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G Louis Vasquez signs his contract.

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G Louis Vasquez signs his contract.

Eric Lars Bakke

Vasquez shakes hands with Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway.

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Vasquez shakes hands with Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway.

Eric Lars Bakke

Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Vasquez meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Vasquez chats with Owner Pat Bowlen.

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Vasquez chats with Owner Pat Bowlen.

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Bowlen jokes that he doesn't want the 330-pound Vasquez taking any skiing trips.

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Bowlen jokes that he doesn't want the 330-pound Vasquez taking any skiing trips.

Eric Lars Bakke

Vasquez smiles on his first day as a Bronco.

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Vasquez smiles on his first day as a Bronco.

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Wide receiver Wes Welker makes his way into Dove Valley for the first time.

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Wide receiver Wes Welker makes his way into Dove Valley for the first time.

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Welker signs his Broncos contract.

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Welker signs his Broncos contract.

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Welker meets Mr. Bowlen.

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Welker meets Mr. Bowlen.

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Welker and Bowlen chat in the owner's office.

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Welker and Bowlen chat in the owner's office.

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Welker meets Elway on his way in the building.

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Welker meets Elway on his way in the building.

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Welker greets Offensive Coordinator Adam Gase.

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Welker greets Offensive Coordinator Adam Gase.

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Elway, Welker and Gase chat for a few minutes.

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Elway, Welker and Gase chat for a few minutes.

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Elway and Welker have a conversation.

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Elway and Welker have a conversation.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

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Welker meets the media at his introductory press conference.

Eric Lars Bakke

Head Coach John Fox addresses a media crowd after Welker's presser.

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Head Coach John Fox addresses a media crowd after Welker's presser.

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Welker prepares for an appearance on Broncos Cam for NFL Network's Total Access.

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Welker prepares for an appearance on Broncos Cam for NFL Network's Total Access.

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Welker on his first day as a Bronco.

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Welker on his first day as a Bronco.

Eric Lars Bakke

Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie signs his contract.

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Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie signs his contract.

Gray Caldwell

Rodgers-Cromartie meets the Denver media for the first time.

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Rodgers-Cromartie meets the Denver media for the first time.

Andrew Mason

Rodgers-Cromartie meets the Denver media for the first time.

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Rodgers-Cromartie meets the Denver media for the first time.

Andrew Mason

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