The Broncos' first week of on-field work is in the books. Check out exclusive photos from the final session of voluntary veteran minicamp.
DaeSean Hamilton warms up by playing catch before the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Will Parks during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Bradley Chubb during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Justin Simmons stretches before the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Jeff Heuerman during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Tryout defensive lineman Mike Purcell talks with another Bronco during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Head Coach Vic Fangio during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Joe Flacco and Kevin Hogan run sprints during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Brendan Langley smiles during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Ja'Wuan James warms up during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
The team huddles up during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Josey Jewell during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Keishawn Bierria during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Temarrick Hemingway during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Joe Jones during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Joe Flacco drops back to pass to Courtland Sutton during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Su'a Cravens during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Brendan Langley during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
River Cracraft makes a catch during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Aaron Burbridge during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Will Parks during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Alexander Johnson during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Chad Hansen makes a catch during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Von Miller during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Kevin Hogan speaks with other players on offense during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Bradley Chubb during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Joe Flacco during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Garett Bolles does a drill with Elijah Wilkinson during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Joe Flacco during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Joe Flacco during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
A center waits to snap the ball during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Kevin Hogan catches a shotgun snap during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Von Miller stands off to the side during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Adam Gotsis during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Derek Wolfe and Alexander Johnson during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Garrett Grayson during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Devontae Booker during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Derek Wolfe shares a laugh with tryout defensive lineman Mike Purcell during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Brandon McManus and Colby Wadman practice field goals during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Shelby Harris makes a peace sign for the camera during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Bradley Chubb and Courtland Sutton during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Bradley Chubb, Courtland Sutton and Von Miller pose for a photo together during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon and punter Colby Wadman during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Kevin Hogan takes a snap under center during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Head Coach Vic Fangio during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Will Parks and Justin Simmons during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Shamarko Thomas and Dymonte Thomas during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Keishawn Bierria and Joe Jones during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
Josey Jewell and Todd Davis during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
A slew of defensive backs pose for a photo together during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
The wide receivers pose for a photo together during the third and final day of voluntary veteran minicamp on April 18, 2019.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In his first days on the field with his team, Vic Fangio has been comfortable in his new role as the Broncos' head coach — and not just because of his all-grey sweatsuit.
As he wandered from one position group to the next during individual drills, Fangio often watched in silence, observing the techniques the players were learning and the teaching that the coaches were providing. With most of the team remaining outside as the quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends and running backs moved inside, Fangio mostly watched defensive players, but he also checked out the offensive line and tight ends.
When the defensive position groups assembled together after their drills, Fangio became more directly involved, as he helped install the team's new defense. But in other matters, he clearly trusts his staff, and between that approach and his general demeanor, Fangio has begun to shape the direction of culture of his team.
"[He's] direct," Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon said Thursday. "There's no wishy-washy stuff. He's the driver of the bus."
When asked whether the coaches appreciate that approach, McMahon was brief: "No question."
But stepping out of the way in some facets doesn't mean Fangio's been disengaged or disinterested, as Offensive Coordinator Rich Scangarello can attest.
"He's been there every step of the way," Scangarello said Wednesday. "He's got a lot going on. He's responsible for a lot of things, but Vic's very detailed. He's a first-one-in-last-one-to-leave coach. So, he's on top of everything and he demands a lot out of us. He's been great to work with, and he sits in our meetings — our install meetings — and he asks [questions] from the defensive perspective. He gives great input for myself to grow as a coach. It's been very, very good."
As each coach works to teach each player the necessary information to install new concepts on both offense and defense, it's imperative that Fangio trusts the position coaches to be successful.
"I think that it's a testament to Vic," Scangarello said. "He put together an extremely talented staff that's very detailed, great teachers and hard workers. I trust every one of them in every way. They've been great for me, and we're on the same page and really feel like we're moving all in the same direction. So, it's been pretty smooth in that sense."
But not all of Fangio's new routine has been completely natural — particularly because he liked to trade barbs with the offense when he solely had defensive responsibilities.
"If I was just the defensive coordinator I probably would've been talking some smack out there, but I have to refrain from that a little bit," Fangio said with a laugh on Tuesday. "I'll still be talking, both ways. I can be on the winning side either way now."
