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Broncos roster battles: McManus, Barth engaged in strong bout

The Denver Broncos have an extremely talented roster full of great battles, but none is more intense than the one currently happening at the kicker position between Brandon McManus and Connor Barth.

Both acquired in the 2014 season, these guys have been at it since the end of last season, and are perhaps as close as they have ever been.

In day 19 of practice, McManus convinced special teams coach Joe DeCamellis to talk Gary Kubiak into letting him try a 70-yard field goal in an actual game situation. They let him, and he nailed it — reportedly with room to spare.