year, came on in the second quarter and completed 7-of-12 passes for 88 yards.

“Trevor is in command of what we do”, Kubiak said, accoridng to Jhabvala. The rookie, who spent virtually zero time at center during training camp, proceeded to suffer through a sequence of holding and hands-to-the-face penalties, a sack allowed followed by a snap almost over the head of quarterback Brian Hoyer.

That microscope also will be on receiver Alshon Jeffery, who caught passes during drills Tuesday but still was limited with his hamstring injury. “Keep improving and having fun out there. He’s got something about him this year, which is exciting for us”. “I think they went out and played how they’ve been practicing”. The Broncos know what they have on defense, so don’t expect those starters to get too much playing time. I think I did a good job today but still a lot of room for improvement. “You can go out there and make plays”. It starts with me.

Raymond gets first look: The one spot where an unexpected player could make the roster of a defending Super Bowl champion is at returner – kickoff and punt.

At first glance, the Bears may not display many flaws or weak points. He manned up, I thought, Thursday night against the Bears. Can’t say I walked away excited. We’ll see if that’s the case when the Bears reunite with former teammates Cornelius Bennett and Shea McClellin next Thursday night.

Now, there’s only so much you can learn from the first preseason game. The Super Bowl MVP had a tense contract negotiation and made several TV and public appearances. The reps will increase for the top units the next two games before starters likely sit in the preseason finale.

First round draft pick, Paxton Lynch entered in the third quarter. QB Brian Hoyer found WR Deonte Thompson for a long gain out of play-action in that scenario … Running back Ka’Deem Carey was examined for a possible concussion. Houston-Carson left the game with a neck injury, while defensive lineman Cornelius Edison was carted off the field with a leg injury. Three of the Broncos’ six, third down conversions came on that drive.

Thomas also deserves a nice hat tip for getting so wide open.