Mahomes burst into the elite category of QBs nationall

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Mark Sanchez, Denvers biggest offseason acquisition, didnt make the roster Saturday, saving the Broncos $3.5 million and a seventh-round draft pick. Sanchez quickly agreed to a deal with the Dallas Cowboys.The Broncos brought in Austin Davis on a one-year deal to mentor starter Trevor Siemian and rookie Paxton Lynch, neither of whom have ever thrown a pass in the NFL regular season.Davis was recently released by the Cleveland Browns.General manager John Elway insisted that Siemian neednt worry about losing his starting job, however.Hes not going to be looking over his shoulder, Elway said.The Broncos open the season Thursday night against Carolina Panthers, the team they beat in Super Bowl 50. Denver is the first team since the 2001 Baltimore Ravens to try to go back-to-back after losing its top two quarterbacks.Peyton Manning retired a month after the Super Bowl and longtime backup Brock Osweiler bolted to Houston 48 hours later when free agency opened. Elway then acquired Sanchez from the Philadelphia Eagles, but Siemian, a seventh-round pick in 2015 from Northwestern, beat him out this summer .I had a long talk with Mark today and he handled it with great class, Elway said. ... It was a tough situation to walk into.Elways entire eight-man draft class made the final roster, a remarkable achievement for a Super Bowl champion. Also, undrafted rookie nose tackle Kyle Peko made it.Its always good when you have your young guys making the team, Elway said.Other veterans who failed to make the team were defensive lineman Henry Milton and running backs Ronnie Hillman and Juwan Thompson, who were beaten out by rookies Devontae Booker and Andy Janovich, a fullback, and Kapri Bibbs, who spent most of the last two seasons on Denvers practice squad.Ronnie was a guy that did a lot of good things for us. We just thought that with Kapri we were probably in better shape with what he could do on special teams, Elway said.Hillman led the team in rushing last season, but played only sparingly in the Super Bowl when C.J. Anderson ran for 90 yards and Denvers only offensive TD. Anderson signed a four-year, $18 million deal in the offseason and Hillman re-signed on a one-year, $2 million deal after finding no interest on the open market.Another practice squad graduate is second-year wide receiver Jordan Taylor, who parlayed his experience as Mannings personal practice partner during the QBs comeback from a foot injury last year into a roster spot. He caught two TD passes from Lynch in the final preseason game.He should be proud, Elway said. He won the job not only for what he did on Thursday but for the work hes put in this whole offseason.Also, Elway labeled reports that the Broncos were shopping Pro Bowl cornerback Aqib Talib as false. Elway said he hasnt heard of any possible punishment from the league over an incident in June in which Talib suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his right leg.Weve heard nothing about any NFL suspension of Talib, whos had firearm incidents in the past, Elway said. So yeah, were full speed ahead. It would be very disappointing if we were told at this point in time.In other matters, Elway said:-He had no update on contract talks with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. The only thing thats changed there was Tavon Austin, who recently signed a four-year, $42 million deal with the Rams, including $30 million guaranteed.-He went with rookie punter Riley Dixon over veteran Britton Colquitt because we like Rileys upside. Obviously, Britton did a great job for us and really kicked well at the end of last year. Dixon had an 18-yard punt in the preseason finale. When you go with a young guy, theres going to be some growing pains, Elway said. But were willing to risk that with Riley.-He wouldnt commit to adding Shiloh Keo to the 53-man roster once the fifth-year safety completes his two-game suspension for an offseason drunken driving arrest. He plays with great spirit, said Elway. (But) you never know what can happen in two weeks, so well wait and see what happens when we get there.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton Air Force 1 Mid Pas Cher . The defending champion beat Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-3, while second-seeded Andy Murray of Britain dispatched Edouard Roger-Vasselin, also of France, 6-3, 6-3. Making his first appearance since injuring his wrist a month ago, Del Potro had difficulty with his service games in the first set. Nike Air Force 1 07 Lv8 Pas Cher . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.siteairforce1pascher.fr/ . -- Cam Newton pranced into the end zone, placed his hands over his chest and did his familiar Superman pose. Nike Sf Air Force 1 Pas Cher . Dusautoir, the former World Player of the Year, sustained a torn bicep playing for Toulouse in the Heineken Cup on Saturday. The flanker, who has played 65 times for France, is expected to be out for up to four months. Air Force 1 Just Do It Pas Cher . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off. What is #CFBrank? #CFBrank is the Twitter hashtag to use if you want to get involved in the discussion or just follow along.How did we rank the players? We asked 32 of ESPNs college football writers, editors and analysts to rate players on a scale of 0-10 based on their expected contributions for the 2016 season.100-91 | 90-81 |?80-71 |?70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1Bo Scarbrough Alabama Crimson Tide Sophomore | Running Back Score: 7.58What has Scarbrough done to deserve mention as one of college footballs best running backs? On the field, not much. But you can disregard last seasons 108 yards and one touchdown. As a former five-star prospect stepping into a system that has produced two Heisman Trophy-winning running backs, much is expected.Kendell Beckwith LSU Tigers Senior | Linebacker Score: 7.59LSU returns a whopping 18 starters, but Beckwith ranks among the most important. He is a preseason All-SEC pick after making 84 tackles and 10 tackles for loss last season, but Beckwiths value doubles when taking into account his status as one of LSUs few experienced linebackers.Mike Williams Clemson Tigers Junior | Wide Receiver Score: 7.66With a 1,000-yard season in the books and the NFL on the horizon, Williams entered 2015 as one of the nations top receivers. Then in the first quarter of the first game, he collided with the goal post on a touchdown grab, injuring his neck and missing the season. He returns for 2016 fully healthy and eager to make up for lost time on an offense that could be one of the most explosive in the nation.Minkah Fitzpatrick Alabama Crimson Tide Sophomore | Defensive Back Score: 7.69You dont just walk into Alabamas secondary and play from Day 1. Nick Saban personally coaches the position, and we all know how demanding he can be. So it says something that Fitzpatrick, the former No. 1 prospect out of New Jersey, was able to do exactly that, earning significant playing time at nickel back as a freshman. He not only led the team in passes defended, but he was also a playmaker on special teams.Malik Jefferson Texas Longhorns Sophomore | Linebacker Score: 7.70The unofficial mayor of Austin, as his coaches call him, lived up to the hype as a true freshman and as a linebacker -- but more so as a leader. The Big 12s Preseason Defensive Player of the Year is the face of Charlie Strongs rebuild and should get to do more of what he does best -- rush off the edge -- as a sophomore.Devonte Fields Louisville Cardinals Senior | Linebacker Score: 7.79Fields ended last season on a teaar, racking up 10.dddddddddddd5 sacks and 18 tackles for loss in the seasons final seven games after transferring to the Cards from junior college. His athleticism outside made him difficult for many offenses to contain. Now that he has had a full offseason in the Louisville program, he should be among the contenders for ACC Defensive Player of the Year.Brad Kaaya Miami Hurricanes Junior | Quarterback Score: 7.80Kaaya has thrown for 3,000 yards in each of his first two seasons and is now closing in on becoming the Hurricanes all-time leading passer. Kaaya needs 3,130 yards to break Ken Dorseys Miami record, set during its last run at a national championship in 2001. Another successful season could mean Kaayas last with the Canes, as an NFL future awaits.Luke Falk Washington State Cougars Junior | Quarterback Score: 7.85He emerged as one of the nations top passers last season, finishing fifth nationally with 4,561 yards and tied for fourth with 38 passing touchdowns. With an outstanding receiving corps and an offense designed to move the ball through the air, look for Falk to build on last seasons success.42. Patrick Mahomes Texas Tech Red Raiders Junior | Quarterback Score: 7.86In his second season at the helm, Mahomes burst into the elite category of QBs nationally last fall. One of five players in FBS history to throw for 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns while rushing for 450 yards and 10 touchdowns, he led the nation with 393 total-offense yards per game.Zach Banner USC Trojans Senior | Offensive Tackle Score: 7.87 At 6-foot-9, 360 pounds, theres little doubt that Banner is one of the biggest players in college football. He also is a first-team All-Pac-12 performer who could potentially be selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. A 27-game starter and winner of USCs top offensive lineman award last season, hes a likely preseason All-American.100-91 | 90-81 |?80-71 |?70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1Voters: Andrea Adelson, Edward Aschoff, Brian Bennett, Kyle Bonagura, David Ching, Heather Dinich, Matt Fortuna, Kevin Gemmell, David Hale, Travis Haney, Brock Huard, Chantel Jennings, Sharon Katz, Sam Khan Jr., David Lombardi, Chris Low, Tom Luginbill, Ivan Maisel, Ryan McGee, Erik McKinney, Ted Miller, Dan Murphy, Max Olson, Greg Ostendorf, Adam Rittenberg, Alex Scarborough, Jared Shanker, Mitch Sherman, Phil Steele, Jake Trotter, Tom VanHaaren, Austin Ward ' ' '