Mike McGlinchey smiled at the very first question of his 2025 season from a reporter and opted for a gentle let-down.
Does the massive right tackle think, he was asked Tuesday, that this version of the Broncos has the feel of a championship-caliber team?
“Uh, well,” he responded with a smile, “We haven’t even practiced yet.”
Indeed, this is the earliest of days of the football calendar. Denver’s veterans reported for duty Tuesday, but they don’t actually hit the practice field for the first of two ramp-up sessions until Wednesday. Then, fans join the party for the first of 13 open training camp practices Friday.